Opal AI Selected as a Finalist in PG&E’s 2025 Pitch Fest

(Los Angeles, CA – Sept 29) – Opal AI's FireVision, dedicated to advance agentic AI for risk assessment and disaster management, is proud to announce its selection as a finalist for Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) 2025 Pitch Fest, taking place September 23–25 at PG&E’s Oakland headquarters.

Chosen from a competitive pool of more than 400 applicants, Opal AI joined 56 other energy and climate tech innovators in presenting solutions aimed at addressing California’s most pressing energy and climate challenges including wildfire resilience, grid modernization, electrification, and more.

OpalAI, validated by NASA and USDOT, partners with PG&E to implement AI-driven wildfire risk management systems using their Agentic AI technology.

“Our team (OpalAI) is excited to partner with PG&E’s Pitch Fest to build this vision and transform complex multimodal data into actionable insights for wildfire risk management and disaster response,” said Dr. Ryan Alimo, CEO & Co-founder of Opal AI. “This opportunity would allow us to collaborate with industry leaders and accelerate the impact of multimodal AI systems across California’s energy landscape.”

Opal AI presented in the Wildfire & Forest Management track, highlighting its approach to equipping stakeholders with AI-powered decision-support tools to proactively mitigate risk and respond effectively to catastrophic events. Representing Opal AI, Dr. Ryan Alimo and Dr. Niloufar Abolfathian—both former NASA technologists and scientists—introduced the FireVision framework and outlined a clear partnership path for utility collaborators, particularly PG&E, a leader in moving innovation from concept to production.

During a conference session, presenters showcase OpalAI's FireVision Workflow, highlighting advanced tools for predictive analysis and decision support in wildfire management.

“Pitch Fest is one of the most impactful ways we connect with the energy and climate tech ecosystem,” said Mike Delaney, Vice President, Utility Partnerships and Innovation, PG&E. “We’re excited to accelerate solutions that can make our grid safer, more sustainable, and more affordable — and we’re energized by the creativity and commitment of this year’s presenters.”

PG&E's Pitch Fest is one of the most impactful ways we connect with the energy and climate tech ecosystem. This year's pitch highlighted on wildfire mitigation efforts.

PG&E’s Pitch Fest is a cornerstone of its innovation strategy, offering up to $25 million in funding to support the development and integration of promising technologies. Finalists will have the opportunity to co-develop projects with PG&E, moving quickly from concept to real-world deployment.

Learn more about PG&E’s 2025 Pitch Fest here: PG&E 2025 Innovation Pitch Fest: Home

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