GSI Energy & Sustainability
2nd edition | Nov 17th – 21st 2025
Industry Program
Silicon Valley
Shape tomorrow today.
Our Energy and Sustainability Immersion Program in Silicon Valley offers you an in-depth look at current energy issues and future sustainable solutions. It immerses you in innovative thinking and practical learning, introducing cutting-edge ideas to change the energy sector. Every part of the program aims to educate and inspire towards a more sustainable future.
Gain insights into energy and sustainability challenges and future trends through interactions with experts and innovators.
Participate in workshops and projects for real-world application of sustainable energy solutions.
Connect with global professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs, broadening your network and collaborative possibilities.
Discover the latest in energy sustainability, from renewable sources to energy efficiency and sustainable mobility.
Develop strategies for integrating sustainability into business and public policy for long-term impact.
Present your pitch to Silicon Valley experts and discuss your business challenge in a safe environment.
Program content
Designed to navigate the forefront of energy and sustainability.
The future of energy
Energy system digitization in the era of AI and it’s impact on the energy sector.
The culture of innovation
Start-ups and entrepreneurship in energy and sustainability of Silicon Valley.
Sustainable innovations in mobility
Decarbonizing buildings and industry through accelerated energy efficiency and electrification for a sustainable future.
Ensure a green transition
The challenges of critical raw materials (such as lithium), while empowering the energy transition with storage solutions.
Program Agenda*
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Topic Enhancement Sessions Early Mornings | Winning Mindset & the Future of Energy: What is distinctive of the Silicon Valley culture The Future of Energy | Clean energy future Key takeaways | The AI roadmap: How will GenAI impact the Energy markets | The Business of Decarbonization: How does Silicon Valley view Decarbonization opportunities | Wrap Up & Takeaways: Key Commitments & Takeaways from Silicon Valley |
Interaction With Champions Mid-morning to mid-afternoon |
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Business Acceleration and Opportunities End of day |
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Exponential Network Evening | Free time for personal agenda |
| Suggestion of AI events in San Francisco | Suggestion of Networking event in San Francisco | Free time for personal agenda |
*The program may undergo slight changes depending on the participants’ profiles and the availability of the host entities.
Defining your GenAI Business Case
GenAI Data Infrastructure
Trust and Ethics in AI
GenAI models and AI Agents
Evaluation Metrics for GenAI & Wrap Up Discussion
Defining your GenAI Business Case
Topic Enhancement Sessions
• Introduction to Silicon Valley/Bay Area• Innovation benchmark
• Identifying problems GenAI can solve in your business
Interaction with champions
Introductory session on the Silicon Valley Ecosystem and what differentiates it from other ecosystems, namely in Europe. Stanford’s Bits and Watts initiative focuses on advancing smart grid technologies, energy storage solutions, renewable energy integration, data analytics, and cybersecurity in order to create a more efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy infrastructure.
Business Acceleration and Opportunities
Visit to Mighty Buildings, which uses 3D printing, robotics, and automation to build sustainable, high-quality homes with minimal waste, including a session with management on how these technologies enable construction up to twice as fast, with 95% fewer labor hours and ten times less waste than traditional methods.
Exponential Network
Powerhouse Ventures backs seed-stage startups building innovative software to rapidly decarbonize global energy and mobility systems.
GenAI Data Infrastructure
Topic Enhancement Sessions
• Selection of data infrastructure – storage & Processing• Application of AI, Robotics and IoT in Construction and Real Estate
Interaction with champions
Visit to one of the world’s leading cloud solution providers, AWS, to explore how it supports the global adoption of Generative AI, including a session with a panel of experts in GenAI and cloud computing.
Business Acceleration and Opportunities
Visit to Centinel, a rent-paying entity in commercial real estate that uses space in mechanical rooms to reduce tenant expenses, featuring a discussion with the product and business development team on their AI-powered energy service and software-driven approach to managing renewable energy and efficiency projects in commercial buildings.
Exponential Network
BuildTech VC, a venture capital firm focused on Construction and Real Estate Technology, investing in startups working with AI, ML, AR/VR, data insights, software-enabled hardware, new materials, and sustainability, with insights into ConTech and RealTech trends from a Bay Area investor perspective.
Trust and Ethics in AI
Topic Enhancement Sessions
• Understanding Trust and Security using AI• Framework for Best Practices
• Case studies
Interaction with champions
Visit to Stanford University, the heart of Silicon Valley, known for its Nobel Prizes, influential research, and role in launching globally successful startups, including a session at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) with an expert and a professor, a campus tour, lunch, and a visit to the official store, offering insights into the region’s innovation culture and tech trends. Also, visit Google, a pioneer in Generative AI and transformer-based models, to explore its technological evolution, current GenAI offerings, and future directions, including a session with an AI/ML developer and a campus tour.
Business Acceleration and Opportunities
Visit to C3.AI, a leading enterprise AI software provider focused on large-scale AI applications that drive digital transformation, with solutions in real estate and energy such as machine learning–based property valuation, predictive analytics, and AI-driven ESG compliance. Includes a session with product leaders to explore the opportunities and impact of scaling AI in these sectors.
Exponential Network
Visit to Hacker Dojo, a 500+ m² community and co-working space in Silicon Valley dedicated to innovation and maker culture, featuring a session with one of the founding members to explore its business model and vision, and gain insights into how collaborative environments foster entrepreneurship, co-creation, and networking in the region.Suggestion of AI events in San Francisco.
