Data Center Energy Infrastructure Forum (Onsite Generation, Energy Storage & Grid Interaction)

The Data Center Energy Infrastructure Forum (Onsite Generation, Energy Storage & Grid Interaction) is a premier senior-level gathering dedicated to addressing the most critical issue facing the data center industry: power availability. As hyperscale cloud providers, AI infrastructure developers, and colocation operators race to expand their capacity, access to reliable power has become the primary constraint on growth. Utilities across North America are grappling with unprecedented load requests, leading to extended grid interconnection timelines that can stretch to five, seven, or even ten years. The surge in AI-driven demand is pushing power requirements far beyond historical forecasts, compelling operators to rethink their traditional approaches to infrastructure development. This event convenes executives who are tasked with solving these pressing challenges, including data center operators, developers, utilities, transmission providers, investors, EPC contractors, engineering firms, and technology providers who are shaping the future of digital infrastructure. Over the course of two days in Washington DC, attendees will delve into practical strategies being deployed to accelerate time-to-power and secure future capacity. The forum will feature discussions on a variety of pertinent topics including onsite generation, battery energy storage systems, microgrids, utility partnerships, transmission expansion, energy procurement, and the role of natural gas, renewables, fuel cells, and emerging technologies in supporting next-generation data center growth. Unlike broader data center conferences, this event focuses specifically on the energy infrastructure that enables development. Participants will benefit from case studies, technical presentations, panel discussions, and peer-to-peer networking opportunities, gaining direct insights into the projects, partnerships, and investment decisions that will define the future landscape of data center construction over the coming decade. This forum represents a distinctive opportunity for organizations involved in developing, operating, financing, engineering, or powering data centers to connect with the industry's most influential decision-makers and acquire practical strategies for navigating the power challenges that will dictate future growth.