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April 20-23, 2026
Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C.

2026 Event Schedule

Workshop: Women In Data Centers: Navigating the Early Days of the Data Center-Energy Convergence

Rachel Rosenfeld  (Senior Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP)
Brandie Williams  (Corporate Sr. Manager Business Development, Data Center Mission Critical)
Johnelle Brown  (Operations Chief of Staff & VP Operations, American Clean Power Association)
Rhonda Jensen  (Senior Business Development Manager, WB Engineers+Consultants)
Ana Quelhas  (EVP Hydrogen & Data Centers, EDP)
Barbara Gutieerrez  (Managing Director, Global Natural Resources team, Aon)
Christine Morris  (Chief Revenue Officer, Cambrian)
Sasha Ishmael  (Principal Engineer, Technology and Industry Solutions, Veir)
Anahita Mouro  (Global Lead Data Center Quality, Google)
Kristen Palma  (Director of Strategy, Maukemana Consulting)
Himali Parmar  (Vice President, Energy Markets, ICF International Inc.)
Hadia Sheerazi  (Programme Consultant, Build Clean Now, Mission Possible Partnership (MPP))
Diane Benedetti  (Executive Director of Operations, Standard Energy Solutions)
Location: 202A
Date: Monday, April 20
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Session Type: Workshop
Vault Recording: TBD
Autodesk
WRISE

The data center industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, creating new opportunities at the intersection of energy, technology, and infrastructure. This half-day workshop, presented in collaboration with WRISE DMV, brings together women leaders who are shaping this evolving landscape and defining their own career trajectories in the process. This workshop welcomes anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the industry and expand their network in this high-growth sector. Through engaging panel discussions featuring industry experts, an inspiring keynote address, and interactive roundtable conversations, you'll hear how leaders are navigating the challenge of aligning diverse stakeholders around shared goals. Connect with peers across energy, real estate, technology, and policy sectors, to build relationships that will advance the industry. Stay for a networking reception immediately following the workshop.