Data Center POWER eXchange (DPX)

The Data Center POWER eXchange (DPX) is a pioneering one-day summit taking place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. This unique event aims to unite key stakeholders from the power and digital infrastructure sectors, including utilities, data center operators, policymakers, and investors. As the digital landscape evolves at breakneck speed, the demand for electricity is surging, necessitating a collaborative approach to address the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, hyperscale data centers, and cloud computing. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions about the future of data centers and the resultant power demands in the digital age.The keynote address will be delivered by Christie, a distinguished figure in the sector who has held pivotal roles, including his tenure with the Virginia State Corporation Commission and FERC. His insights into market design, reliability, and regulatory alignment are invaluable as he moderates an executive-level dialogue on the theme of The $2T Challenge: How Power and Data Center Leaders Align on Growth and Reliability. This summit is distinctive as it exclusively features CEOs of investor-owned utilities, data center strategists, state commissioners, and capital-market leaders, all sharing a stage with a unified goal: ensuring the infrastructure can meet the energy demands of tomorrow's AI economy while maintaining community trust and grid resilience.The inaugural DPX program will introduce a groundbreaking lifecycle framework that addresses the intersection of data center growth and grid modernization. The agenda is structured around three critical phases: Site Selection, Development, and Operations, integrating cross-sector dialogue, regulatory alignment, and technical innovation. Key topics include grid modernization under pressure, reforming interconnection queues, advancing on-site power generation, and designing resilient sites. The conference aims to gather vital insights from utilities, grid operators, data center operators, and energy innovators, providing a platform to discuss power reliability, sustainability, and long-term energy procurement strategies.Professionals attending DPX will gain critical insights necessary for planning future power demands while navigating the complexities of load growth forecasts. By connecting with industry leaders and engaging in meaningful discussions, attendees will position their businesses to effectively address power constraints and sustainability mandates. The event will showcase cutting-edge power generation and energy technologies from top suppliers, underscoring the importance of collaboration in making multi-terawatt digital growth feasible, affordable, and equitable. Join the conversation that is set to define the trajectory of power consumption in the digital era at this unparalleled summit.