Powering What’s Next: Data Center World Power 2026 Puts Energy at the Center of the AI Economy
Spotlighting the technologies, partnerships and strategies shaping the next generation of data center capacity
As artificial intelligence drives unprecedented demand for data center capacity, access to reliable power has emerged as one of the industry's defining challenges. Data Center World Power, taking place September 21-23 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, will bring together data center operators, utilities, energy providers, technology innovators and infrastructure leaders to explore the strategies and technologies needed to power the industry's next phase of growth.
The second annual event will examine the forces reshaping how data centers source, generate, manage and consume power. Among the key trends expected to fuel industry conversations are AI-driven demand growth, grid interconnection delays, behind-the-meter power generation, renewable energy bottlenecks, battery storage and evolving utility partnership models. The conference will also explore the shift from centralized AI training facilities toward distributed infrastructure supporting AI inference, as well as growing community and regulatory pressure around data center development.
