The upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will focus on the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and technology, particularly in relation to AI's growing power requirements. Scheduled for October 13-15 in San Francisco, the Smart Systems Stage will feature discussions on commercial fusion advancements and the urgent need for modernizing energy infrastructure to support AI's expansion.
Industry leaders from companies like Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Helion will explore the challenges and breakthroughs in fusion energy, while data center operators and energy firms will share strategies to secure power and enhance infrastructure to meet the surging demand from AI technologies.
Watch for insights on how fusion energy advancements could reshape the energy landscape for AI. Key discussions will highlight strategies from industry leaders on securing power and modernizing infrastructure, crucial for sustaining AI's rapid growth.