National Leaders Convene to Address Energy Imperative Behind America's AI Revolution at Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - April 24, 2025) - In a landmark event, leaders from technology, energy and academia convened Thursday at Oklahoma State University's Hamm Institute for American Energy for the Powering AI: Global Leadership Summit.

The one-day, high-level summit focused on solving one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how to power the explosive growth of artificial intelligence with reliable, scalable American energy.

Hosted by the Hamm Institute, the summit marks the first time these three critical industries have united to build a collaborative strategy for the AI age. In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, attendees focused on the infrastructure, power systems and policy innovation needed to support the U.S. as a global leader in artificial intelligence and big data.

"AI is advancing faster than our infrastructure. If America wants to lead in AI, it must also lead in energy," said Dr. Ann Bluntzer Pullin, executive director of the Hamm Institute. "This summit is about alignment, getting the right people in the right room to make sure innovation doesn't outpace our ability to sustain it."

Four U.S. cabinet members participated in the discussions, including:

• U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum
• U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright
• U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin

"The Powering AI: Global Leadership Summit brought together forward-thinking leaders from across industry and government who understand a simple truth - America must unleash American energy and innovation to lead in AI development. The Department of Energy is working with our counterparts at USDA and EPA to advance a strategy of energy addition - expanding energy production, modernizing infrastructure and ensuring the U.S. has the capacity to drive and dominate the next era of global technological advancement," Wright said.

Rollins reinforced the readiness of the USDA to help lead the way in this burgeoning movement.

"We have hit the ground running at USDA. Through bold leadership to prioritize rural prosperity, support biofuels, reform permitting, and streamline regulations, this administration is putting America first. I am proud to serve alongside a remarkable cabinet who is determined to ensure America's prosperity for generations to come," Rollins said.