Powering AI in Alberta — A Technical Discussion

Focus

As artificial intelligence (AI) investment scales into the billions of dollars, AIcentric data centers are projected to demand gigawatts of power rather than megawatts in the near future. This represents orders of magnitude increase in existing power consumptions. Alberta, with its abundant natural resources, cold climate, and competitive energy infrastructure, is well-positioned to contribute to this transformation. Recent efforts to attract off-grid AI data center investments underscore the urgency of addressing unique energy challenges, including sudden and sometimes unpredictable power shifts. By bringing together diverse perspectives, this workshop aims to spark thoughtful discussion on how Alberta can navigate this evolving landscape and support future innovation <a href="http://responsibly.

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This workshop will bring together experts from AI, Alberta-based utilities, and data center professionals to foster interdisciplinary conversation and idea exchange. By establishing common ground, we aim to address shared challenges and opportunities in building resilient and sustainable infrastructure that supports innovation and <a href="http://growth.

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Co-sponsored by: RCES — RESILIENT & CLEAN ENERGY SYSTEMS

Speaker(s): Robert (Rob) Baker, Darin DuMontier, James Crossman, Xiaoqi Tan, To be confirmed

Agenda:
Time Activity Duration
1:00 – 1:05 PM Introduction 5 min
1:05 – 1:45 PM Speakers (10 min each x 4) 40 min
1:45 – 2:00 PM Discussion 15 min
2:00 – 2:10 PM Coffee Break 10 min
2:10 – 3:10 PM Panel Discussion 1 hour
3:10 – 3:30 PM Free Time for Audience Discussions 20 min

Room: Room 8-207, Bldg: DICE Building , University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 1H9