Alex Fitzsimmons

The U.S. energy system is entering a period of unprecedented demand growth. Artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and data centers are driving electricity needs that many grids were never designed to support, straining capacity, complicating permitting and regulatory processes, and raising new questions about reliability. Meeting this moment will require energy, technology, and policy leaders to move beyond siloed conversations and plan together, ad this requires aligning infrastructure investment, regulatory frameworks, and technological innovation with the pace of demand.

On November 18, 2026, USEA will convene these stakeholders for Energy Tech Connect 2026, a program dedicated to addressing the infrastructure challenges of next-generation computing. Sessions will explore grid capacity, permitting and regulation, reliability, and the rapidly growing energy demands of advanced computing and data centers. Join us to learn from leading voices across the sector and help shape the path forward.

For any questions, please contact Melissa Brown at mbrown@usea.org

Prices:

Members price: $100

Non-members price: $150

Government employee and media price: Complimentary (email mbrown@usea.org)

If you think your organization may be a member, or to receive the member registration code, contact Melissa Brown at mbrown@usea.org.

For refund requests, transfer notifications, or questions regarding event sponsorship opportunities, please contact Melissa Brown at mbrown@usea.org.