How can countries meet surging energy demand while cutting emissions and preparing for a changing climate? This panel of public and private sector leaders hosted by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) will explore how countries and localities are planning for growth, ensuring new energy access and upkeep of aging infrastructure—and making investment decisions amid market volatility and policy uncertainty.

With additional pressures from AI and data center growth and electrification reshape demand and extreme weather tests infrastructure, where should investment go today to meet tomorrow’s needs? The discussion will examine how long-term planning can support affordable, secure energy within tight budgets and constrained supply chains, and where international collaboration can accelerate progress.