The New Energy Equation:
When Data Centers Meet the Grid

Wednesday

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February

25

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2026

6:00pm

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9:00pm

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The U.S. energy sector is at a pivot point — working to modernize grid infrastructure and expand reliable, affordable energy amid unprecedented demand from the AI data center boom. The near-term need for more power is driving a search for immediate solutions to strengthen the nation’s energy system at a critical time for U.S. competitiveness.

Join Axios Live for an event that will explore the latest breakthroughs and challenges to strengthening America’s energy landscape. We’ll hold conversations looking at how policy and industry are responding to new strains on the U.S. energy system and working urgently to meet rising demand.

6:00pm | Doors open for standing reception
6:30pm - 7:10pm | Mainstage discussion
7:10pm - 9:00pm | Networking & reception resume

Axios senior energy reporter Ben Geman and energy and climate editor Chuck McCutcheon will host one-on-one conversations with:

Alex Fitzsimmons

Acting Under Secretary of Energy, and Director, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, U.S. Department of Energy

The Honorable Terry McAuliffe

National Leadership Council Co-Chair, Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future
72nd Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia

Deni Miller

Distribution Solutions Business Line Leader, U.S. & Mexico, and U.S. Electrification Business Lead, ABB

View From the Top moderated by Axios' Nicholas Johnston*

Debra Phillips

President and CEO, NEMA

View From the Top moderated by Axios' Nicholas Johnston*

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The health and safety of our event attendees is our top priority. We will be implementing policies and procedures based on the latest guidance from federal, state, and local health officials on preventing the transmission of COVID-19, and admission to the event is subject to those guidelines.

We will require all attendees to provide valid proof of vaccination and follow all other safety protocols as directed. You will be asked to provide your proof of vaccination at the door. Any attendee unable to provide proof of vaccination will not be allowed to enter the event.

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