Thursday, March 4 | 9:15 AM - 5:00 PM | Atlanta, GA

Cost: $399

Summit attendance is a $399 add-on, purchased through DTECH's Exhibition Pass or All-Access Pass.
The add-on includes lunch, refreshments, and eligible Professional Development Hours (PDHs).

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The Premier Gathering for Data Center, Utility and Technology Leaders

The Data Center Leadership Summit at DTECH® brings together leaders from across the energy, utilities, AI, and digital infrastructure to address one of the defining challenges of the digital economy: how to power, scale, and strengthen the next generation of data centers.

Now part of DTECH® 2027, this summit offers an intimate forum for decision-makers with senior-level leaders across the energy sector to connect, exchange ideas, and engage in high-level candid conversations. Attendees will gain meaningful access to the leaders shaping the future of data centers while building relationships that can drive collaboration and action.

Whether you're planning to increase power demand, scale AI infrastructure, advance grid modernization, or strengthen digital resilience, the Data Center Leadership Summit brings executives together for a focused day of strategic insights, high-value connections, and the partnerships needed to lead through a rapidly changing energy and data center landscape.

Where leaders connect. Strategies take shape. And the future begins.

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Who Should Attend? 

  • Utility executives and planners

  • Developers and EPC firms

  • Data center owners and operators

  • Grid and Market Operators (RTOs/ISOs)

  • AI infrastructure leaders

  • Cloud and hyperscale providers

  • Energy providers

  • Technology solution providers

  • Engineers and technical professionals

  • Investors

  • Government and regulatory leaders

  • Consultants

Why Attend?

  • Make the most of your DTECH® experience, all in one place while saving time and an extra trip on this critical topic.
  • Gain senior and executive-level perspectives on the trends, challenges, and strategic opportunities shaping the future of data centers.
  • Connect with influential leaders across utilities, energy, data centers, technology, and infrastructure.
  • Build high-value relationships in an intimate setting with leaders driving investment, innovation, and infrastructure decisions.
  • Explore solutions to complex challenges around capacity, reliability, grid modernization, and resilience.
  • Leave with actionable solutions to inform investment, strategy, and leadership decisions.

Schedule Overview

The Data Center Leadership Summit will take place on Thursday, March 4 from 9 AM - 5 PM and feature a full day of executive and technical programming.
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9:15 AM
  1. Welcome & Opening Keynote Panel - Executive Perspectives: Joint Planning for Large-Load Interconnection
    B312-B314
    60 mins
    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 e …
10:40 AM
  1. Sessions Coming Soon!
    60 mins
11:40 AM
  1. Networking Lunch
    B312-B314
    60 mins
    Take this time to unwind and enjoy lunch while building meaningful connections with your peers. Share ideas, exchange insights, and discover new opportunities in a casual setting. "
12:40 PM
  1. Realigning Utility Planning for the Data Center Era as part of the Data Center
    B316
    60 mins
    The rapid acceleration of the energy transition, paired with explosive hyperscale load growth, has turned long-standing industry best practices on their head. Not long ago, data center demand was trea …
    Panel Moderator
    Speaker image for Mike Beehler
    Mike Beehler, National Spokesperson - Power Delivery Intelligence Initiative
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Todd Conner
    Todd Conner, Senior Vice President Electric Distribution - Xcel Energy
    Speaker image for Roderick Robinson
    Roderick Robinson, VP Electric System Operations - PG&E
    Speaker image for Douglas Foley
    Douglas Foley, President, Electric Operations, Massachusetts - Eversource
    Speaker image for Ahmad Ababneh
    Ahmad Ababneh, Senior Vice President of Transmission & Substation - ComEd
1:40 PM
  1. Networking Break with Sponsors
    Foyer
    30 mins
    Recharge, connect, and discover! Meet sponsors and fellow leaders, exchange ideas, explore new opportunities, and build meaningful connections in a relaxed atmosphere.  
2:10 PM
  1. Utility Best Practices Managing Data Center Growth: Real Needs, Concrete Solutions, and Required Actions
    B315
    60 mins
    As AI, cloud computing, and high-performance workloads drive unprecedented energy demand, electric utilities face a critical challenge: balancing digital infrastructure expansion with grid reliability …
    Panel Moderator
    Speaker image for Marianna Vaiman
    Marianna Vaiman, CEO - V&R Energy
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sami Abdulsalam
    Sami Abdulsalam, Director, Transmission Planning - PJM
    Speaker image for Maryclaire Peterson
    Maryclaire Peterson, Transmission Planning Manager - ENTERGY
    Speaker image for Raj Roychowdhury
    Raj Roychowdhury, Manager, Transmission Planning - Xcel Energy
    Speaker image for Ali Alvi
    Ali Alvi, Sr. Energy Strategy Manager - AWS
3:10 PM
  1. Networking Break with Sponsors
    Foyer
    20 mins
    Recharge, connect, and discover! Meet sponsors and fellow leaders, exchange ideas, explore new opportunities, and build meaningful connections in a relaxed atmosphere.  
3:30 PM
  1. Tech Talks Series: Lightning Rounds
    B312-B314
    30 mins
    Join us for five fast-paced, five-minute presentations featuring high-value takeaways from industry innovators on emerging technologies, key trends, and actionable insights shaping the future of data …
4:00 PM
  1. Closing Panel Discussion: What’s Now & What’s Next: Defining the Shared Energy Roadmap in 2027 and Beyond
    B312-B314
    60 mins
    To cap off a full day of cross-industry dialogue, this closing session brings together summit leaders to synthesize the core takeaways, breakthroughs, and immediate action items established across the …

 

Why the Change?

The rapid growth of AI and digital infrastructure is transforming the relationship between data centers and the electric grid. As utilities, developers, technology providers, policymakers, and infrastructure leaders work together to meet unprecedented demand, the conversations shaping the future can no longer happen in silos. 

By bringing the Data Center Summit into DTECH, we're creating a more connected experience that reflects today's industry landscape. 

Join us on Thursday, March 4, in Atlanta for an executive-focused summit bringing together the leaders, ideas, innovations, and strategic partnerships shaping the future of data centers.

One registration. One destination. Endless opportunities.

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