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Energy Future Forum 2026

Powering America's Next Chapter — A full-day summit exploring the future of U.S. energy security, grid modernization, and the AI-energy nexus.

April 1, 2026
9:00 AM — 5:00 PM ET
National Press Club, D.C.
Hybrid — in-person + livestream
Grid Reliability AI & Energy Nuclear Policy

About This Event

The Energy Future Forum brings together the nation's leading energy researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders for a candid assessment of where U.S. energy policy stands — and where it's headed.

This year's focus spans three critical areas: the infrastructure investments required to meet surging AI-driven electricity demand, the policy frameworks needed to support next-generation nuclear deployment, and the real-world performance data behind renewable energy integration.

Featured Speakers

Mark P. Mills
Executive Director, NCEA
Jonathan Lesser
Senior Fellow
Paul H. Tice
Senior Fellow
Brent Bennett, PhD
Scholar

Agenda

9:00 AM
Registration & Welcome Coffee
9:30 AM
Opening Keynote: The State of U.S. Energy Security
10:30 AM
Panel: AI Data Centers & the Grid — What's Real vs. Hype
12:00 PM
Luncheon & Keynote: Financing the Nuclear Future
1:30 PM
Panel: Renewable Integration — Costs, Reliability, and Trade-offs
3:00 PM
Fireside Chat: Energy Policy in the Current Administration
4:00 PM
Closing Keynote & Audience Q&A
5:00 PM
Reception

Related Research

This event draws on findings from several recent NCEA publications, including The Rise of AI: A Reality Check on Energy and Economic Impacts and What's Driving Higher Retail Electric Rates.

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