Data Centers, Nuclear Power and Broadband A one-day conference exploring AI and Broadband Infrastructure Early Bird ONLY $145 Thursday, March 27, 2025 | Washington, DC The rapid rise of cloud computing and artificial intelligence has placed an unprecedented strain on America’s energy grid, drawing new attention to the energy-hungry expansion

The photo gallery captures not just the presentations, but the engaging conversations and networking at the event.

Latency experienced by users is dependent in part on their distance from internet exchange points.

Guith said natural gas was a key factor in keeping electricity affordable.

The event will take place at Clyde’s of Gallery Place starting at 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 8:15 a.m.

Hundreds of millions of people are using mostly text-based AI applications.

A convergence of interest between the energy-hungry needs of major Internet players and the Trump administration's 'energy dominance'

In Europe, environmental standards 'are not a hope, not a wish, not a best effort—it's a regulatory mandate.'

Power availability is now dictating location decisions, forcing fiber providers to adapt with unprecedented long-haul infrastructure builds.

In 2024, there was 6.7 gigawatts of data center demand, said Kush Urs of Guggenheim Partners. That was more than 6X since 2020.

'On-site generation would be up to 85% efficient when you capture waste heat on site,' Summers said, versus 33% grid efficiency.

Unlike hyperscale facilities purpose-built for specific customers, mid-market operators face the challenge of designing flexible facilities.

Supply chains for fiber optics infrastructure are strained by global disruptions.

The survey indicated a growing demand for DCI bandwidth.

Experts gather next Thursday to explore AI infrastructure challenges at the intersection of data centers, nuclear power, and broadband.

Former Energy and Commerce Chairman to work on nuclear energy policy

This event previewed the upcoming in-person 'Data Centers, Nuclear Power, and Broadband Summit' conference on March 27

Current legislation insufficient to protect data center infrastructure, experts fear

The bill aims to fast-track the process for studying and approving nuclear reactor projects.

Overcapacity concerns raise questions about the software giant’s AI forecast.

Believes FERC currently poses too many regulatory hurdles

Need to upgrade driven by data center growth

Subcommittee hearing discussed future energy needs for AI infrastructure.

With AI driving huge energy needs, some states see an opportunity

The maker of ChatGPT put out an RFP for land, electricity, engineers and architects in Oregon, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Join us to explore what’s next for the backbone of the digital economy.

Expects tech companies to play a key role in nuclear investment

The summit will provide key insights into the evolving relationship between power generation, data centers, and broadband infrastructure.

Trump's theory of the economy is that the American left foolishly turned its back on domestic energy production.

Making AI more efficient could be less taxing on the environment, experts say, even if its huge electricity needs are not going away.

Amazon Web Services is building next to the Susquehanna nuclear plant in eastern Pennsylvania. Utilities say that's not fair.

'Stargate will be building the physical and virtual infrastructure to power the next generation of advancements in AI,' Trump said.

These vast, climate-controlled facilities, housing thousands of servers, support cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making.

The 'Data Centers, Nuclear Power and Broadband Summit' took place on March 27, 2025.

Nuclear energy gained momentum as a green solution to data centers' rising power demands.

Construction is expected to conclude by the end of 2025

Data centers are driving power demands but few seem to want data centers near them.

The agency's looking to help the sector expand to keep pace with surging demand.

These vast, climate-controlled facilities, housing thousands of servers, support cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making.

Data centers are leaving an increasingly visible footprint on our environment

Many areas of Chicago rely on outdated and privately-owned telecommunication networks.

The new measure is set to come with substantial economic benefits for the state, proponents say.

Vigilant NOC operations are vital to preserving reliable broadband performance and customer satisfaction.

Data centers are expected to grow to 6% of American energy consumption by 2026

The adoption of new technologies presents operators with a plethora of new variables to manage on the user control plane.

Bandwidth requirements for cloud businesses suggest that a dedicated 10 or 20 Megabits per second symmetrical is needed.

As providers attempt to expand their fiber footprints, some are turning to open access networks.

Braodband Breakfast is tracking each state's BEAD grant application window.

Braodband Breakfast is tracking fixed wireless access subscriptions.

Braodband Breakfast is tracking wireline broadband subscriptions.

