Energy & Data Center Innovation Summit

EDCI 2026 Sponsors

November 13, 2026

Sporting Park – Kansas City, Kansas

The Energy & Data Center Innovation Summit (EDCI) returns in 2026, bringing cutting-edge insights and dynamic content together with the top players in data center and energy innovation to discuss the future of infrastructure – and Kansas City’s role in it.

Join engineers, policymakers, sustainability experts and tech leaders in forward-thinking conversations about the most pressing topics facing the industry today, including:

  • Strategic Energy Demand and Cross-Sector Integration – Explore how energy use is being balanced across industries – and what that means for resilient infrastructure.
  • Next-Gen Data Center Design and Scalability – Dive into the latest breakthroughs in design, sustainability and scalability that are fueling the future of data centers.
  • Innovation From Venture to Enterprise – Learn how startups and global corporations are reshaping infrastructure through bold, tech-forward approaches.
  • Public Policy as a Catalyst for Innovation – Examine how local and national policy influences the pace, placement and potential of energy and data center growth.
  • Networking and Executive Roundtables – Connect with peers, policymakers and the pioneers shaping what’s next.

EDCI 2026 Speakers

Our speaker lineup continues to grow. Additional industry leaders will be added as they are confirmed.

Cedric Deadmon

Cedric Deadmon

Managing Director
Per Scholas
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Andrew Schulte

Andrew Schulte

Shareholder – Energy
Polsinelli
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Kyle Smith

Kyle Smith

Global Server Operations Site Manager
Google
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Kevin Turpin

Kevin Turpin

Chief Executive Officer
Weavix
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