Data centers for AI processing demand huge amounts of power. Fitch Ratings projects that U.S. electricity demand, which has stayed relatively flat over the past two decades, is expected to grow between 2% and 2.5% annually until 2030, with data centers accounting for one-third of that demand. The Northern Virginia region has been identified as the top U.S market for data centers. This panel discussion will cover:

• Who are the players you need to know in this emerging market
• What impact will the growth of data centers have on the Appalachian region
• How can the Appalachian region meet the growing power demand for AI
• What type of infrastructure is needed to build out a fully-realized network