Energy & Data Center Innovation Summit
What
The EDCI Summit brings 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.
Interested in sponsoring the Energy & Data Center Innovation Summit? Please reach out to Erin Christensen: erin@kctechcouncil.com.
When
Friday November 14, 2025
8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m
Where
Aspiria
6050 Sprint Parkway
Overland Park, KS 66251
EDCI Steering Committee
Andrea Jones – AVP, Director of Digital Origination at Diode Ventures
Andrew Schulte – Shareholder, Energy Attorney at Polsinelli
Chris Newlin – Director of Business Development and Strategic Accounts at Netrality Data Centers
Chris Teddy – Senior VP, Director of Mission Critical at JE Dunn Construction
Dan Kerr – Managing Partner at Flyover Capital
Graham Jones – Senior Project Manager at GBA Builders
Greg Kratofil – Office Managing Partner, Technology Transactions Co-Chair at Polsinelli
Justin Murray – Principal at Bell/Knott & Associates
Kyle Smith – Global Server Operations Site Manager at Google
Maggie Kenefake – Founding Partner at Iron Prairie Ventures
Michael Bell – Project Manager at Burns & McDonnell
Pooja Shah – Senior Project Manager at DNV
Trent Armbrust – Consultant and Strategic Advisory at Crossbow Strategic Consulting
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor
Industry Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
