No. 58 Tech Pulse 2030-The Physical Internet of AI: Data Centers, Energy, and Architecture- Chicago
Tech Pulse 2030 is more than just an event. It’s a movement dedicated to showcasing the brightest minds and fostering deep engagement among leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Together, we’ll explore the real-world impact of emerging technologies and chart a course for a future where responsible innovation drives progress for both businesses and society.
What began in Chicago has now expanded across multiple U.S. cities and international hubs, delivering 50+ high-impact events, engaging over 50,000 professionals and academic partners, featuring 300+ world-class speakers, and advancing responsible AI conversations across 10+ industries. Tech Pulse 2030 is your platform to learn, connect, and lead—driving real progress for businesses, society, and the world we are building together.
The Physical Internet of AI: Data Centers, Energy, and Architecture
Artificial intelligence runs on far more than algorithms—it depends on a vast, invisible physical infrastructure of chips, data centers, power systems, and high-performance computing architectures. As AI workloads scale globally, the demands on energy efficiency, reliability, and mission-critical infrastructure are growing at an unprecedented pace.
This 2-hour deep-dive brings together leading experts from academia, engineering, and industry to explore the real-world systems that power the AI economy. From energy-efficient chip design and advanced computer architecture to hyperscale data centers and resilient electrical systems, the session will examine how infrastructure choices directly shape AI performance, cost, sustainability, and resilience.
Participants will gain insight into:
How modern chips and computer architectures are optimized for AI workloads
The evolving role of data centers as the backbone of large-scale AI analytics
Energy challenges and sustainability strategies for AI infrastructure
Designing mission-critical electrical systems for reliability and scale
The future of AI infrastructure in a power-constrained world
This session offers a rare, cross-disciplinary view into the physical foundations of AI—bridging research, engineering, and real-world deployment.
Whether you are building AI systems, investing in infrastructure, shaping policy, or managing enterprise-scale compute, this session will equip you with a clearer understanding of what it truly takes to power intelligence at scale.
Reserve your spot today!
We look forward to welcoming you to Tech Pulse 2030 and sharing this exciting journey with you.
Hosted by
AI 2030 www.ai2030.org
AI 2030 is a global initiative committed to mainstreaming Responsible AI by 2030. Through cross-sector collaboration, capacity building, and inclusive programming, AI 2030 empowers leaders, organizations, and communities to harness AI for the benefit of humanity.
Chicago AI Council www.chicagoaicouncil.org
The Chicago AI Council is committed to a future where AI benefits everyone—from Chicago to the world. Its mission is driven by three core priorities: (1) making Chicago the global capital of responsible AI by convening international leaders through forums, awards, and innovation showcases; (2) fueling AI innovation by uniting research, entrepreneurship, and industry to build and scale trustworthy, real-world solutions; and (3) turning AI education into real job opportunities by preparing students and workers for emerging, high-growth roles across the AI economy.
In partnership with:
Discovery Partners Institute (DPI): https://dpi.illinois.edu/
The Discovery Partners Institute empowers people to jumpstart their tech careers or companies in Chicago. With state investment and a new innovation district in development, DPI has the resources to attract, develop and leverage the most ambitious people and companies the region has to offer — and keep them here.
About Programmers: https://www.programmersinc.com/
With over 35 years of experience in tailoring future-forward solutions and delivering fast-to-value results, Programmers's mission is to help businesses exceed their software products, modernization, AI and data analytics goals.
About 1871 https://1871.com/
The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, dba 1871 is a 501c3 organization that exists to inspire, equip, and support people from all backgrounds to build and innovate extraordinary businesses.