Data Centres and our Alberta Advantage

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers society an incredible once-in-a-generation range of exponential advancement opportunities, while coming with immense energy demands. Maintenance of a reliable, affordable energy grid as we continue to balance the advancement of decarbonization efforts with support of AI’s rapidly growing energy consumption is a challenge that has become a critical conversation requiring fast-paced, complex action.

In this session, we will explore:

• Why Alberta’s geography, climate, and power system, among other considerations, is ideally suited for the data centre operations required to support AI’s computational capability and data storage demands.

• Short- and long-term challenges of managing the energy transition along with the economic opportunities of growing energy demand

• How directors (and Albertans) can participate in these important conversations while fulfilling their organizational purpose and commitment to stakeholders.

Note: Doors open at 7:00 a.m. for breakfast buffet; and panel discussion from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Date

November 7, 2024 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM MT

City

Edmonton

Location

Royal Glenora Club, 11160 River Valley Road NW

CEUS

Price

$65 members

$95 non-members

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