PowerGen International 2026

Time: January 20th, 11:30am –  12:15pm

Location: Exhibit Hall Booth 655

Speaker: Joshua Brooks, Senior Energy Transformation Consultant, Siemens Energy

Topic: Powering North America's Data Center Boom

Data centers are rapidly expanding, pushing grid infrastructure and increasing demand for reliable and sustainable energy. Operators must secure adequate power, ensure reliability, reduce time-to-power, decide between energy models, and manage unpredictable loads. This session explores how leaders address these challenges through innovations in generation, storage, transmission, and management, with real-world examples highlighting practical solutions for efficiency and resilience. These insights support developers, operators, and policymakers seeking continuity and sustainability amid rising energy demands.

Time: January 20th, 2:15pm – 3:00pm

Location: Exhibit Hall Booth 3220

Speaker: Chris Ferraro, ​Vice President, Nuclear Sales for North America, Siemens Energy

Topic: Reviving Nuclear –  ​How Palisades Set a New Benchmark for ​U.S. Energy Resilience

Join Patrick O’Brien of Holtec and Chris Ferraro of Siemens Energy for an inside look at the groundbreaking Palisades project—the first transformation of a U.S. nuclear plant from decommissioned to recommissioned status. This session will explore the technical, regulatory and collaborative milestones that made this historic achievement possible, and how it’s shaping the future of reliable, carbon-free energy to meet growing demand. Learn what it takes to turn a shutdown facility into a cornerstone of energy security and what this means for the next generation of nuclear innovation.

Time: January 20th, 3:15pm – 4:00pm

Location: Exhibit Hall 655

Speaker: Jim Mozell, Director Strategic Partnerships, Siemens Energy 

Topic: Catering to Data Center Power Generation Needs: "a-la-carte up to a holistic BTM solution

Data centers are growing quickly, creating power needs that surpass traditional grids. Siemens Energy offers flexible behind-the-meter (BTM) and front-of-the-meter (FTM) power solutions to help operators avoid interconnection delays and speed up access to power. Their sustainable options include efficient equipment and integration paths for hydrogen and carbon capture, ensuring reliability. Together with Eaton, Siemens Energy delivers a comprehensive BTM strategy, connecting power owners, data center operators, and equipment providers in a scalable, resilient ecosystem designed for the evolving demands of hyperscale and AI facilities.