DATA × POWER
Jackson Hole 2026
Where Hyperscalers Meet the Next Generation of Energy
April 1–2, 2026
The Cloudveil, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
A private working summit convening senior leaders from hyperscalers, data center developers, energy utilities, regulators, and financiers for an off-the-record, solutions-focused dialogue.
Summit Objective
Shaping the Next Generation of
Data-Power Infrastructure
A private working summit for senior leaders shaping the next generation of data-power infrastructure. Participants will distill lessons from Wyoming’s energy and digital campus projects, define frameworks for national adoption, and translate shared insights into investable pathways.
Wyoming combines ample land, clean power, and a stable regulatory environment creating a uniquely investable platform for power-dense infrastructure. The state’s leadership has positioned Wyoming as a proving ground for scalable, energy-secure digital campuses.
Why Wyoming
The Wyoming Advantage
Ample Land + Siting Readiness
Wyoming offers vast, developable parcels with favorable terrain and proximity to existing transmission corridors—ideal for large-scale data center and energy campus development. With the lowest population density in the lower 48 states, Wyoming provides the physical space and buffer zones that hyperscale facilities require without the land-use conflicts common in more developed regions.
Firm Power Pathways
A diverse generation portfolio spanning advanced nuclear, natural gas, wind, and solar provides reliable, scalable power for high-density compute loads. Wyoming is the nation’s top coal and uranium producer and a leading natural gas state, while also ranking among the top wind energy producers. TerraPower’s Natrium reactor under construction in Kemmerer signals a new era of firm, zero-carbon baseload generation purpose-built for industrial demand.
Regulatory & Permitting Clarity
A business-friendly permitting environment with streamlined approval processes and a governor’s office actively championing energy and technology investment. Wyoming has no state corporate income tax, no personal income tax, and one of the lowest overall tax burdens in the nation—creating a compelling fiscal environment for capital-intensive data center projects.
Execution Culture + Partnerships
A collaborative ecosystem of state agencies, utilities, universities, and private developers aligned on building the next generation of digital infrastructure. Wyoming’s identity is rooted in energy production—from legacy coal and oil to a forward-looking embrace of nuclear, wind, and hydrogen. This deep energy culture means communities understand large infrastructure projects, workforces are experienced in construction and operations, and local leaders actively partner with developers rather than resist them.
Natural Cooling Climate
Wyoming’s high-altitude, semi-arid climate provides a decisive advantage for data center operations. Average annual temperatures hover around 45°F with low humidity, enabling free-air cooling for the majority of the year. This dramatically reduces the energy required for mechanical cooling—often the single largest operating cost for data centers—resulting in lower PUE ratios and significant long-term savings compared to facilities in warmer or more humid climates.
Deep Energy Heritage
Wyoming has powered America for over a century and brings that same reliability mindset to the digital age. The state’s workforce is steeped in energy operations—from pipeline construction and power plant maintenance to high-voltage transmission. This translates directly to the skilled labor pool that data centers need for both buildout and ongoing operations, without the talent competition and wage inflation seen in coastal tech hubs.
Summit Schedule
Agenda at a Glance
Day One
April 1, 2026
The Cloudveil
Welcome Reception
Live music
Remarks by Governor Mark Gordon
Introduction by Rob Creager, Executive Director, Wyoming Energy Authority
Private Dinner
The Cloudveil
Concludes
Evening at The Cloudveil
An intimate welcome reception featuring remarks by Governor Gordon, followed by a private dinner at The Cloudveil.
Live Music
Live musical performance during the welcome reception. Artist TBA.
Letterpress Printing
Throughout both days, letterpress artist Kayla Clark will be printing a signature commemorative print of the executive summit. Each attendee will have the opportunity to pull their own print, which will be framed and shipped to them.
Day Two
April 2, 2026
The Cloudveil & The Kitchen
Breakfast & Networking
The Cloudveil
Why Wyoming: Business, Siting, and Infrastructure Readiness
Panel discussion with state and industry leaders
Cheyenne Buildout Case Study
CoreWeave × Related Digital × Black Hills Energy
Federal Policy & Regulatory Environment
EPA Region 8 perspectives
Hyperscaler & Developer Perspectives
Views from major cloud and data center operators
Power × Data: Gas, Transmission, Nuclear, Renewables
Cross-sector dialogue on integrated energy solutions
Reception & VIP Fireside Chat
The Kitchen
Private Dinner
The Kitchen
April 1 activities at The Cloudveil. April 2 daytime sessions at The Cloudveil; evening reception and dinner at The Kitchen.
Presented By
Headline Sponsors
CoreWeave
The AI-native cloud platform purpose-built for GPU-accelerated workloads. CoreWeave delivers high-performance infrastructure to leading AI labs and enterprises including OpenAI and IBM, with a growing data center footprint across the U.S. and Europe.
TerraPower
A nuclear innovation company founded by Bill Gates, building the 345-megawatt Natrium demonstration reactor in Kemmerer, Wyoming—a sodium fast reactor with integrated molten salt energy storage, developed through a public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy.
UW Haub School
The University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources—advancing the understanding and resolution of complex environmental and natural resource challenges through interdisciplinary research and hands-on learning.
