As the artificial intelligence boom drives unprecedented power demands across the region, modernizing our energy infrastructure has become an urgent economic imperative.

On September 10, 2026, BRITE Energy Innovators will host the 2026 Energy Innovation Summit, Grid to Growth, in Columbus, Ohio. This high-profile gathering serves as the premier forum for corporate leaders, investors, policymakers, and energy tech founders to address grid complexity and regional expansion.

The summit features dedicated panels focused on the realities of powering AI infrastructure, the workforce building this new economy, and the capital deployment needed to catalyze growth over the next 24 months. By shifting the conversation toward tangible hardware and scalable businesses, the summit reinforces Ohio's status as the Silicon Heartland, where grit and innovation create high-value jobs.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network across sectors, explore a showcase of breakthrough startups, and join a unified effort to build a resilient energy future.