Why private equity is pouring billions into global sports Axios Live 2026-05-02 | Why is private equity flooding into professional sports, and why are leagues welcoming the capital? In this conversation, Axios business editor Dan Primack sits down with RedBird Capital Partners operating partner and chief commercial officer Brandon Snow to break down the economics behind skyrocketing sports valuations, the global rise of Formula 1 and what it all means for fans.Snow explains why sports franchises are increasingly viewed as scarce, premium intellectual property with predictable revenue streams, especially through long-term media rights deals. He also makes the case that Formula 1 stands apart as a truly global league, positioning it for continued growth as investor interest accelerates.The discussion tackles one of the biggest questions in sports business: can valuations keep rising indefinitely, or is a plateau coming? Snow argues that top-tier leagues like the NFL, F1, and global soccer remain dominant due to massive, loyal fan bases and their unique role in live, appointment viewing.Primack also presses on the reputation of private equity in sports. Snow responds by outlining a shift toward long-term, “evergreen” investing strategies, using AC Milan as an example of building a broader sports and entertainment platform that goes beyond short-term returns.This is a deep dive into the financial forces reshaping global sports, and what comes next.#sportsbusiness #privateequity #formula1 #nba #nfl #soccer #mediarights #investing #redbird #acmilan
How Fish Shop makes sustainable seafood work Axios Live 2026-09-25 | Fish Shop executive chef Ria Montes explains how sustainability shapes the restaurant’s seafood sourcing, menu and relationships with fishermen, from prioritizing local catches to adapting as warming waters change fish migration and seasonality.In conversation with Axios' Alan Neuhauser, Montes breaks down Fish Shop’s approach to sourcing seafood from North Carolina to New York, working directly with fishermen and limiting the fishing methods its suppliers use. She also discusses how changing water temperatures are affecting species such as Chesapeake Bay rockfish, tuna and mackerel.Montes explores the economics behind sustainable dining, including rising transportation costs, menu prices and the trade-offs restaurants face as they try to balance responsible sourcing, quality and accessibility. She also explains why Fish Shop buys whole fish, works with local farms and looks beyond sustainability labels to understand where food actually comes from.#sustainability #seafood #restaurants #climatechange #sustainablefood #fishing #chesapeakebay #foodindustry #climate #axios
AI Across America: Whats Next for Boston Axios Live 2026-09-25 | Axios Live hosts an event in Boston exploring how Massachusetts is navigating AI innovation, cybersecurity and safety as adoption grows across the state. Axios business editor Dan Primack, senior business reporter Hope King and Boston reporter Steph Solis speak with Bain Capital Ventures partner Ajay Agarwal, Massachusetts state Sen. Barry Finegold, Recorded Future CEO Colin Mahony and Anthropic Head of North America Government Affairs Brian Peters about AI adoption, evolving cyber threats, strategies for strengthening digital defenses and safeguards for deploying AI.
