Artificial Intelligence has enormous potential to transform the energy sector and shape our future. From driving innovation and solving complex solutions to enhancing the way we understand and manage systems, AI is at the forefront of the energy sector’s evolution.
The U.S. AI & Energy Summit unites policymakers, legislators and innovators to explore the unique role of AI, from modernizing energy infrastructure, driving economic growth and addressing national energy challenges.   
With the next 4 years set to bring some exciting developments in AI, this summit will address the necessary building blocks required to steward this technology for the benefit of all.

Event Themes

Building a National AI Strategy for Energy

AI, Energy and National Security

Scaling AI Innovation in the Energy Sector​

Optimizing Energy in Data Centers

AI and Energy Access - Bridging gaps in Rural and Underserved Communities​

Confirmed speakers include

Senator Daines
Senator
Steve Daines
(R-MT)

Member of the Senate Finance and Energy & Natural Resources Committees

U.S. Senate
BobLatta
Congressman
Bob Latta
(R-OH-05)


Member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee; and Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy

U.S. House of Representatives
DonBeyer2
Congressman
Don Beyer
(D-VA-08)


Member of the Ways & Means Committee; and Senior House Democrat, Joint Economic Committee

U.S. House of Representatives
Pugliese
Anthony Pugliese

Director, Office of Technology Transitions and Chief Commercialization Officer

U.S. Department of Energy
(video speech)
SuzanneJaworowski
Secretary
Suzanne Jaworowski

Secretary for Energy and Natural Resources

State of Indiana
Congresswoman Houchin
Congresswoman
Erin Houchin (R-IN-09)

Member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee

U.S. House of Representatives
Obernolte
Congressman
Jay Obernolte
(R-CA-23)

Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Research & Technology, House Committee on Science, Space & Technology

U.S. House of Representatives
(video speech)
JonFord
Jon Ford

Executive Director

Indiana Office of Energy Development
Mary
Mary de Wysocki

Chief Sustainability Officer

Cisco
AmbassadorBajada
Ruth Bajada

Deputy Ambassador of the European Union to the United States

EU Delegation to the United States
Tanya-Das
Tanya Das

Director of AI & Energy Technology Policy

Bipartisan Policy Center

BradJohnson
Brad Johnson

Director,
Electric Utilities

Bentley Systems
Bradley
Bradley Williams

Senior Policy Advisor

Idaho National Laboratory
Baird Brown
Baird Brown

General Counsel

Philadelphia Energy Authority
Sherri
Sherri Goodman

Author and Secretary General

International Military Council on Climate and Security
Harry
Harry Krejsa

Director of Studies

Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology
Fatima
Fatima Ahmad

Senior Vice President

Boundary Stone Partners
MichaelYancey
Michael Yancey

Director of Congressional Policy

CRES Forum
Erin
Erin Sikorsky

Director

Center for Climate and Security
JohnFogarty
John Fogarty

Associate Director, Technology Policy Project

Bipartisan Policy Center
Christabelwebsite
Christabel Randolph

Associate Director

Center for AI and Digital Policy
Benjamin Shell
Benjamin Shell

Senior Product Manager

Scale Microgrids
Corey
Corey Glickman

Founder

Greenman Black
(Conference Rapporteur)
Jonathan
Jonathan Gilmour

Data Scientist

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Charlesforsite
Charles Hua

Founder & Executive Director

PowerLines
Shawn
Shawn Monroe

Principal Strategist for AI in the Energy Sector

Hitachi Vantara
Ryan
Ryan Lamke

Director, Advanced Energy & Technology

Red Duke Strategies
Monica
Monica Neukomm

Director

Argonne National Laboratory
Lisa
Lisa Epifani

Head of Policy

ClearPath
RichardJackson
Richard Jackson

Director, Department of Energy and Environment

District of Columbia
dANdELUREY
Dan Delurey

Senior Fellow

Vermont Law School
Swathi
Dr Swathi Karamcheti

Adjunct Professor and Global Sustainability Leader

Agenda

  • Corey Glickman, Founder, Greenman Black (confirmed)

9:15am – 9:25am          Keynote Speech: View from Congress

  • Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5), Member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee and Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy, U.S. House of Representatives (confirmed)

 

9:25am – 9:30am          Keynote Video Speech: View from the Federal Government

  • Anthony Pugliese, Chief Commercialization Officer and Director, Office of Technology Transitions, U.S. Department of Energy (confirmed)

 

9:30am – 9:40am          Keynote Speech: International Perspective

  • Ruth Bajada, Deputy Ambassador of the EU to the United States (confirmed)

 

Moderator                    Christabel Randolph, Associate Director, Center for AI and Digital Policy (confirmed)

The United States is working to harness the power of AI across the energy sector through a combination of government investments, public-private partnerships, policy development and technological innovation. This session will consider the key areas where AI is being integrated into the energy sector and the steps required from different stakeholders to accelerate the roll out of AI.

