Every search, every AI-generated response, every streamed video, and every cloud-stored file lives inside data centers—but they don’t just store information, they process, compute, and power the digital age. With demand for computing skyrocketing due to AI, quantum computing, and immersive virtual worlds, data centers are consuming more energy than ever before.
So how do we power the future without overwhelming our grid? What new technologies and energy sources—from nuclear power to orbital and underwater data centers—are emerging to keep up with the digital economy? And how is Maryland positioning itself as a leader in AI infrastructure, GovCloud, and sustainable data center innovation?
Featuring:
Amy Marks – SVP, Compass Datacenters
Minghong Xu – Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Nancy Novak – Chief Innovation Officer, Compass Datacenters
Jason Michael Perry – Sr. Advisor of Corporate Innovation and Technology, World Trade Center Institute