Yokogawa's Miriam Hodge To Speak At AI Energy Conference 3 On Transforming Energy Infrastructure With AI

(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- Pittsburgh, PA – April 1, 2026 – Yokogawa announced today that Miriam Hodge will be a featured speaker at the Spring 2026 AI Energy Conference 3, taking place Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Presented by Shale Directories, the full day event will convene leading voices from AI data center developers, natural gas producers, power generators, contractors, and policymakers to explore why the Appalachian Basin is emerging as a premier hub for AI driven energy investments.

Hodge will speak on how advanced automation, real time data, and artificial intelligence can be integrated across the“power stack” to deliver highly reliable, efficient energy solutions that meet the 24/7 demands of AI data centers. Her session will highlight practical strategies for operators and project developers to use predictive analytics, digital twins, and intelligent control systems to optimize uptime, reduce emissions, and strengthen resiliency in mission critical power infrastructure.

“AI data centers are redefining what reliability and flexibility mean for power systems,” said Hodge.“Our focus at Yokogawa is on giving operators the tools and insight they need to orchestrate complex assets in real time, so that the grid, generation, and industrial loads all perform as a unified, intelligent system.”
“We are pleased to have a speaker like Mirian Hodge to educate our registrants the latest transforming infrastructure information,” commented Joe Barone, President, Shale Directories.

The AI Energy Conference 3 agenda features expert speakers and panels on AI enabled project development, workforce readiness, and investment opportunities across the Appalachian energy value chain, as well as multiple networking sessions and a closing reception on May 14. Attendees will hear from developers, technology providers, and regional leaders who are already building or planning AI data centers and related energy infrastructure for 2026 and beyond.

Registration for the AI Energy Conference 3 is now open, with the conference running from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on May 14, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe, followed by a complimentary closing cocktail reception. Yokogawa is sponsoring the opening Evening Reception will be held the evening of May 13 for registered ticket holders.

About AI Energy Conference

The AI Energy Conference 3, organized by Appalachian AI Energy and Shale Directories, brings together stakeholders from AI data centers, natural gas production, power generation, government, and the broader energy services ecosystem to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping energy infrastructure and why the Appalachian Basin is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation.

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