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The Woodlands, TX – February 10, 2026 – PowerBridge, LLC (PowerBridge), a leading developer of powered gigawatt-scale data center campuses, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Alex Hernandez will participate in a panel discussion at Metro Connect 2026, taking place on February 24, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The panel, Expanding Power Infrastructure for the Future of AI, will bring together industry leaders to discuss how utilities, data center developers, and investors are addressing the power demands of AI workloads, approaches to grid expansion, and the evolving structures and complexities of large-scale energy and digital infrastructure projects. Drawing on his experience developing power-connected, gigawatt-scale campuses, Hernandez will contribute perspective on aligning generation, grid access, and site development to support AI growth at scale.
WHAT: Panel Discussion: Expanding Power Infrastructure for the Future of AI
WHERE: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Resort & Spa | Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
WHEN: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. EST
WHO:
Chairperson:
- Sean McDevitt, Partner, Arthur D. Little
Speakers include:
- Alex Hernandez, Chief Executive Officer, PowerBridge
- Brian Smith, Director, Nuclear Reactor Development, Idaho National Laboratory
- Mark Gusakov, Chief Executive Officer, The Data Center Alliance
- John Chesser, Chief Executive Officer, Quantica Infrastructure
- Scott Bank, Vice President & Senior Counsel, Director, Energy Services, First American Title Insurance Company
To register to attend Metro Connect 2026, please visit the event website.
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About PowerBridge LLC
PowerBridge develops, builds and manages gigawatt-scale data center campuses and associated power infrastructure and network connectivity throughout North America. In May of 2025, FivePoint Infrastructure announced a $1 Billion equity commitment to PowerBridge.
For more information, visit www.power-bridge.com or follow PowerBridge on LinkedIn.
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Email: powerbridge@imillerpr.com
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