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Welcome & Opening Keynote Panel - Executive Perspectives: Joint Planning for Large-Load Interconnection
As power availability becomes the primary bottleneck for digital infrastructure, electric utilities and data center operators must pioneer new operational partnerships to keep pace with demand. This executive session brings together C-suite and VP-level decision-makers to evaluate real-world models for integrating massive gigawatt-scale loads.
Panelists will break down actionable strategies around flexible compute workloads, behind-the-meter generation, nuclear SMR pairings, and geospatial site analytics. Attendees will gain a transparent view into how industry leaders are negotiating complex interconnect challenges, managing risk, and aligning long-term capital investments for mutual resilience.