Photo Image: John Chesser
Houston, TX – February 10, 2026 – Quantica Infrastructure, LLC (Quantica), developer of integrated digital infrastructure combining renewable power, fiber conduit networks, and data center campuses, today announced that Chief Executive Officer John Chesser will participate in a panel discussion at Metro Connect 2026. The event will take place February 24, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, marking the 25th year of the largest executive-level digital infrastructure event in the U.S.
The panel, Expanding Power Infrastructure for the Future of AI, will bring together leaders from across the power, data center, and investment communities to discuss how utilities, developers, and capital providers are addressing AI-driven power demand. Chesser will draw on his experience developing integrated power-first digital infrastructure to share how early coordination of power, land, and network can accelerate projects, manage grid constraints, and meet investor expectations as large-scale AI infrastructure moves forward.
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:
- John Chesser, Chief Executive Officer, Quantica Infrastructure
- Brian Smith, Director, Nuclear Reactor Development, Idaho National Laboratory
- Mark Gusakov, Chief Executive Officer, The Data Center Alliance
- Scott Bank, Vice President & Senior Counsel, Director, Energy Services, First American Title Insurance Company
- Alex Hernandez, Chief Executive Officer, PowerBridge
To register to attend Metro Connect 2026, please click here.
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About Quantica Infrastructure
Quantica Infrastructure delivers integrated digital infrastructure solutions by combining permitted land, sustainable power, and resilient network routes for AI, hyperscale, and data center operators across the U.S. For more information, see quanticainfra.com.
Media Contact for Quantica Infrastructure:
iMiller Public Relations
Brian Meeley
Tel: +1.914.315.6424
Email: quantica@imillerpr.com