UW College of Business
The University of Wyoming’s AACSB-accredited College of Business—committed to student success, impactful research, and Wyoming’s economic growth through departments of Accounting & Finance, Economics, and Management & Marketing.
Participants
Attendees & Sponsors
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Mark Gordon
Governor
State of Wyoming
Doug Burgum
Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Carl Coe
Chief of Staff to the Secretary
U.S. Department of Energy
Cyrus Western
Region 8 Administrator
U.S. EPA
Jake Hochard
Host, Knobloch Associate Professor of Conservation Economics
University of Wyoming
Paul Bonifas
Host, 9H & GeneCo Datacenters
9H / GeneCo
Chris Levesque
President and CEO
TerraPower
Cully Cavness
CEO and Co-Founder
Crusoe
Tom Linebarger
Senior Advisor; former Chairman & CEO of Cummins
General Catalyst
Kate Kelley
President, BWXT Advanced Technologies
BWXT
Ben Townsend
Head of Infrastructure & Sustainability
Rita Meyer
CEO, Wyoming Energy Futures
TerraPower
Jeff Miller
Senior Vice President of Business Development
TerraPower
Josh Dorrell
CEO
Wyoming Business Council
Rob Creager
Executive Director
Wyoming Energy Authority
Adam Kramer
Partner, Head of Data Centers
Panattoni
Paul Turner
Chief Strategy Officer
Hecate
Nick Bullinger
Chief Operating Officer
Hecate
Gene Humphrey
9H & GeneCo Datacenters
9H / GeneCo
Bill Lowry
Sr. VP Energy
Related Digital
Leah Kaffine
Principal, Energy Strategy
CoreWeave
Ernie Rogers
Chief Architect for Strategic Funding
CoreWeave
Heather McGeory
VP Sustainability
CoreWeave
Jessica Damrat
SVP of Strategic Finance
CoreWeave
Tyler Gibbs
Senior Project Manager
Microsoft
Brianne Miller
Senior Director of Government Affairs
Microsoft
Jim Wall
Senior Director, State Government Affairs
Microsoft
Chris Mickey
Community Development Regional Manager
Meta
Daniela Santoyo
Manager, Energy Strategy (US)
AWS
Shelbe Jones
Sr. Manager, State & Local Public Policy
AWS
Sara Axelrod
VP Public Affairs
Crusoe
Phil Horstmann
Founder
Ascent Holding Corp.
Dante Caravaggio
Principal
Aethel Energy
Rinaldo Hunt
Executive Director, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
PARI
Tim Hlavin
Sr. Director, Business Development
Tallgrass
Scott Prestidge
Director, Government Affairs
Tallgrass
Sean Schaub
Nuclear Industry Coordinator
Wyoming Energy Authority
Wendy Lopez
Business Recruitment Manager
Wyoming Business Council
Joseph Burrell
Business Development
Black Hills Energy
Black Hills Energy Executive
Senior Utility Executive
Black Hills Energy
Heidi Rous
Consultant
Kimley-Horn
Scott Beaulier
Dean
UW College of Business
John Koprowski
Dean
UW Haub School
Todd Cherry
John S. Bugas Chair, Professor, Director of Graduate Studies
UW College of Business
David Finnoff
Wyoming Excellence Chair in Economics and McMurry Fellow, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies
UW College of Business
Tara Righetti
Professor
UW School of Energy Resources
Temple Stoellinger
Professor
UW Haub School
Ashley Akers
Attorney
Holland & Knight
QTS Representative
TBD
QTS
PSC Representative
Commissioner
Wyoming Public Service Commission
Daunte Rushton
Director of Real Estate & Property Management
Cheyenne LEADS
Dr. Steve Funk
Advisor
Independent
Kayla Clark
Assistant Professor, Communication & Journalism / Haub School
University of Wyoming
John Paradis
Haub School Foundation Liaison
University of Wyoming
Tate Finnoff
Undergraduate Student
University of Wyoming
Sidney Armbrust
Undergraduate Student
University of Wyoming
Caden Bogus
MS Environment, Natural Resources and Society Graduate Student
University of Wyoming
Katie Fisher
PhD Economics Student
University of Wyoming
Venue & Logistics
The Cloudveil & The Kitchen
Two of Jackson Hole's finest venues
The Cloudveil
Primary venue — 112 Center St, Jackson, WY
Rooftop Terrace
The Kitchen
April 2 evening venue
The Cloudveil
112 Center Street, Jackson, WY 83001
A luxury boutique property on Jackson's Town Square. Valet parking available. Best vehicle entrance off N King Street.
The Kitchen
A separate Jackson Hole restaurant hosting the April 2 evening reception, VIP fireside chat, and private dinner.
Transportation
Ground transportation will be coordinated for all participants. Details will be shared upon RSVP confirmation.
April 1 reception and dinner hosted at The Cloudveil. April 2 daytime sessions at The Cloudveil. Evening reception, VIP fireside chat, and dinner at The Kitchen.
Summit Hosts
Jake Hochard
Host, Knobloch Associate Professor of Conservation Economics
University of Wyoming
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