The Future of the Grid: From Utility Infrastructure to End Users

As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI, electrification, and aging infrastructure—the future of the grid will be shaped by innovations at every level of the built environment. From utility-scale transmission and grid resilience to city permitting and home energy intelligence, the next generation of climate technology is transforming how we build, maintain, and power our communities. Join HearstLab for a morning exploring "The Future of the Grid" through a range of perspectives: Utility Scale: Strengthening critical grid infrastructure through AI-powered monitoring and predictive maintenance. City & Community: Modernizing permitting, planning, and local government to accelerate resilient development. Home & Building: Empowering property owners with intelligent tools to improve energy performance and navigate the transition to electrification. The program will feature live demos from HearstLab portfolio companies Bandora, Buzz Solutions, Symbium, Scope Zero, and VestedImpact and include discussions with leaders from government, utilities, and technology on the partnerships, policies, and innovations needed to build a more resilient, efficient, and intelligent energy future.