We are at a pivotal moment for human progress driven by three megatrends, the rise of the Global South, the accelerated energy transformation, and the rapid growth of AI. AI is an era-defining innovation that is altering the pace of change itself - resetting the boundaries of productivity and the possibilities of progress. But in doing so, it is also creating a power surge that nobody accounted for just 18 months ago. By collaborating to solve AI’s near-term challenges, we can also unlock AI’s long-term benefits across the energy value chain – helping to secure a sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come. This new era calls on us to do two things at once: Meet the AI moment while transitioning to a more sustainable economy. In a world that will need more electricity, not less, it's imperative that we generate more carbon free energy to power AI and use that very same technology to increase capacity, optimize transmission, and expand energy access to communities around the world. This isn’t a journey any of us can take alone. It requires working across technology, energy, science, and policy sectors to find solutions and accelerate our collective progress. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber Managing Director and Group CEO, ADNOC and Chairman, Masdar Brad Smith Vice Chair and President, Microsoft 4 Powering Possible 3