POWERING AI
Where Canada's AI Ambition Meets the Infrastructure That Makes It Possible
1 Day | 4 Themes | Power Packed Discussions
- 20th October, 2026
- The International Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
About Powering AI Canada 2026
Powering AI is a premier event hosted alongside the Global Data Centre & Cloud Expo (GDCC) Canada
2026.
As AI rapidly grows, so does the demand for clean, scalable energy and modern tech infrastructure. This
dedicated conference brings together tech innovators, energy leaders, investors, and policymakers to answer
one big question: How do we build the power infrastructure to support Canada’s AI future?
Join us to explore sustainable energy, modern power grids, next-gen data centers, and advanced cloud
computing.
Key Conference Themes
Lights On for AI
Solving the Energy Challenge of the Intelligence Age
Green by Design
Building an AI Future Without the Carbon Footprint
Betting on Intelligence
Financing the Infrastructure Behind the AI Revolution
The Hidden Friend of AI
Water, Cooling, and the Race for Resilience
The Infrastructure of Intelligence
Why AI Needs Infrastructure
AI is reshaping global business and technology—but it can’t run on code alone. Every AI model relies on a massive physical foundation:
● Energy & Power Grids: Reliable, large-scale electricity.
● Hardware & Data Centers: High-tech facilities, microchips, and cooling.
● Digital Networks: High-speed connectivity.
That’s where Powering AI comes in: We connect energy leaders, tech innovators, and infrastructure providers to build the grid that drives Canada’s AI future.
Can Infrastructure Keep Up?
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries, economies, and societies at an unprecedented pace. Yet behind every AI breakthrough lies a critical challenge: the power infrastructure required to power it.
As AI adoption accelerates globally, demand for compute capacity, data centres, cloud infrastructure, energy, cooling, and connectivity is growing exponentially. This growth presents both an extraordinary opportunity and a pressing challenge, how do we continue to unlock AI innovation while ensuring energy security, sustainability, and responsible resource management?
The 4 Pillars Powering the AI Era
Nuclear Power
24/7 reliable energy for non-stop AI workloads.
Natural Gas
Scalable power to meet rapid growth demands.
Renewable Energy
Clean, sustainable power for green AI.
Grid Infrastructure
Modernizing networks to deliver power efficiently.
Why This Matters
AI Energy Demands
AI infrastructure is becoming one of the largest consumers of electricity globally, creating significant pressure on power grids and energy systems. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), data centres consumed around 415 TWh of electricity in 2024, equivalent to about 1.5% of global electricity consumption. This has grown at ~12% per year over the last five years—more than four times faster than total global electricity demand.
Projections show data centre electricity consumption more than doubling to around 945 TWh by 2030 (just under 3% of global electricity), roughly equivalent to Japan’s total annual electricity use today. AI-driven accelerated servers are the primary driver, with their electricity consumption projected to grow by ~30% annually.
Who Will Attend
The decision-makers building the AI economy.
C-Level Executives
- CEOs
- CIOs
- CTOs
- Chief AI Officers
- Chief Data Officers
- Chief Sustainability Officers
Infrastructure Leaders
- Data Centre Operators
- Colocation Providers
- Cloud Architects
- Facilities Managers
- Network Infrastructure Leaders
Energy & Utilities
- Power Producers
- Grid Operators
- Renewable Energy Developers
- Battery Storage Providers
- Utility Executives
Investors & Policymakers
- Infrastructure Funds
- Private Equity
- Venture Capital
- Government Agencies
- Regulators
Power the next wave of AI.
Join the leaders, builders, and investors shaping the infrastructure of the AI economy. Register your interest to attend, exhibit, or sponsor POWERING AI.
