The Great Transformation: Oregon's AI and Energy Evolution

About this episode

The episode discusses Oregon's potential as a leader in AI and energy innovation, emphasizing collaboration and investment.

The podcast episode features an in-depth discussion on the Great Transformation event, which focuses on the critical intersection of AI, data centers, and energy innovation in Oregon. Robert Cross and Skip Newberry examine the region's competitive advantages, such as its collaborative spirit and wealth of talent across various sectors, including finance and tech. They emphasize the need for breaking down silos to foster investment and innovation, positioning Oregon as a potential global leader in energy transition efforts. The episode underscores the importance of in-person collaboration to tackle the technical and economic challenges posed by modern energy demands.

People in this episode

Guests: Robert Cross, Skip Newberry

Topics covered

• AI
• energy innovation
• data centers
• collaboration
• investment
• Oregon

Keywords

• AI
• energy
• Oregon
• data centers
• innovation
• collaboration
• investment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Technology Association of Oregon

Places: Oregon

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