The rapid growth of AI infrastructure is reshaping the conversation around energy. As energy demand rises and data centers expand, questions around grid capacity, affordability, reliability, and sustainability are becoming increasingly urgent. At the same time, Ohio has a unique opportunity to capture the economic benefits of AI infrastructure growth.

Through innovation-driven programming and cross-sector engagement, the 2026 Energy Innovation Summit: Grid to Growth will explore the deployable technologies, policy incentives, and decisive leadership required to enhance grid resilience while fueling economic opportunity.

This focused, half-day conversation will bring together utility leaders, policy experts, energy founders, technology companies, manufacturers, and investors for candid conversations about the opportunities and challenges ahead.