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Powering AI and Quantum Computing: The Energy Challenges Ahead

Executives from top companies, including UL Solutions, recently discussed the connections between energy needs, safety, grid reliability and new technologies such as AI and quantum computing.

Alex Dadakis, EVP and president of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) at UL Solutions (left), moderates a July 22 discussion at the Global Quantum Forum. (Photo credit: David T. Kindler).

August 5, 2026

Key Points

  • AI, data centers and quantum technology are increasing demand for reliable, resilient and sustainable energy systems.
  • At the recent Global Quantum Forum, Alex Dadakis of UL Solutions moderated a panel discussion on the energy infrastructure needed to support emerging technologies.
  • Executives discussed the need for various stakeholders to collaborate on strategies for powering future innovations.

At the recent Global Quantum Forum in Chicago, Alex Dadakis, executive vice president and president, Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) at UL Solutions, moderated a panel discussion on the role that energy systems play in technological breakthroughs.

As demand for AI and data centers continues to grow, so does the need for reliable, resilient and sustainable energy. New technologies, including quantum computing, will play a key role in shaping the energy systems of tomorrow.

Guided by Dadakis, executives from ComEd, Constellation, JLL and Southern Company shared their insights during the panel “Powering Grand Challenges: The Energy Systems Behind Breakthroughs.”

The conversation examined the steps that energy providers, utilities and infrastructure planners can take to prepare for the computing technologies of tomorrow.

UL Solutions helps organizations transform safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities. Information about UL Solutions’ AI expertise is available on the AI and Autonomous Safety Services page at UL.com.

Photo caption: Alex Dadakis, EVP and president of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) at UL Solutions (left), moderates a July 22 discussion with panelists Hans Brown, chief information technology officer at Southern Company; David O. Dardis, senior executive vice president and chief external affairs and growth officer at Constellation; Meredith O’Connor, vice chairman, international director, co-chairman of national site selection and incentives practice at JLL; and Andrew Plenge, vice president of strategy and energy policy at ComEd (Photo credit: David T. Kindler).