GenAI models and AI Agents
Topic Enhancement Sessions
• Best learning models for your use case, pros and cons• Clarity on the power of AI Agents
• Hear about innovative business models for property sales and ownership
Interaction with champions
Visit to Perplexity, an emerging player in the AI chatbot space with an innovative approach to information search and interaction, positioning itself as a search engine and intelligent assistant that combines multiple AI models – including OpenAI’s – to deliver accurate, sourced answers. Includes a session with the Pro Search team to explore advanced features like iterative search, contextual reasoning, and detailed reporting.
Business Acceleration and Opportunities
Visit to Pacaso, a company offering fractional ownership of luxury vacation homes through a managed co-ownership model, including a session with the marketing team on how they acquire, furnish, and divide high-end properties into up to eight shares for sale. Also visit Opendoor, a pioneer in the iBuyer model, to learn how they simplify home transactions with all-cash offers, flexible closings, and minimal seller effort, featuring a session with the product and sales team on their streamlined buying process and trade-in programs.
Exponential Network
Visit to 9Zero, a climate innovation hub that brings together thousands of climate professionals, startups, and investors through a strong community and event-driven model. Learn about its role as the official hub for SF Climate Week and connect with climate leaders to explore partnerships in green retrofits and technology integration.
Evaluation Metrics for GenAI & Wrap Up Discussion
Topic Enhancement Sessions
• How to measure the impact of GenAI• Key Commitments & Takeaways from Silicon Valley
Interaction with champions
Visit to Microsoft, one of the world’s largest technology companies, known for its global influence on innovation and digital transformation. Learn about its founder-first approach to supporting startups and emerging companies through a leading technology platform, including a session with a Managing Director of the startup engagement program on collaboration strategies and ecosystem development.
Business Acceleration and Opportunities
Free time for personal agendaExponential Network
Free time for personal agenda*The program may undergo slight changes depending on the participants’ profiles and the availability of the host entities.
Register here
To ensure the quality of the program, the number of participants is limited.Logistics & Costs
The program includes:
- Strategic innovation enhancement sessions
- Visits and interactive sessions with Bay Area champions
- Stanford University session
- Visits to major incubators and accelerators
- Top experts and networking sessions
- Lunches
- Local transportation
The program
does not include:
- Flight tickets
- Airport transportation (to and from the hotel)
- Accomodation (organization team can help with hotel reservations)
Registration and Payment Process
After you submit your application, the organization will confirm your acceptance by email. Please understand that there are limited places available and the participant mix needs to be balanced.
After receiving the acceptance, you must pay the full amount due or a deposit in the value of 500 euros to the reference indicated in the acceptance email.
Your place is not guaranteed until either a deposit or the full amount has been received in our account.
Full payment must be done until the 31st of August 2024.
You can cancel your registration before September 16th 2025, without any penalty.
Cancellation between September 17th and September 30th 2025 will have a penalty of 500 euros.
Cancellation after October 1st and before October 16th 2025 will have a penalty of 1.000 euros.
Cancellation after October 17th 2025 will have a penalty of 2.000€.
Should you so request, any of the above penalty amounts can be used as full credit in subsequent editions of our GSI programs.
In case there is a cancellation of the program, the participants will be fully reimbursed.
Contact us
Send us an email to info@globalstrategicinnovation.com or fill the form and we will reply within 2 business days.
FAQs
Find the answers to all your questions.
GSI is a unique immersion and innovation program focused on providing insights, experiences, and connections in Silicon Valley’s dynamic innovation ecosystem. GSI offers the following main programs: Executive and cross-company programs; Corporate programs fully customized and developed for a specific company or groups of companies; and Industry programs directed to companies operating under the same industry.
Our programs are designed for entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, public sector decision-makers and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of Silicon Valley and the global innovation landscape.
While there are no strict prerequisites, participants should have domain of English-language, have a decision-making position in their present or previous professional background and have a keen interest in the matters verse in the specific GSI program they are applying for. The interactions and network between participants has been a valuable component of past GSI programs.
A typical program includes expert talks, workshops, company visits, interaction with incubators and startups, networking events. In addition, participants can present their pitch if previously aligned with us.
Participants are invited to define and present one main business or personal challenge on Monday and provide a solution, based on learnings and take aways from the program, in the last day.
Participants will have the opportunity to interact and discuss diverse topics with the selected representatives of champions (entities which serve as relevant benchmarks due to their differentiated achievements), tech giants, startups, incubators and top universities. These interactions will be chosen according to the topics of each specific GSI program and the profile of participants. In some cases, we can also setup meetings with specific entities as requested by participants.
Through direct interaction with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovation experts, and venture capitalists, GSI offers an inside look at the strategies and cultures driving Silicon Valley’s success.
GSI facilitates networking with Silicon Valley professionals, fellow participants, and alumni, creating valuable connections for future collaboration. All in one week.
Interested individuals can apply through our website, where you’ll find an application form and details about the application process.
The program fee covers workshops, company visits, networking events, lunches, and local transportation. Detailed pricing is available on GSI website, according to the type of program you are interested in.
GSI offers post-program support, including access to our alumni network and online resources to continue your learning and networking journey.
Yes, we offer tailored programs for companies (Corporate Programs), for specific industry sectors (Industry Programs), for Governments (Government Programs) and for Universities (Executive Education Programs). See more information in ‘Services’.
Accommodations and flight travels are not included, but we can provide recommendations and assist with hotel arrangements.
Upon completion, participants receive a certificate of participation, acknowledging their immersion in Silicon Valley’s innovation culture.
You can fill in the contact form here or contact us by mail to torben.rankine@lbc-global.com or vera.oliveira@lbc-global.com