  • How are policymakers working to accelerate the roll out of AI technologies across the energy sector?
  • What role can City and State governments play? How are they working with the federal government to design a national strategy?

 

Speakers:

Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA-08), U.S. House of Representatives (confirmed)

Jon Ford, Executive Director, Indiana Office of Energy Development (confirmed)

Shawn Monroe, Principal Strategist for AI in the Energy Sector, Hitachi Vantara (confirmed

Moderator:

Dr Tanya Das, Director of AI and Energy Technology Policy, Bipartisan Policy Center (confirmed)

Sherri Goodman, Author and Secretary General, International Military Council on Climate and Security (confirmed)

As AI transforms the energy landscape, its implications extend far beyond efficiency and into the realm of national security. This session will focus on the role of AI in enhancing the resilience of energy infrastructure and systems against cyber threats and natural disasters.

  • How can AI strengthen national defense while driving the transition to a more resilient energy future?
  • What strategies are in place to mitigate potential risks to national security?
  • To what extent should the U.S. foster international collaboration?

 

Speakers:

Harry Krejsa, Director of Studies, Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology (confirmed)

Erin Sikorsky, Director, Center for Climate & Security (confirmed)

Ryan Lamke, Director, Advanced Energy & Technology, Red Duke Strategies (confirmed)

 

Moderator:

Michael Yancey, Director of Congressional Policy, CRES Forum (confirmed)

While early-stage AI innovations have demonstrated significant potential, scaling these solutions to meet the needs of the U.S. and global energy market remains a challenge. This session will explore the key partnerships, policies and practical steps being taken to accelerate the widespread adoption of AI tech across the energy sector.

  • What work is being done by federal, state and local policymakers to roll out AI technologies across the energy sector?
  • How can industry work with policymakers to support the widespread roll out of these technologies?
  • What can the U.S. learn from other countries? What has worked well elsewhere?

 

Speakers:

Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), Member, Senate Finance Committee and Member, Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senate (confirmed)

Brad Johnson, Director, Electric Utilities, Bentley Systems (confirmed)

Monica Neukomm, Director, Argonne National Laboratory (confirmed)

Charles Hua, Founder & Executive Director, PowerLines (confirmed)

Moderator:

John Fogarty, Associate Director of Technology Policy Project, Bipartisan Policy Center (confirmed)

2:10pm – 2:35pm          Keynote Fireside Chat

  • Secretary Suzanne Jaworowski, Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources, State of Indiana (confirmed)
  • Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IA-09), Member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, U.S. House of Representatives (confirmed)

 

Moderator:       Lisa Epifani, Head of Policy, ClearPath (confirmed)

2:35pm – 2:40pm          Keynote Video Speech

  • Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23), Chair of the House Research & Technology Subcommittee, House Committee on Science, Space & Technology, U.S. House of Representatives (confirmed)

As AI revolutionizes the energy sector, data centers will become more energy-intensive than ever. This session will explore the work being done to make data centers more efficient whilst still supporting performance demands. Participants will also consider the different policy frameworks to support more efficient data center development and address the challenges and opportunities in transitioning to more energy efficient practices.

  • What are the current and emerging policies for energy efficiency in data centers?
  • What work is being done to satisfy the growing demand for AI computing power and the need for more efficient use of data centers?
  • What is being done to connect data centers to the power grid in a timely and efficient manner?
  • How are different design innovations and technologies helping data centers to become more energy efficient?
  • How is AI itself supporting optimizing efficiencies?

Speakers:

Mary de Wysocki, Chief Sustainability Officer, Cisco (confirmed)

Bradley Williams, Senior Policy Advisor, Idaho National Laboratory (confirmed) 

Jonathan Gilmour, Data Scientist, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; and Future Leader Climate Fellow, The Aspen Institute (confirmed)

Benjamin Shell, Senior Product Manager, Scale Microgrids (confirmed)

 

Moderator:

Lisa Epifani, Head of Policy, ClearPath (confirmed)

As AI continues to evolve, its potential to bridge the energy gap in rural and underserved communities remains high. This session will consider the different ways that AI is supporting energy access for all, and the role required by different stakeholders to ensure nobody gets left behind.

  • How can AI bridge the energy gap in rural and underserved communities?
  • What work is being done by policymakers and industry to ensure a secure energy future for all?

 

Speakers:

Baird Brown, General Counsel, Philadelphia Energy Authority (confirmed)

Dr Swathi Karamcheti, Adjunct Professor and Global Sustainability Leader (confirmed)

Dan Delurey, Senior Fellow, Vermont Law School (confirmed)

Richard Jackson, Director, Department of Energy & Environment, District of Columbia (confirmed)

 

Moderator:

Fatima Ahmad, Senior Vice President, Boundary Stone Partners (confirmed)

  • Corey Glickman, Founder, Greenman Black (confirmed)

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