Marcellus Power Conference
About the Event
The Marcellus Power Conference is an executive conference held October 21–22, 2026, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Produced by The Power Connection, the inaugural gathering brings together energy producers, utilities, and equipment manufacturers alongside data center operators, hyperscalers, and infrastructure investors. The forum examines regional power constraints across PJM Interconnection, grid reliability risks, and the emergence of behind-the-meter natural gas and baseload generation options for high-density computing campuses in the Northeast.
Programming Focus
- AI data center electricity demand forecasts and PJM grid capacity constraints
- Behind-the-meter generation strategies and off-grid power solutions for mission-critical facilities
- Large-load interconnection, transmission queues, and regulatory policy across PJM
- Gas supply contracting, pipeline transportation, and fuel security for on-site power generation
- Siting multi-gigawatt compute campuses in Appalachia: land, permitting, and community engagement
- Gas-to-power equipment selection, reciprocating engines, and gas turbine supply lead times
- Nuclear power development and baseload restart projects for digital infrastructure
- Microgrids and hybrid configurations combining natural gas, battery storage, and renewables
Featured Speakers
- Dan Adamski, Executive Managing Director, Brokerage, JLL
- Jeremy Bruce, CEO, Saga Data Centers
- Nick Deiuliis, Director, CNX
- Emily Brown Easley, Founder and Managing Partner, Novus Energy Advisors
- Christabel Escobar, Direct C&I Origination, Chariot Energy / Pumpjack Power
- Kate Fowler, Global Head of Nuclear, WTW
- Rob Gramlich, Founder and President, Grid Strategies
- Prashant Khorani, Director, Data Product Owner – Asset Valuations, Wood Mackenzie
- Adam Lavallee, Global Business Development Leader for Data Centers, Emerson
- Morgan Madden, Associate, Babst Calland
- Lance Medlin, CEO, Red Post Energy
- Kurt Miller, Data Center Energy Management Principal Engineer, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Karmen Rajamani, VP Government Affairs, Wireless Infrastructure Association
- Robin Rickman, Vice President of Business Development, Terrestrial Energy
- Robert "Bo" Wholey, CEO, Long Ridge Energy & Power
- Otto Walter, Vice President of Engineering, American Nuclear Insurers
- Ken Zapinski, Director of Research & Public Policy, Pittsburgh Works Together
- Pete Cook, Managing Partner, The Power Connection
- Joseph Triepke, Managing Partner, The Power Connection
Who Should Attend
- Data center developers, power procurement directors, and site selection executives
- Hyperscale and enterprise computing infrastructure planners
- Independent power producers, natural gas suppliers, and electric utilities
- Generation equipment manufacturers, EPC contractors, and microgrid integrators
- Infrastructure funds, private equity investors, and energy finance lenders
- Energy regulators, grid reliability analysts, and economic development authorities
Logistics
- Venue: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Accommodations: Westin Downtown Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; room block rate $299 per night with booking deadline October 4, 2026
- Registration: Advance registration $1,195 through October 15, 2026; standard registration $1,395
- Co-located Event: 5th Annual Marcellus Shale Water Business Update on October 20, 2026