The Sustainable Data Center Power Stack
Join us during San Francisco Climate Week for a high-level gathering co-hosted by Noon Energy and Mind the Bridge, bringing together the leaders building the next-generation energy stack powering AI infrastructure.
As AI scales, data centers are rapidly becoming the world’s fastest deployment platform for new energy systems, forcing a fundamental rethink of how we generate, store, and operate power across the grid and beyond. For the first time in decades, AI is forcing a ground-up rearchitecture of the energy system.
This event convenes hyperscalers, utilities, investors, and energy innovators to unpack how a new, integrated power stack is emerging to meet this demand.
For energy leaders: Understand what is already technically and commercially viable today, and how leading utilities and operators are deploying new solutions to power data center growth.
For investors: Gain a clearer view of the industrial landscape behind AI infrastructure, and connect with top-tier innovators building the next generation of energy systems.
For builders & AI/energy enthusiasts: Plug into a high-signal network of founders, corporates, and operators shaping the future of data center power.
This event is part of the Mind the Bridge Silicon Valley Summit 2026.
Agenda
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Doors Open & Networking
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Opening: The Energy Bottleneck to Scaling AI
A leading hyperscaler outlines the key constraints shaping data center deployment today: from interconnection bottlenecks to reliability, cost, and permitting challenges.
Featuring:
Carolyn Campbell, Head of Clean Technology Innovation at Meta
Aric Saunders, EVP Commercialization at Noon Energy
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM | Quick Recharge
9:45 AM – 10:25 AM | Panel: The New Data Center Energy Stack
A deep dive into how an integrated energy stack is taking shape across power generation, storage, and grid hardware, and what it will take to deploy it at scale.
Featuring:
Chris Graves, CEO at Noon Energy
Daniel Padilla, Business Development & Strategy Lead at Emerald AI
Madison Freeman, Senior Policy & Business Development Manager at Heron Power
Candice Yu, Director of Business Development at Kairos Power
Arnaud Paquet, Senior Director at Crusoe [Moderator]
10:25 AM – 11:00 AM | Utilities Perspective: Learnings & Best Practices
Utilities across the globe share real-world insights on enabling reliable, scalable power for data centers: from demand response to new partnership models with technology providers.
Featuring:
Dinesh Soundararajan, Innovation Manager at Enel
Aaron Panzer, Head of Venture Acceleration at National Grid
Chris Karwick, Assistant Director Utility Operations at Silicon Valley Power
Ezio Marinato, Head of Innovation Ecosystems Management at Terna
Farnaz Amin, Head of Business Development, Grid Modernization (Americas) at AWS [Moderator]
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Networking & Drinks
Why Attend
Frontline Insights: Hear directly from hyperscalers, utilities, and leading energy startups shaping the energy infrastructure behind AI.
Access to Decision-Makers: Connect with the companies building, deploying, and financing the next generation of power systems for data centers.
The Power Stack Dream Team: Connect with the leading companies and minds building the full energy stack behind next-generation data centers.
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.