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Wood Mackenzie at DTECH® Data Centers & AI

Defining How AI + Load Growth Shape Tomorrow’s Grid

Wood Mackenzie is proud to be the official partner at DTECH® Data Centers & AI

📅 12–14 May 2026
📍 DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Paradise Valley | Scottsdale, AZ


AI is one of the most transformative advancements in decades, and powering it requires enormous energy. As data centres scale to meet AI demand, utilities are facing new challenges around grid capacity, reliability, and cost.

DTECH® Data Centers & AI brings together industry leaders to explore how utilities and developers can navigate this shift from grid modernisation and demand response to new rate designs and load management strategies.

Meet us at the event to explore the latest insights on managing AI demand and scaling power infrastructure with Wood Mackenzie. Use our promo code to enjoy 10% off your registration.

DTECH Data Centers & AI

 

Join our workshop: Innovations for Large Load Interconnection

📅 12 May 2026 | 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 North Ballroom

Registration: This complimentary workshop requires an add-on to your main registration, available when registering or by visiting the visitor hub.


Utilities face a generational challenge, supporting massive load growth without compromising grid reliability or customer affordability.

Join our exclusive workshop for insights into the latest innovations shaping large-load interconnection, from new engineering models to cost allocation strategies and behind-the-meter technologies.

Workshop Agenda:

  • 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Part 1: The Large Load Outlook and New Interconnection Models
  • 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Part 2: Innovating for Speed and Affordability

Stay on after the session for networking with speakers and peers ahead of the Opening Reception.

Visit the event page for the full agenda.

 

Speakers

Ben Hertz-Shargel

Global Head of Grid Transformation & Large Loads

Ben leads research across electrification, data centres, grid modernisation, distributed energy resources and VPPs.

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Adam Scarsella

VP - Digital Infrastructure Sales | Voltus

Justin Felt

Director, Policy Analysis and Development | Exelon

Jeanna Furnish

Senior Director - Expansion Planning | MISO

Gabe Tabak

Head of Energy Policy | Verrus

Judson Tillinghast

Manager, Data Center Strategy | Arizona Public Service (APS)

Nate Rice

Supervisor Electric Transmission Strategic Initiatives | Dominion

Brian Bassett

Director | Simple Thread

Jahnavi Gopi Krishnan

Manager of Interconnection Planning | PG&E

Sarah Colvin

Chief Revenue Officer | Camus Energy

Kerri Carnes

Director of Customer to Grid Solutions | APS

Matt Johnson

SVP of Corporate and Business Development | EnergyHub