Siemens’ Eva Riesenhuber on using AI to rethink energy systems Axios Live 2026-09-25 | In this sponsored View From the Top segment, Siemens global head of sustainability Eva Riesenhuber joins Axios' Nicholas Johnston to discuss how sustainability is shifting from long-term targets to a business imperative centered on competitiveness, resilience and return on investment.Riesenhuber explains how companies can navigate the energy transition, invest in resilient infrastructure and bridge the gap between upfront costs and long-term returns. She also details how Siemens is using industrial AI to improve energy efficiency in buildings, increase capacity on existing power grids and create smarter, more connected infrastructure.Plus, Riesenhuber shares why businesses need to move beyond siloed thinking as they confront energy demand, supply chain disruption and decarbonization at the same time, and how AI is even helping scientists monitor the health of coral reefs.#sustainability #climateweek #siemens #industrialai #artificialintelligence #energytransition #decarbonization #infrastructure #cleanenergy #climatetech
Maria Ghazal on the policy choices shaping U.S. biotech innovation Axios Live 2026-09-25 | Healthcare Leadership Council President and CEO Maria Ghazal joins Axios health care reporter Caitlin Owens to discuss drug pricing, new tech-backed research developments and the policies shaping the future of U.S. biotechnology.Ghazal discusses how AI could help health care companies improve treatments, reduce administrative work and make drug development more efficient. She also calls for a federal framework for AI in health care, arguing that a state-by-state approach could create uncertainty for providers and patients.The also focused on the affordability and accessibility of breakthrough medicines, including health insurance coverage and the investment required to develop new treatments. Ghazal explains the Healthcare Leadership Council’s opposition to government drug price controls and discusses its concerns about Medicare drug price negotiations and most favored nation pricing.Owens and Ghazal also examine competition with China and the challenge of strengthening U.S. biotech leadership while maintaining access to Chinese patients, clinical trials and early-stage assets. Ghazal discusses intellectual property protections, scientific talent and investment as the U.S. works to remain competitive in biotechnology.#biotech #biotechnology #healthcare #artificialintelligence #ai #drugpricing #pharma #china #medicare #innovation #healthpolicy #axios
Maria Ghazal on balancing U.S.-China biotech competition Axios Live 2026-09-25 | Maria Ghazal tells Axios’ Caitlin Owens why the U.S. can pursue biotech leadership while preserving access to Chinese medicines and partnerships.#biotech #china #pharma #innovation #healthpolicy
Jason Grumet says energy policy could drive power costs higher Axios Live 2026-09-25 | American Clean Power Association CEO Jason Grumet speaks with Axios' Amy Harder about the latest push for permitting reform, disputes over wind projects and the challenge of meeting rapidly growing U.S. electricity demand.Grumet argues that Washington is confronting two problems at once: permitting rules that make energy infrastructure difficult to build and administrative actions that he says are further delaying projects. He discusses wind projects awaiting federal approval, congressional negotiations over permitting reform and the role the courts could play in forcing decisions.The conversation also turns to the surge in electricity demand tied to AI and data centers. Grumet explains why he believes the U.S. will need a mix of renewables, natural gas, nuclear power and battery storage as demand rises.Harder and Grumet also discuss concerns around Chinese-made grid equipment, tariffs, higher capital costs and what those pressures could mean for electricity prices.They close with a rapid-fire conversation on offshore wind, Congress, artificial intelligence and the future of the planet.#energy #permittingreform #cleanenergy #windenergy #electricgrid #datacenters #ai #renewables #energypolicy #climate
Why Genentech sees AI transforming biotech R&D Axios Live 2026-09-25 | In this sponsored View From the Top segment, Genentech CEO Ashley Magargee joins Axios publisher Nicholas Johnston to discuss how artificial intelligence is changing drug discovery, biotech R&D and the future of medicine.Magargee explains how Genentech is already deploying AI in its research. She says the technology is helping scientists identify patterns in biology and condense work that once took years into months.The discussion explores AI’s potential to improve R&D productivity, cut down on drug development failures and help diagnose diseases earlier. Magargee also explains why clinical testing will remain essential even as AI accelerates earlier stages of research.Looking ahead, Magargee discusses the scientific talent pipeline, federal support for academic research and the need to modernize the FDA’s technology infrastructure. She argues that maintaining U.S. leadership in biotechnology will require collaboration among biotech companies, technology companies, academia and government.#genentech #biotech #biotechnology #artificialintelligence #ai #drugdiscovery #healthcare #medicine #pharma #innovation #fda #axios
