The Data Center Leadership Summit is a one-day summit held during DTECH 2027, the transmission and distribution conference run by Clarion Events. It takes place on Thursday, March 4, 2027, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. DTECH 2027 runs March 1 to 4.
The summit brings together data center developers and operators, utilities, grid operators and hyperscalers to address large-load interconnection, align on infrastructure needs and compare strategies for supporting data center growth.
Programming Focus
- Opening keynote panel, "Executive Perspectives: Joint Planning for Large-Load Interconnection"
- "Realigning Utility Planning for the Data Center Era," a utility executive panel moderated by Mike Beehler
- "Utility Best Practices Managing Data Center Growth: Real Needs, Concrete Solutions, and Required Actions," a transmission planning panel moderated by Marianna Vaiman
- Tech Talks lightning rounds: five five-minute presentations on emerging technologies and trends
- Closing panel, "What's Now & What's Next: Defining the Shared Energy Roadmap in 2027 and Beyond"
Featured Speakers
- Marianna Vaiman, CEO, V&R Energy
- Ali Alvi, Senior Energy Strategy Manager, AWS
- Ahmad Ababneh, Senior Vice President of Transmission & Substation, ComEd
- Todd Conner, Senior Vice President, Electric Distribution, Xcel Energy
- Roderick Robinson, Vice President, Electric System Operations, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
- Douglas Foley, President, Electric Operations Massachusetts, Eversource Energy
- Sami Abdulsalam, Director, Transmission Planning, PJM Interconnection
- Maryclaire Peterson, Transmission Planning Manager, Entergy
- Raj Roychowdhury, Manager, Transmission Planning, Xcel Energy
- Mike Beehler, National Spokesperson, Power Delivery Intelligence Initiative
Who Should Attend
- Utility executives and planners
- Data center owners and operators
- Developers and EPC firms
- Grid and market operators (RTOs and ISOs)
- Cloud and hyperscale providers, and AI infrastructure leaders
- Energy providers and technology solution providers
- Engineers and technical professionals
- Investors, consultants, and government and regulatory leaders
Logistics
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Date: Thursday, March 4, 2027
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Hours: 9:15 AM to 5:00 PM EST
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Venue: Georgia World Congress Center, Rooms B312 to B316, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
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Registration: $399 add-on to a DTECH Exhibition Pass or All-Access Pass. It is not included in a standard DTECH pass. The add-on covers lunch, refreshments, eligible Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and all summit sessions and networking breaks.
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