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
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.