Hyperscalers are coming, and they’re hungry. The rapid expansion of data centers is not just a challenge—it’s a tidal wave, surging toward utilities, grid operators, and developers alike. The big question isn’t “if” we can handle the load—it’s “how” we do it without breaking the grid or stifling innovation. Hear from utilities at the tip of the spear, and what they have learned about what it takes to meet the demands of hyperscalers while keeping the lights on for everyone else.

This session isn’t a pie-in-the-sky thought experiment. It’s a practical, no-nonsense exploration of how to squeeze more juice out of the grid, unlock capacity that’s just sitting there, and reimagine how seemingly opposing forces can partner to keep pace with explosive demand. Cooling tech, hosting capacity analysis, grid-enhancing technologies, co-located storage and generation—we’re diving into the smartest, most innovative ideas that are being put into action today.

You’ll hear from people who are actually in the trenches—not theorists, not futurists, but doers—about what’s working, what’s scalable, and what still needs a little elbow grease. With insights pulled from the crucible of real-world experience, this session will challenge your assumptions and leave you with concrete tools to adapt to the future.

If you’re a utility, developer, or power producer who feels like you’re standing in front of a freight train called “data center demand,” this is the session you can’t afford to miss. Let’s turn bottlenecks into breakthroughs and build a grid that’s ready for the future.