Connect | Virginia // DCD Talks power grid readiness vs hyperscale demand with Nedra Hurley | Southwire

As AI and hyperscale data center growth accelerate, the industry is facing an unprecedented collision between digital infrastructure demand and grid readiness. 

In this session, Nedra Hurley from Southwire will explore how the relationship between data centers and the grid is fundamentally changing. Topics will include time-to-power, infrastructure readiness, the evolving role of hyperscalers, and the strategic partnerships required to meet growing demand. The discussion will bring together perspectives across the ecosystem to address a central question: How do we move from constraint to coordinated growth while balancing speed, reliability, and sustainability?