Powering Growth Responsibly: Data Center, Large Load, & Comprehensive Utility Planning Summit 2026

This summit, organized by Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU), addresses the rapidly changing energy and water landscape, specifically focusing on the growth of data centers, advanced manufacturing, and other industries that require significant energy and water. Communities are facing challenging questions about growth, infrastructure, and long-term planning. The event brings together utilities, regulators, developers, and local leaders for two days of discussion on how to serve large-load customers responsibly, protect ratepayers, and position Kansas communities for sustainable growth. Local officials will gain insight to evaluate whether such development aligns with their local priorities and goals. The summit separates fact from speculation with data-driven information from independent experts on large-load development, including real-world case studies. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of project requirements, community expectations, and how to evaluate proposals objectively, along with practical tools like model policies and rate design strategies.