10/06/2026
You know that saying "never be the smartest person in the room"? I NAILED that today 😎
In awe of the speakers I listened to and people I spoke with.
My professional development has taken a back seat for the last few years, so I'm stoked to be investing in myself again.
And my geek bucket is overflowing 😁
A few random sound bytes from the day for anyone interested.
⏩ The shift from megawatt to gigawatt-scale projects has outpaced existing grid capabilities in many jurisdictions. (There needs to be some major investment in power generation, not sure how this aligns with sustainability goals.)
⏩ Data centres are moving away from traditional availability zones toward areas with surplus power, such as Indonesia. (Let's hope not to the detriment of local communities.)
⏩ The sector must get ahead of negative community sentiment regarding power and water usage by demonstrating tangible local benefits, such as high-skilled job creation and tax revenue. (This one gave me pause. Benefits are great, but at what cost ...?).
