Powering the Future: Climate, Innovation, and the AI Energy Surge

  • February 5, 2026

  • Joe C Thompson Conference Center

This half-day event convenes leading legal scholars, economists, and energy experts to examine the future of energy and climate policy in an AI-driven economy. Across two panels, speakers will explore the legal and constitutional implications of municipal climate litigation, as well as broader questions about energy demand, climate risk, and innovation amid rapid AI growth. Moderated by John Yoo and Steve Hayward, the discussions will focus on federalism, institutional competence, and policy frameworks that support economic resilience, technological progress, and market-driven solutions, clarifying what today’s climate and energy debates mean for the future of law, markets, and innovation.

 

Speakers: Jonathan Adler, Todd Zywicki, Michael Toth, Lynne Kiesling, Mark Mills, and Jessica Weinkle
Location: Joe C Thompson Conference Center, 2405 Robert Dedman Dr. Austin, Texas 78712
Date: Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Time: 12-6PM

 

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