With 20 years in the energy sector, Bilal Khursheed serves as the Global Executive Director for Power & Utilities at Microsoft, where he drives digital transformation through AI, cloud, and next-generation technologies. His leadership is reshaping how energy is generated, distributed, and secured, enabling predictive grid management, asset intelligence, and operational resilience at scale. Bilal has been a pioneer in deploying Generative AI to accelerate decarbonization, optimize energy trading, and power self-healing, intelligent grids. A recognized expert in OT cybersecurity, he has shaped global energy security strategies and protected critical infrastructure amid escalating threats. Bilal’s work is transforming the energy sector by unlocking efficiencies through digital solutions that enhance grid flexibility, reliability, and sustainability. His leadership in AI-powered innovation has optimized energy trading, displaced legacy infrastructure, and strengthened cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard national energy grids. Bilal’s strategic partnerships with key industry players have driven measurable impact in decarbonization and operational intelligence, propelling utilities into a new era of efficiency and sustainability. A visionary with relentless execution, Bilal is not just advancing the industry, he is shaping its future.