The event will take place at Clyde’s of Gallery Place starting at 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 8:15 a.m.
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 26, 2025 – Industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts will gather in the nation’s capital Thursday for the Data Centers, Nuclear Power, and Broadband Summit, a one-day conference exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and the evolving energy landscape.
The event and webcast will take place at Clyde’s of Gallery Place, 707 7th Street NW, Washington, D.C., starting promptly at 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 8:15 a.m.
With AI driving unprecedented growth in cloud computing and data center expansion, the summit will tackle the urgent challenge of energy supply, regulatory hurdles, and the role of nuclear power in supporting future infrastructure. Attendees can expect insightful discussions, high-level policy analysis, and expert perspectives on balancing innovation with sustainability.
Keynote Speakers:Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas – Vice Chair, House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on EnergyRep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn. – Chairman, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and WaterChristopher Guith – Senior Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Energy InstitutePanels & Expert Discussions:
Panel 1: Data Centers, AI, and Nuclear Energy
Fatima Maria Ahmad, Senior VP, Clean Energy, Boundary StoneBrian Smith, Director, Nuclear Reactor Development, Idaho National LaboratoryEwelina Czapla, Manager, Cloud Government Affairs, GoogleStephen Snyder, Partner, Womble Bond DickinsonChip Pickering, CEO, INCOMPASModerated by Daniel Moore, Energy and Climate Reporter, Axios
Panel 2: Cutting Red Tape for Broadband and Energy Projects
Andy Berke, Former Administrator, USDA’s Rural Utilities ServiceLaban Coblentz, Head of Communication, ITERJulianne Szyper, Deputy Director, Virginia Department of EnergyCarol Lane, VP, Government Affairs, X-energyModerated by Drew Clark, CEO & Publisher, Broadband Breakfast
Panel 3: Using IXPs to Improve Rural Connectivity
Hunter Newby, Owner, Newby VenturesDavid Jeppsen, Chief of Global Public Affairs, NTT CorporationRon da Silva, CEO, Network Technologies GlobalArt Kazmierczak, Director, ArelionModerated by Brent Legg, Executive VP, Connected NationEvent Agenda:8:15 AM: Registration8:30 AM: Keynote Address from Congressman Randy Weber8:45 AM: Welcome Remarks + Networking Breakfast9:15 AM: Special Address from Christopher Guith, U.S. Chamber of Commerce9:30 AM: Panel 1 – Data Centers, AI, and Energy10:30 AM: Intermission10:45 AM: Panel 2 – Cutting Red Tape for Broadband and Energy Projects11:45 AM: Lunch12:00 PM: Keynote Address from Congressman Chuck Fleischmann1:00 PM: Panel 3 – Using IXPs to Improve Rural ConnectivityRegistration Information
The conference is open for both in-person and webinar attendance. In-person tickets are available for $195 (3-month Breakfast Club Membership included). Webinar attendance is $45 (1-month Breakfast Club Membership included).
Breakfast Club Members watch for free.
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Data Centers, Nuclear Power and Broadband
Data Centers, Nuclear Power and Broadband A one-day conference exploring AI and Broadband Infrastructure Register for Only $195 Thursday, March 27, 2025, 8:30 a.m., Clyde’s of Gallery Place, 707 7th Street NW, Washington The rapid rise of cloud computing and artificial intelligence has placed an unprecedented strain on
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