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“I would have the power to: time travel for data. I’d go back to understand the full context behind legacy systems and collect high-quality data from them, and forward to check the long-term impact of our solutions.”
The insight: AI is only as good as its data. Legacy systems hold value we’re only beginning to unlock – if we can bridge the context gap.
“I would have the power to: shift any fossil fuel use into electricity with a snap of the fingers.”
The insight: Leaders are frustrated by the pace of transition. If they could, they’d skip straight to the end state – because every year of delay means more emissions and more risk.
“I would have the power to: fully understand the mindset and motivation of my children with regards to sustainable future.”
The insight: The next generation’s values and priorities around sustainability will shape energy’s future as much as any technology. Leaders want to understand what truly motivates them – not just assume.
“I would have the power to: make everyone in our sector think we could become obsolete tomorrow. Things will be more exciting that way!”
The insight: What if energy companies operated with startup urgency instead of utility certainty? The complacency that can come with being “essential infrastructure” might be the biggest barrier to transformation.
What these superpowers reveal:
The common thread? Leaders feel constrained by data gaps, slow transition speed, generational disconnect, and organizational inertia. The superpowers they want tell us where the real work needs to happen.
Meet the leaders shaping Europe’s energy future at Energy Transition Summit, March 18-19 2026, Amsterdam.
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