Data Center Energy Industry Update

The Data Center Energy Industry Update is a one-day executive conference held November 2, 2026, at The Houstonian in Houston, Texas. Produced by The Power Connection in partnership with the iMasons Texas Local Chapter, the event brings together energy producers, equipment manufacturers, and infrastructure providers alongside data center developers, builders, and tenants working to deploy AI compute at scale. The conference focuses on the South Central United States and the power challenges reshaping digital infrastructure development in the region.

Programming Focus

• Power procurement strategies for AI-driven infrastructure
• Generation and load data forecasts for the South Central U.S.
• Debottlenecking power for AI deployments
• Siting and scaling data centers in the Southwest — debating data center corridors
• ERCOT large load updates and grid integration
• Behind-the-meter trends and off-grid power solutions
• AI power procurement manager perspectives
• Power as a Service models (CEO fireside chat)
• Power generation solution innovation

Featured Speakers

• Pete Cook, Managing Partner, The Power Connection
• Joseph Triepke, Managing Partner, The Power Connection
• Nate Franklin, Founder, CEO and President, Pacifico Energy
• Ron Gusek, CEO, Liberty Energy
• Jim Summers, Co-Founder and CEO, GPC Infrastructure

Who Should Attend

• Data center developers, builders, and tenants
• Energy producers and power generation companies
• Equipment manufacturers and technology vendors
• Utilities and grid operators
• Investment professionals focused on digital infrastructure and power
• Sustainability and energy procurement executives

Logistics

• Venue: The Houstonian, 111 N Post Oak Ln, Houston, TX 77024
• Room block rate: $339/night; call (713) 685-6810 and reference "Data Center Energy Industry Update" — book by October 1, 2026
• Advance registration: $795 through September 30; standard rate $945
• Co-located event: 8th Annual Oilfield Water Industry Update, November 3, 2026 — dual-event registration includes a 15% discount on each

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