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Connect | MENA // DCD>Debate: Will MENA’s energy abundance be enough to meet AI’s insatiable demand?

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  • Mission Critical Power
  • Open Session

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Jimmy Sneed

Managing Director, WB Engineers + Consultants

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Jimmy Sneed

Managing Director, WB Engineers + Consultants

In his role as the Managing Director of Data Centers, Jimmy advises on all data center design projects and manages the firm’s corporate data center accounts. He is dedicated to driving innovation in data center design, with a passion for making the world better by designing secure and sustainable data centers. Jimmy’s career reflects his pursuit of quality and innovation in the data center market. Balancing emerging technologies and industry best practices, Jimmy guides clients such as Amazon, Verizon, and Microsoft to modernize existing infrastructure, streamline operations, drive cost efficiencies, and integrate renewable energy sources for sustainability.

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As artificial intelligence booms, the energy demand is escalating at an unprecedented rate. While MENA is rich in fossil fuels and has made strides in renewable energy initiatives, the sheer scale of AI's future energy consumption remains uncertain, especially as efforts to upgrade outdated grids continue. Considering the explosive growth of AI technologies, will even this energy-rich region find itself struggling to meet demand?

This session will examine the different angles of this challenge, including the current state of energy production, the integration of renewables, and the potential limitations of existing grid systems. It will also discuss the need for innovative energy management solutions and policies that can adapt to this rapidly changing landscape.

Held under Chatham House Rule, DCD>Debates are open discussions led by a panel of experts, on the biggest issues to face the industry