Anne-Lise Laurain is the Europe Lead for Technology Innovation at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), where she drives collaborative innovation across the energy sector.
She brings about 15 years of diverse experience in the energy industry, having worked with multinational corporations such as ABB, electric utilities like Pacific Gas & Electric, startups including Power Assure and Bia Power, and cleantech accelerator programs such as Cleantech Open. This breadth of experience gives her a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities across the energy landscape. Anne-Lise holds an engineering degree in Fluid Dynamics from INP Toulouse ENSEEIHT, a Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Futures from Imperial College London, and an MBA from International Technological University in San Jose, California. Her expertise spans data analytics, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, startup development, and innovation management. She is passionate about bridging the gap between emerging technologies and real-world energy challenges, and is recognized for her ability to connect diverse stakeholders to accelerate impactful solutions.