About Event

The Pennsylvania Data Center and Energy Innovation Summit aims to position Pennsylvania as a leader in the burgeoning data center industry. The summit will bring together key stakeholders to explore the intersection of innovation, energy, and critical infrastructure, highlighting Pennsylvania's unique strengths in each of these sectors.

2025 Pennsylvania Data Center and Energy Innovation Summit

At the Convergance of Energy, AI and Innovation:

Technological Advancements: The summit will showcase "critical breakthroughs in technology that are required to make data centers nimble, secure, efficient, and reliable." Discussions will delve into the latest advancements in data center design and operations, emphasizing the need for continuous innovation to meet evolving demands.

Economic Impact and Opportunities: The summit will explore the "diverse economic impact and opportunities associated with the data center ecosystem." Discussions will focus on job creation, investment attraction, and the positive ripple effects on related industries. The summit aims to showcase how data centers can be powerful economic engines for Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania's Energy Infrastructure: A central theme is "The power of power: Pennsylvania’s energy infrastructure positions our state to become a key player in future data center projects." The summit will highlight Pennsylvania's abundant energy resources, including nuclear power, and their ability to support the power-intensive nature of data centers.

Workforce and Public Policy: The summit will address critical "Workforce and Public Policy Issues" impacting the data center industry. Discussions will cover workforce training programs to develop skilled talent, incentives to attract data center development, and regulations that impact the sector's growth.

The summit presents a vital opportunity for Pennsylvania to establish itself as a prime location for data center development. By fostering collaboration and exploring the synergy between technology, energy, and infrastructure, the summit aims to cultivate a thriving data center ecosystem within the state.

What to Expect:

Morning and Afternoon Keynote Speakers: Industry experts will provide a "State of the Data Center Industry" overview and insights into key trends impacting Pennsylvania. They will also showcase large-scale data center or energy initiatives under development in the state.

Morning and Afternoon Panels:

• Technology Breakthroughs: Exploring breakthroughs in reliability, efficiency, security, and agility of data centers.

• Energy Opportunities: Examining Pennsylvania's energy landscape and opportunities to leverage its resources for data center power needs.

• Policy and Workforce: Discussing regulations, economic development policies, workforce opportunities, and challenges related to data center growth.

• “The Magic” of Data Centers: A CIO Discussion: Showcasing how data centers empower the global economy through the lens of local Chief Information Officers.

• Networking Opportunities: The summit will provide ample networking opportunities, including a potential data center tour during the cocktail hour.

Overall, the Pennsylvania Data Center and Energy Innovation Summit promises to be a valuable platform for showcasing the state's potential as a leader in the data center industry. By bringing together key players and facilitating insightful discussions, the summit can pave the way for a robust and sustainable data center ecosystem in Pennsylvania.

Meet the Speakers:

Michael Elias | Senior Equity Research Analyst, TMT - Communications Infrastructure, TD Cowen

Michael Elias is a Senior Equity Research Analyst at TD Cowen covering the Communications Infrastructure sector including Data Centers, Towers, and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) and has been a member of the Communications Infrastructure team since 2017. Prior to joining TD Cowen, Mr. Elias worked as an equity analyst at Xanthus Capital Management. Mr. Elias received his B.S. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research: Engineering Management Systems at Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

W. Mason Emnett | Senior Vice President, Public Policy, Constellation

Emnett leads the development and implementation of federal, regional, and state governmental, regulatory and public policy strategies for Constellation, the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy and the leading competitive retail supplier of energy products and services for 2 million homes and businesses across the United States. He is responsible for identifying and assessing key federal and state policy issues of interest to Constellation, crafting the company’s position on such issues and developing strategies for achieving public policy objectives on behalf of Constellation’s customers and businesses. He is also responsible for managing the company’s wholesale market design advocacy in each of the regional markets where the company operates. Prior to joining Exelon, Emnett was Senior FERC Counsel for NextEra Energy, Inc., where he provided legal support and strategic advice on federal regulatory matters. Before joining NextEra in 2014, Emnett served as Deputy Director of the Office of Energy Policy and Innovation at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, where he led the development of regulations and rules governing wholesale electric markets and the provision of interstate transmission service. Prior to joining in 2006, Emnett was in private practice with the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom LLP. Emnett lives in Washington, D.C. with his husband and daughter.

Chris Massetti | President, Donwil