Cornell Energy Connection 2026

The Capacity Challenge: Powering an Age of Surging Demand

After decades of modest growth, a new era of electricity demand has arrived. As AI-driven data centers proliferate, transportation and buildings electrify, and climate-related stresses intensify, the race is on to ensure the grid can keep pace. Cornell Energy Connection brings together leaders shaping the future of energy to address one of the defining infrastructure challenges of our time. Discover how utilities, grid operators, developers, policymakers, innovators, and investors are accelerating generation deployment, unlocking demand flexibility, and reimagining the grid to power economic growth and a more resilient energy future that meets the capacity challenge.

Join us for this one-day event to engage with professionals and students across the energy landscape on emergent trends and challenges facing the industry.