Chris has 25 years of experience in the communications industry with a focus on wireless and optical technologies across the electric utility, oil and gas, and industrial markets. He began his career as a manufacturing engineer before transitioning to program management and then held various leadership roles in engineering and product management. More recently, he was the product line leader for Critical Infrastructure Communications.

Steve has over 20 years of experience in the communications industry with a primary focus on wireless technologies across industrial utilities and defense markets. He began his career as a software engineer before transitioning into sales and has been a product manager for the past 12 years. In his current role, Steve is responsible for product marketing and event management for GE Vernova’s Critical Infrastructure Communications business. Steve has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University at Buffalo and an MBA from Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester.

Claudia Blanco is the chief AI, innovation and partnerships officer of GE Vernova’s Electrification business, delivering innovative, scalable solutions through customer partnerships and technology incubation.

Hassina Saad is the Industry Global Segment Leader within GE Vernova’s grid electrification business, with a focus on helping industrial customers in their decarbonization journey for a more sustainable world. She has worked across multiple GE Vernova businesses globally and looks after the data center industry segment.

Marco is the Chief Product and Commercial Officer (Grid Automation) at GE Vernova’s Electrification business after holding the role of Grid Automation Global Commercial Leader for three years. He has more than 15 years of experience within the company, having worked both in the power and the renewables business lines.

Dr. Mital Kanabar is the Senior Director of Innovation at GE Vernova’s Electrification’ Grid Automation business in Toronto, Canada. He has more than 15 years of power industry R&D experience, holds more than 20 international patent applications, and has published more than 50 articles. Mital is also serves as a Chair and Vice-Chair of three Working Groups at the IEEE PES Power System Relaying Committee. Mital focuses on customer-centric innovations and collaboration to accelerate Technology Readiness Levels and validate Cost-Benefit Analysis.

Alicja Olszewski is the Demand Generation and Content Development Manager at GE Vernova’s Electrification business where she leads content development and marketing initiatives that drive growth across the electrification and grid modernization landscape. With a strong background in B2B content strategy, she develops integrated campaigns, thought leadership collateral, and technical marketing materials, in addition to conducting editorial reviews that connect innovation with customer impact.