Powering the AI Boom: Insights from Foley & Lardner’s 2026 Data Center Development Report
Event Description:
AI, crypto, and cloud demand are driving unprecedented U.S. data center growth — but energy scarcity, regulatory hurdles, and market corrections loom.
Join us for an exclusive webinar as we take a deep dive into the opportunities, challenges, and strategic shifts shaping U.S. data center growth in the age of AI.
This webinar will explore:
- Key findings on energy availability, regulatory hurdles, and market correction risks.
- Opportunities in renewables, battery storage, cooling technologies, and geographic expansion.
- Stakeholder-specific insights for developers, providers, and operators.
We will be joined by seasoned industry leaders who will share strategic considerations from their vantage points in the AI and blockchain-driven data center ecosystem — and discuss their experiences navigating permitting complexities, long-term energy procurement, and evolving stakeholder expectations.
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Featured Speakers
Brandi Gill
General Counsel, TensorWave
William Jackman
Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Riot Platforms
Jeff Atkin
Partner and Co-Chair, Energy and Infrastructure Sector, Foley & Lardner
Rachel Conrad
Senior Counsel and Co-Lead, Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure Team, Foley & Lardner
Daniel Farris
Partner and Co-Lead, Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure Team, Foley & Lardner