

Gigawatts and Gigabytes: Energy Careers & Load Growth in Big Tech
Note: We are currently sold out for this event and are at maximum capacity for the venue. We hope to see you at future YPE events!
Curious how ⚡energy professionals⚡ are shaping the future of Big Tech 🤖🧑🏾💻? Join us for an inside look at real careers at the intersection of energy, sustainability, and hyperscale computing.
This session will dive into what energy work actually looks like at major tech companies—from procurement and policy to international strategy and sustainability. Join energy pros with experience at Google and Microsoft to break down how energy teams are structured, what skills are in demand, and how AI 🤖 and data center load growth 🚀📈 are reshaping the space. Whether you're just starting out or eyeing your next move, this is your roadmap into one of the fastest-evolving corners of the energy world.
Speakers:
Audrey Lee Ph.D.: Board Dr at Redaptive and Spruce Power ⚡ ex- Microsoft, Snr Dr Energy Strategy and Partnerships
Karl Walter: Tech Program Mgr (Adv Energy Tech) at Google ⚡ ex- E3 and Guidehouse Consulting
Parth Patel: Sr AI/ML Architect at AWS ⚡ ex- Deloitte Consulting. Author of 2 books on “Generative AI Workloads for Sustainability”
Grace Pratt (YPE Moderator): Associate at Caliber Strategies
Agenda:
5:45 PM: Doors Open
6:15 PM: Panel
6:50 PM: Q&A
8:00 PM: Close
Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided