Name
PANEL DISCUSSION: Connecting Energy, Computing & AI: Opportunities for Appalachia
Date & Time
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Speakers
Budd Shaffer, KeyLogic
Briggs White, U.S. Research Impact Alliance
Daniel Tkacik, CMU Scott Institute for Energy Innovation
Kirk Gerdes, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
Briggs White, U.S. Research Impact Alliance
Daniel Tkacik, CMU Scott Institute for Energy Innovation
Kirk Gerdes, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
Description
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Leveraging existing infrastructure: using regional energy resources and infrastructure to support growing AI and computing demand
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Bridging energy and computing: connecting reliable energy supply with the computing capabilities needed to advance AI
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Applying AI to future energy systems: using AI to inform complex decisions around next-generation energy infrastructure
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Unlocking regional opportunities: exploring how energy, computing, and AI capabilities can support innovation and growth across Appalachia