Braodband Breakfast is tracking wireline broadband subscribers by technology.

A part of digital Infrastructure investment, hyperscale data centers embody the communications and computation necessary for scaling broadband.

Real convergence has taken hold in the fiber, wireless infrastructure and data center asset class categories.

January 19, 2021 —“Cloud technology has fundamentally taken a different form during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Karthik Narain, cloud first lead at Accenture, adding that businesses are transitioning to the cloud at rapid paces. Investments in and usage of cloud computing have surged 57 percent due

September 26, 2020 – The next wave of 5G has the potential to revolutionize education and democracy, said Jonathan Solomon, solutions architect for Amazon Web Services, in a question and answer session at the Broadband Communities Summit on Wednesday with Bob Knight, executive vice president of Harr

June 12, 2020 – During the virtual ConnectX conference of the Wireless Infrastructure Association, panelists addressed changes in the aims and ambitions of the humble cellular tower companies. “The future is converged,” said Alex Gellman, CEO of Vertical Bridge, on one of the webinar sessions hosted

Broadband in the U.S.A.: Every state and territory

The rapid rise of cloud computing and artificial intelligence has placed an unprecedented strain on America’s energy grid.

Cryptographic technologies and blockchain ledgers are driving a new era of decentralized finance.

As data centers proliferate, Nuclear Energy is potentially ready for a revival.

American energy production has increased substantially over the past few years.

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2013 – A panel of experts discussed the potential for the use of cloud computing by federal agencies at an event held by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation on Wednesday morning. The security of cloud computing was a primary concern for many of the panelists. Ma

Fiber-optic technology is the gold standard for home or commercial broadband, and powers wireless connectivity, too.

Mobile communication has become a central part internet connectivity.

The internet has the potential to impact, and also to enhance, society's democratization.

Section 230 is sometimes called the 26 words that created the internet.

Satellite broadband remains an option those areas beyond the reach of fiber, terrestrial or mobile wireless.

Social media plays a powerful force in the lives of most adults and teenagers.

Debates about the role of free speech have been transformed by broadband internet services.

Semiconductors are the world’s new oil.

The 5G wireless standard promises breakthrough in capacity, speed and dynamic spectrum-sharing capabilities.

Whether licensed, unlicensed or shared, radio frequency spectrum is the critical resource for wireless communication.

Tribal leaders say the federal government has failed to uphold its trust responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of Native American tribes.

The Universal Service Fund, codified in 1996 with the Telecommunications Act, remains the foundation of universal access.

Artificial intelligence is poised to transform humans' relationship with technology, and each other.

Wireless technologies are critical for mobile communications, and for being able to reach remote locations.

Because Rural America is often the least-connected region in the country, ensuring coverage is central to BEAD.

The pandemic has prompted a new era of funding for broadband infrastructure.

Open Access networks separate network operations from internet services. Ownership may also be separate from operations.

Whether broadband providers may prioritize delivery of bits by the entities they own is a divisive topic.

The last three years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of communities building publicly-owned, locally controlled infrastructure.

We need humans to make digital inclusion work.

Technology, particularly broadband access and adoption, plays a vital role in K-12 and secondary education.

The innovations of telehealth and mobile health care has transformed medicine and health care.

Ensuring that emergency communications are enabled with broadband is the next frontier in public safety.

Broadband internet service allows many people to work from almost anywhere.

Digital locks and keys are necessary, but not sufficient, to ensure cybersecurity.

The scourge of robocalls is making America's once-vaunted telephone network less trustworthy.

The BEAD program is implemented by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the U.S. Commerce Department.

Wireless Internet Service Providers play an important role in delivery of fixed wireless broadband.

The entire concept of privacy has been transformed by broadband and the internet.

Accurate broadband mapping and data has been central to America's broadband buildout.

Cities of the future rely on high-speed internet access and advanced fiber and wireless connectivity.

The infrastructure necessary for advanced energy also powers the infrastructure necessary for high-speed internet.

Self-driving cars are one of many advances to come for smart cities and communities.

Drones and airborne transportation are one of many advances to come for smart cities and communities.

Antitrust has been re-invigorated by concern over the power of big technology, media and telecom companies.