Data Center Summit Texas

Decarb Summits Data Center Summit Texas Hosted by Gensler Austin, Texas Bringing together executives from hyperscalers, developers, utilities, architects, engineers, investors, and technology leaders to discuss the future of AI infrastructure, power generation, energy security, and sustainable data center development. 9:00 – 9:30 AM | Registration, Coffee & Executive Networking Meet fellow executives, developers, utilities, technology providers, and investors before the program begins. 9:30 – 9:40 AM |Opening Remarks Opening perspectives on AI-driven infrastructure growth, the evolution of data center design, and the importance of reliable power, sustainability, and innovation. Speakers Kirsten Cessna, Principal, Gensler LinkedIn Scott Donachie, CEO, Decarb Summits 9:40 – 10:10 AM | Executive Panel: AI's Impact on the Next Generation of Data Center Design Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping how data centers are designed, built, and operated. This discussion will explore AI-ready campuses, high-density computing, liquid cooling, resilient electrical infrastructure, modular construction, and strategies to accelerate deployment while supporting exponential AI growth. Panelists Chris Sanders, AIA, Project Director, Regional Data Center Practice Area Leader, Gensler LinkedIn Additional Industry Leaders (TBD) 10:10 – 10:30 AM | Featured Presentation: Next-Generation Turbines & Low-Carbon Power As AI workloads continue driving record electricity demand, advanced turbine technologies are emerging as a critical solution for reliable, scalable onsite generation. Learn how next-generation power systems and carbon management solutions can support the next wave of AI-powered campuses. Speaker Damian Beauchamp, CEO, 8 Rivers LinkedIn Meagan Yates, Sustainability Product Manager - Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), Dell LinkedIn 10:30 – 10:50 AM | Panel: Behind-the-Meter Energy, Microgrids & Workforce Development With grid capacity becoming one of the largest barriers to new development, industry leaders will discuss behind-the-meter generation, microgrids, battery storage, distributed energy resources, permitting, and workforce strategies needed to accelerate deployment. Moderator Kristin Barbato, Founder & CEO, Build Edison LinkedIn Panelists Dr. Malio West, Senior Partner, Global Accounting LinkedIn Dennis Garrett, CEO, Blue Lake Clean Energy Group LinkedIn 10:50 – 11:10 AM | Panel: Hybrid Energy Systems for Data Center Expansion Discover how developers are integrating utility power, onsite generation, renewable energy, battery storage, and flexible infrastructure to reduce timelines, overcome grid constraints, and create resilient AI campuses. Speakers To Be Announced 11:10 AM – 11:30 AM | Featured Presentation: Waste Heat Recovery & Geothermal Solutions Learn how geothermal energy, district energy systems, and waste heat recovery technologies can improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, and unlock new value for AI-powered data center campuses. Speaker Will Pettitt, Global Geothermal Lead, Baker Hughes LinkedIn 11:30 – 11:35 AM | Closing Remarks Scott Donachie, CEO, Decarb Summits 11:35 – 12:30 PM | Executive Networking Lunch Summer House – Hotel Magdalena Continue conversations with fellow executives, architects, developers, utilities, investors, and technology leaders while building strategic partnerships and exploring the future of AI infrastructure.