Florida’s energy and water sectors are facing an era of rapid transformation—driven by data center growth, infrastructure demands, new generation technologies, and evolving workforce needs. What are the realities about demand growth and supply costs? What does it mean for Florida if supply is delayed or costly relative to other states? What are the risks and who is bearing them? Please join us for our annual conference where top experts and decision-makers explore how Florida can prepare for a future shaped by digital technology and demographic growth, examining the economic, operational, and regulatory strategies needed to make Florida’s infrastructure future-ready. Key areas of discussion will include:

• What’s driving electricity and water demand in Florida?
• How do data centers manage their water use and grid demand?
• What financial and operational pressures are driving water sector changes?
• What energy generation options are most realistic for Florida’s future and in what time frames?
• What will it take to build the infrastructure Florida needs?
• How will we build the talent pipeline for utilities and their regulators?
• What do regulators, utilities, and stakeholders need to align on now?

Check out the agenda available online.

Conference Registration

Registration and conference fees:

• Early registration: $250 (January 26, 2026 deadline)
• Standard registration: $300
• PURC members and sponsors should use discount code PURC26 (registration fees for sponsors are collected at time of renewal).
• Complimentary registration is available for UF faculty, students and staff using discount code UFCOMP26.

Registration includes:

• Reception (hors d’oeuvres, beer & wine) – Wednesday evening
• Breakfast – Thursday
• Conference Luncheon – Thursday
• Continuous beverage service and snack breaks

Registration is closed at this time. Contact the conference manager if you are interested in registering.