WHAT
KC Tech Council’s new event brings the brightest minds in data center and energy innovation to the heart of the industry—right here in Kansas City. As a leader in sustainable infrastructure, Kansas City is shaping how data centers are built, powered, and maintained. This event will showcase bold ideas, breakthrough technologies, and the regional talent driving progress and innovation on a global scale. Join engineers, policymakers, sustainability experts, and tech leaders for forward-thinking conversations on the future of infrastructure—and the role Kansas City is playing in it.
Interested in sponsoring the Energy & Data Center Innovation Summit? Please reach out to Erin Christensen, erin@kctechcouncil.com
AGENDA
- Strategic Energy Demand and Cross-Sector Integration – Explore how energy use is being balanced across industries—and what it means for resilient infrastructure.
- Next-Gen Data Center Design and Scalability – Dive into the latest breakthroughs in design, sustainability, and scalability fueling the future of data centers.
- Innovation from Venture to Enterprise – Learn how startups and global corporations alike are reshaping infrastructure through bold, tech-forward approaches.
- Public Policy as a Catalyst for Innovation – Examine how local and national policy is influencing the pace, placement, and potential of energy and data center growth.
- Plus: Curated Networking and Executive Roundtables – Connect with peers, policymakers, and pioneers shaping what’s next.
WHEN
Friday, November 14th
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE
Aspiria
6050 Sprint Pkwy
Overland Park, KS 66251

EDCI STEERING COMMITTEE
- Andrea Jones – AVP, Director of Digital Origination @ Diode Ventures
- Andrew Schulte – Shareholder, Energy Attorney @ Polsinelli
- Chris Newlin – Director of Business Development and Strategic Accounts @ Netrality Data Centers
- Chris Teddy – Senior VP, Director of Mission Critical @ JE Dunn Construction
- Dan Kerr – Managing Partner @ Flyover Capital
- Graham Jones – Senior Project Manager @ GBA Builders
- Greg Kratofil – Office Managing Partner, Technology Transactions Co-Chair @ Polsinelli
- Justin Murray – Principal @ Bell/Knott & Associates
- Kyle Smith – Global Server Operations Site Manager @ Google
- Maggie Kenefeke – Founding Partner @ Iron Prairie Ventures
- Michael Bell - Project Manager @ Burns & McDonnell
- Pooja Shah - Senior Project Manager @ DNV
- Trent Armbrust – Consultant and Strategic Advisory @ Crossbow Consulting