Energy production at scale
Accelerating deployment across nuclear, deep geothermal, natural gas, and emerging technologies to meet rising national demand.
May 22, 2026 · Utah
A new era of American energy is taking shape.
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A new era of American energy is taking shape.
On May 22, 2026, Governor Spencer Cox will convene builders, policymakers, investors, and industry leaders for a high-signal summit centered on one question:
How do we deliver energy abundance for the next generation of growth?
Expect practical conversations on the infrastructure, technology, and policies required to build faster and smarter, unlocking the next wave of abundant, reliable power for industry, innovation, and American competitiveness.
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Why This Matters
The United States is entering a new energy era
Building the National Playbook for Energy Dominance
Utah is responding with Operation Gigawatt, a coordinated effort to accelerate energy production, modernize infrastructure, and build the policy foundation for long-term energy abundance.
The Operation Gigawatt Summit brings together the people actively building the future.
This is not a retrospective conference. It is a working session for those building a playbook for American strength and prosperity.
Who it's For
The Operation Gigawatt Summit will convene the people shaping how the United States meets the energy moment.
This is where alignment turns into action and where the next phase of America's energy buildout begins.
- • Builders
- • State and federal leaders
- • Investors
- • Analysts
- • Innovators
What We'll Discuss
Grid modernization and coordination
Modernizing transmission and distribution with new technologies while aligning utilities, developers, and large energy users around long-term load growth.
Infrastructure for growing demands
Power, transmission, compute, and industrial capacity required to support data centers, advanced manufacturing, and long-term growth.
Policy that enables building
State and federal frameworks designed to accelerate deployment rather than slow it.
Agenda
Friday, May 22
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
BREAKFAST
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Morning Main Stage: Powering the Next American Century
- Opening remarksGov. Spencer Cox
- In conversationGov. Spencer Cox & NRC Chairman Ho K. Nieh
- In conversationGov. Spencer Cox & Sec. Chris Wright
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
POWER SESSION 1
Powering the AI Boom
- Sal ChuriTrust Ventures
- Seth CohenDepartment of Energy
- Jake DeWitteOklo
- Nico CaprezNvidia
- Ernie RogersCoreWeave
Utah's Nuclear Playbook: A Model for the Nation
- Emy LesofskiUtah Office of Energy Development
- Chris LevesqueTerraPower
- Scott NolanGeneral Matter
- Dr. Rick SpringmanHoltec
Beyond NEPA: A Western Permitting Wishlist
- Jack WaldorfWGA
- Theresa FoxleyrPlus
- Emily DomenechPermitting Council
- Cyrus WesternEPA
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
POWER SESSION 2
Frontier Tech for Frontier Energy
- Gov. Spencer Cox
- Nate WalkingshawTorus
- David BiermanAntora
- Casey HandmerTerraform Industries
From Wells to Watts: Advanced Geothermal at Scale
- Pres. Taylor RandallUniversity of Utah
- Carl HoilandZanskar
- Tim LatimerFervo
- Rep. Celeste Maloy
Energy Workforce of the Future
- Drew DeWaltGeneral Matter
- Gideon PowellCholla
- Jeff RichardsonEnergy Solutions
- Greyson BuckinghamDisa Technologies
LUNCH
12:00 PM
Lunch Main Stage: Seizing the Energy Moment
- KeynoteVivek Ramaswamy
- Fireside chatAdministrator Lee Zeldin & Gov. Spencer Cox
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
POWER SESSION 3
Power in Motion: Scaling the Modern Grid
- Speaker Mike SchultzUtah House of Representatives
- Joel FerryUtah Department of Natural Resources
- Dick GarlishRocky Mountain Power
- Justin LopasBase Power
- Kaitlin SavageGoogle
Winning Public Trust in the New Nuclear Age
- Tim DavisDepartment of Environmental Quality
- Rep. Mike Kennedy
- Lt. Gov. Deidre HendersonState of Utah
- Isaiah TaylorValar
Mission Critical: Materials for American Energy Dominance
- Pres. J. Stuart AdamsUtah Senate
- Steve JurvetsonFuture Ventures
- Sen. John CurtisU.S. Senate
- Dir. John WagnerIdaho National Laboratory
- Turner CaldwellMariana Minerals
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Afternoon Main Stage: Deploying America's Energy Dominance
- RemarksChris Koopman
- KeynoteMichael KratsiosWhite House Office of Science and Technology Policy
- RemarksGov. Spencer CoxState of Utah
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CLOSING RECEPTION
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Includes:
- Keynote Sessions
- Parallel Power Sessions
- Networking Opportunities
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Closing Reception
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