​AGENDA

​This invite-only summit will bring together 125 senior executives, innovators, and industry leaders to address the most critical challenges surrounding data center expansion in Texas.

​Throughout the day, we will explore breakthrough strategies and emerging technologies shaping the future of energy and infrastructure, including:

​• Waste heat recovery systems

​• Carbon capture for on-site power generation

​• High-voltage DC implementation and power capacity optimization

​• Nuclear fusion and next-generation nuclear technologies

​• Hydrogen-powered infrastructure solutions

​• Advanced electrical and grid modernization technologies

​These discussions are designed to accelerate innovation, improve resiliency, and redefine how the next generation of data centers will be powered and operated.

​This is a rare opportunity to engage directly with leaders driving the future of energy, infrastructure, and AI-scale computing.

​Confirmed Speakers:

​Scott Donachie, CEO, Decarb Summits

​Amy Polvado, Founder & CEO, Facilimax

​Kristin Barbato, Founder & CEO, Build Edison

​Damian Beauchamp, CEO, 8 Rivers

​Dr. Malio West, Senior Partner at Global Accounting

​Dennis Garrett, CEO at Blue Lake Clean Energy Group

​Will Pettitt, Global Geothermal Lead, Baker Hughes

​David J. Neff Entrepreneur in Residence, Argonne National Laboratory; Former Partner, Ecliptic Capital

​9:30 AM – 9:45 AM Opening Remarks

​9:45 AM – 10:15 AM Embracing Digital Twin Technology

• ​Using AI-driven digital twins for predictive maintenance and energy optimization

• ​Modeling power, cooling, and carbon performance in real time

​10:15 AM – 10:30 AM Next-Generation Turbines & Low-Carbon Power

• ​Next generation turbines use supercritical CO₂ and oxygen combustion to enable near-zero emissions

• ​Higher efficiency systems reduce fuel consumption and capture nearly all CO₂ emissions

​10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Coffee & Networking Break

​11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Panel: Behind-the-Meter Solutions & Microgrids

• ​Private power infrastructure for hyperscale and industrial growth

• ​Integrating storage, renewables, and distributed energy resources

​11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Panel: Carbon Capture for Data Centers — Can It Scale?

• ​Evaluating the economics and operational feasibility of carbon capture

• ​Comparing carbon capture to renewable energy and storage investments

​12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Hybrid Energy Systems for Data Center Expansion

• ​Combining grid power, onsite generation, storage, and renewables

• ​Strategies to overcome utility constraints and accelerate hyperscale deployment

​12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Water & Sustainability Solutions for Data Centers

• ​Water conservation, liquid cooling, and advanced thermal management strategies

• ​Balancing hyperscale growth with environmental sustainability and resource efficiency

​1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch & Networking

​2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Onsite Power Generation & Microgrids

• ​Power plant-as-a-service models for mission-critical infrastructure

• ​Natural gas, hydrogen-ready systems, and resilient onsite generation

​2:45 PM – 3:15 PM | Panel: High-Voltage Infrastructure & Intelligent Power Distribution

• ​Advanced switchgear and power systems enabling reliable onsite generation

• ​Managing generators, batteries, and utility power for uninterrupted operations

​3:15 PM – 3:45 PM Waste Heat Recovery & Geothermal Solutions

• ​Capturing and monetizing thermal output from data centers

• ​Geothermal and district energy opportunities for industrial campuses

​3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Closing Remarks

• ​Key takeaways from the day’s discussions

• ​Next steps for accelerating resilient, low-carbon infrastructure development