Harnessing AI & digital tools to drive efficiency in capital project delivery

20 May 2026
Infrastructure Delivery Stage

Capital project delivery in the utilities sector is under increasing pressure to be delivered on time and on budget while providing social value. This session explores how AI, automation, machine learning and cutting-edge digital tools are being leveraged to enhance planning, forecasting, risk management and real-time decision-making. This session will give attendees insights into how these technologies are transforming project outcomes, enabling smarter, data-driven capital investment strategies.

Sponsored by:

 Vyntelligence - Utility Week


Chair welcome and introduction
Rob Horgan, Deputy Editor - Utility Week

Harnessing AI and digital tools to enable better delivery of critical infrastructure
Oliver Grist, Head of Capital PMO - Anglian Water

Transforming delivery: scaling digital tools and capability for ASTI
Laura Martin, Digital Product Line Director - National Grid

How to deliver AMP8 50% faster using AI
Jack Lomas, Business Lead - Digital, Transformation and AI - Severn Trent

Why 90% of physical work AI tools are failing to drive efficiencies in capital delivery
Kapil Singhal, Co-Founder & CEO - Vyntelligence

Chairperson
Rob Horgan
Rob Horgan, Deputy Editor - Utility Week
Speakers
Laura Martin
Laura Martin, Digital Product Line Director - National Grid
Kapil Singhal
Kapil Singhal, Co-Founder & CEO - Vyntelligence
Jack Lomas
Jack Lomas, Business Lead - Digital, Transformation and AI - Severn Trent
Oliver Grist
Oliver Grist, Head of Capital PMO - Anglian Water