Powering AI: Energizing the Future of Artificial Intelligence
This conference will bring together experts from the energy, technology and financial sectors to discuss how the U.S. will power the advancement of artificial intelligence. As access to affordable and reliable electricity is a leading constraint in the buildout of Generative AI data centers, conference sessions will explore the challenges and opportunities in power generation, supply chains, electric grid management, and financing for large-scale infrastructure projects, among other topics. This two-day event will address the national implications of advancements in AI for policymakers and industry and market participants.
When
- March 4 – 5, 2026
Where
- Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
2200 N Pearl St
Dallas, Texas 75201
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Registration
Agenda
Wednesday, March 4
Agenda
| 11:30 a.m. | Registration opens, lunch served |
| 12:00 p.m. | Opening remarks
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| 12:10 p.m. |
Fireside chat
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| 12:45 p.m. | Electricity load growth forecasts
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| 2:00 p.m. | Networking break |
| 2:15 p.m. | Perspectives from hyperscalers
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| 3:15 p.m. | AI adoption across industries
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| 4:15 p.m. | Networking break |
| 4:30 p.m. | CEO fireside chat
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| 5:15 p.m. | Networking reception |
Thursday, March 5
Agenda
| 7:30 a.m. | Registration opens, breakfast served |
| 8:00 a.m. | Perspectives from regulators and grid managers
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| 8:45 a.m. |
The future of power generation
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| 9:45 a.m. | Break |
| 10:00 a.m. | Pathways and constraints in the energy value chain
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| 11:00 a.m. | Financing AI infrastructure
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| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch served |
| 12:15 p.m. | Fireside chat
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| 1:00 p.m. | Event concludes |