The 2nd Annual PA Data Center & Energy Innovation Summit will bring together key stakeholders to explore the intersection of innovation, energy, and critical infrastructure, highlighting Pennsylvania's unique strengths in each of these sectors.

Date: March 27, 2026 

Location: The Landing Hotel at Pittsburgh's North Shore, 757 Casino Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 

Details: The momentum is real—and it’s happening in Pennsylvania. After a sold-out inaugural year, the PA Data Center & Energy Innovation Summit returns to Pittsburgh, bringing together the leaders, investors, operators, utilities, manufacturers, and policymakers shaping the Commonwealth’s role in the next era of digital and energy infrastructure.

Last year’s Summit sold out in six days, and it will sell out again! Pennsylvania’s premier gathering for the data center and energy innovation ecosystem returns bigger and better. Join industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers as we explore the future of data center development, energy solutions, and local economic impact. CLICK HERE to explore 2025 Summit highlights. 

Why Attend:

• Exclusive Access to Hyperscale Operators & Developers: Meet the visionaries driving projects across Indiana, Beaver, Westmoreland, Greene, and other counties.
• The Pennsylvania Way – Power Your Way: Dive into microgrids, advanced power solutions, and local fuels—bring your own generation or use ours.
• Meet the Builders: Connect with the architects, engineers, and suppliers shaping tomorrow’s data centers.
• Meet the Policy Makers: Gain insights from the people driving the rules, regulations, and incentives that make Pennsylvania a global hub.

Featured Keynote Voices

• A senior leader from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• The Undersecretary of the U.S. Department of Energy
• Corey Hessen, CEO, Homer City Redevelopment LLC: leading one of the most ambitious multi-billion-dollar energy and economic redevelopment projects in Pennsylvania history

Critical Conversations for Pennsylvania’s Future

Earning Your Welcome: Best Practices for Community Relations
Hyperscale operators including AWS and Google, alongside the Data Center Coalition, share proven strategies for building trust, accelerating approvals, and creating lasting community partnerships.

Empire of Lights: We Build It Here
From George Westinghouse’s original grid to today’s manufacturing resurgence—Western Pennsylvania is once again building the backbone of America’s energy system. Hear directly from the manufacturers racing to meet unprecedented demand for grid-scale components.

The Power of Data Centers
Inside the energy deals reshaping the region:

• Vistra’s landmark nuclear energy agreement with Meta in Beaver County
• International Electric Power’s newly announced 944 MW facility in Greene County
• Exus Renewables’ grid-stabilization innovations

The Infrastructure of Data Centers
A deep dive into the systems that make the digital economy work—from power to fiber—featuring PJM Interconnection, regional utilities, fiber providers, and one of the world’s largest infrastructure investors.

Exclusive Report Release

Be the first to see a new comprehensive study quantifying the surge of local jobs and investment across manufacturing, energy, and technology driven by Pennsylvania’s data center economy.
 

Cost:

Members-only registration window: February 5-19
Non-Member registration open date: February 20

Tech Council Member | $199 (through March 27)
Non-Member | $399 (February 20 - March 12) | $449 Late/Onsite (March 13 - March 27)

Pre-registration is required to help us plan for your arrival. Walk-in registrants, when accepted, must pay onsite by credit card or check—no exceptions.
Refunds requested less than three business days before the event will not be granted. 

Thank you to our event Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsors

Keynote Sponsor

Panel Sponsors

Breakfast Sponsor

Lunch Sponsor

Break Sponsor

Lanyard Sponsor

VIP Reception Sponsor

VIP Reception Sponsor

Thought-Leader Sponsor

Tote Bag & VIP Reception Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

Participating Sponsor

Sponsorships:

Sponsorships are available to put your organization at the center of data center and energy innovation in Pennsylvania. Contact Ashley Steckel, VP, Business Development (asteckel@pghtech.org) to learn more or CLICK HERE to download the 2026 PA Data Center & Energy Innovation Summit sponsorship packet.

Want the member rate? Contact Brooke Wozniak, Business Development Manager (bwozniak@pghtech.org).