Data centers and energy: Housing AI at scale

The final session addressed the physical and energy infrastructure needed to support AI, alongside the regulatory demands associated with data centers and power grids. As AI deployment grows, integrating legal strategies into data center planning has become essential. Key takeaway: Organizations should incorporate legal and regulatory planning into AI infrastructure development to ensure compliance and optimize operational efficiency. Speakers: • Vivek Bakshi, Partner and Global Energy Sector Leader, Dentons Canada • Emma F. Hand, Partner and Co-Chair of Dentons Global Energy Sector, Dentons US • Fred Robert, Managing Director, Digital Infrastructure Investment Management Corp