As demand for data and digital services surges, utilities are navigating a new era of large load growth driven by hyperscale data centers. This session, led by AWS, will address common misconceptions about the energy, environmental, and social impacts of data centers—and reveal the reality of how cloud leaders and utilities can work together to deliver net benefits for the grid, customers, and communities. Backed by real-world case studies, AWS will share its approach to collaboration, investment in local infrastructure, and commitment to sustainability. Attendees will walk away with a clearer understanding of how to plan, partner, and prepare for the next wave of data center development.