Overload or Opportunity: Data Centers & the Energy Transition
Data center growth is creating unprecedented challenges at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and policy. Data center development is no longer just about land and fiber—it’s about navigating some of the most pressing energy challenges.
Join YPE SF Bay Area for an engaging panel discussion with data center industry leaders and networking happy hour. This panel will tackle the complex realities of scaling projects in a constrained energy environment, highlighting emerging challenges and sharing insights on strategies for navigating them.
Following the discussion, stay for drinks, food, and networking with fellow young professionals shaping the future of energy and technology.
This event is sponsored by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Pillsbury is one of the world’s foremost law firms, advising Technology companies and their investors, as well as clients in the Energy & Infrastructure, Financial, Life Sciences & Digital Health, Real Estate & Construction, and other dynamic industries.
Agenda
5:30-6:00: Event Check-In
6:00-7:00: Panel Discussion
7:00-8:00: Networking with Food and Drinks
Our Panelists
Madeline Silva, Senior Director of Strategic Commercial Solutions at PG&E
Arnaud Paquet, Senior Manager at Crusoe
Brent Whitehead, Co-Founder and COO at Giga Energy
Olivia Lugar, Associate at Pillsbury
About YPE
YPE SF Bay Area is a local chapter of the global Young Professionals in Energy nonprofit organization, which includes over 40,000 members across 40 chapters. We facilitate the advancement of young professionals in the energy sector by providing opportunities for professional networking and knowledge sharing. YPE empowers its members to be leaders in their communities and the global energy industry through various event-oriented initiatives.