The Southlake Foundation, a local nonprofit, is hosting a must-attend event for inventors, business leaders, investors, and tech enthusiasts seeking to understand the future of energy through the lens of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the Southlake Westin Hotel.
The event will bring together thought leaders, industry experts, and influential figures to explore important trends and challenges across various sectors. The summit will be entitled “Future Advancement in Energy and How AI Plays a Role,” which will include the following topics:
· Data Centers
· Hydrogen
· Natural Gas
· Nuclear Power
· Solar/Wind
· Utilities
Following a presentation by keynote speaker Aaron Dameron, President and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation, a panel of eight startup companies will pitch to the audience, which will include tech investors, tech companies, government officials, and local business leaders from the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Former Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs, a partner in Kelly, Hart, and Hallman, LLC, will moderate the expert panel that includes:
· James Sayles, Halliburton – AI’s role in cybersecurity and governance in global energy
· Danielle McLean, CEO, HYSKY – the future of hydrogen-powered aviation
· Kyeongjae Cho, Director, BEACONS at UT Dallas – AI breakthroughs in battery and energy storage
· Jerry Sisson, AI Data Center Consultant – optimizing next-gen energy systems
· Stephanie Byrd, Schneider Electric – AI-driven renewable energy marketing and sales
· Eric Padilla, Vistra Corp – policies shaping AI integration in power and utilities
The registration link is https://lnkd.in/ggrQRsya
Founded in 2019, Southlake Foundation is a passionate nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the Southlake community through volunteerism, cultural engagement, and youth-focused initiatives. The organization thrives on the belief that empowered individuals can drive lasting, positive change in their communities and beyond.