How McLaren is using F1 engineering to restore coral reefs Axios Live 2026-09-25 | McLaren Racing is applying Formula 1 engineering to one of climate change’s most vulnerable ecosystems: coral reefs.Axios’ Ben Geman speaks with Kim Wilson, sustainability director at McLaren Racing, and Anna Marsden, managing director of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, about a partnership using automation to accelerate coral restoration.Their system includes “Oscar,” a robot designed to speed up a labor-intensive step in raising and placing young corals. Marsden says a task that previously took about 90 seconds can now be completed in roughly eight seconds, with the team aiming to scale the technology for reef restoration beyond Australia.They also discuss why coral reefs are critical to marine ecosystems, how warming oceans are increasing pressure on reefs, what it will take to fund restoration at scale and why the technology is a treatment rather than a cure for climate change.The conversation also explores the broader role sports organizations can play by combining engineering expertise, business partnerships and global fan reach with climate and conservation work.#climate #coralreefs #greatbarrierreef #mclaren #formula1 #f1 #sustainability #oceanconservation #climatetech #engineering
Genentech CEO sees a future of faster medicines and earlier diagnoses Axios Live 2026-09-25 | In this sponsored View From the Top segment, Genentech CEO Ashley Magargee looks ahead to faster drug development and detecting diseases before symptoms emerge.#genentech #biotech #healthcare #cancer #alzheimers
Delta’s path to its 2030 sustainable aviation fuel goal Axios Live 2026-09-25 | Delta Air Lines chief sustainability officer Amelia DeLuca discusses the airline’s push to scale sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, as Delta works toward its goal of 10% SAF use by 2030.Axios' Alan Neuhauser asks DeLuca about the biggest obstacles standing in the way, including high production costs, limited supply, technology challenges and the need for continued government incentives. DeLuca also explains why Delta is focusing on reducing its overall jet fuel consumption while building the infrastructure and partnerships needed to expand SAF.
Hilton unveils a zero emissions hotel prototype Axios Live 2026-09-24 | Hilton VP and global head of sustainability and responsible business Jean Garris Hand joins Axios' Nicholas Johnston to discuss how Hilton is making sustainability practical and scalable across its largely franchised hotel portfolio.Hand explains how rising energy costs are shaping Hilton’s strategy and how efficiency investments can benefit hotel owners while reducing environmental impact. She points to programs spanning energy audits, food waste reduction, water efficiency and renovation waste, as well as an LED lighting project at the Arizona Biltmore that delivered significant energy and cost savings.
Sen. Todd Young: China is ahead of the U.S. in biomanufacturing Axios Live 2026-09-24 | Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) joins Axios politics reporter Stef Kight to discuss the U.S.-China biotechnology race, America’s biomanufacturing capabilities and why the industry is a national security priority.Young, chair of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, says China has moved ahead of the U.S. in biomanufacturing and argues that America needs to strengthen its ability to turn biotechnology breakthroughs into products at scale. He also discusses the importance of biological data that can be used to train AI and accelerate research.The conversation also explores U.S. pharmaceutical ties to China, efforts to reduce supply chain dependence and the role of government incentives in strengthening domestic biotechnology capabilities. Young also calls for a more coordinated federal strategy for biotech and greater government expertise in the field.Young and Kight also discuss U.S.-China relations and why the two countries may need to coordinate on biological threats that could pose global risks. #biotech #biotechnology #china #biomanufacturing #nationalsecurity #artificialintelligence #ai #congress #pharma #innovation #technology #axios
How biotech impacts U.S. national security Axios Live 2026-09-24 | Sen. Todd Young lays out biotechnology’s dual-use potential, from medical breakthroughs and military materials to threats against troops and food supplies.#biotech #nationalsecurity #defense #technology #toddyoung
Rep. Delaney calls for guardrails on AI and biotech Axios Live 2026-09-24 | Rep. April McClain Delaney says emerging biotech and frontier AI models need standards, early detection capabilities and a focus on safety.#biotech #ai #biosecurity #nationalsecurity #technology
Rep. April McClain Delaney on balancing biotech innovation and risk Axios Live 2026-09-24 | Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-Md.) joins Axios health care reporter Caitlin Owens to discuss the global race for biotechnology leadership, China’s growing biotech capabilities and how AI could transform biological research and innovation.Delaney discusses her bipartisan SCALE Act, which would expand the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s role in biological measurement and help create trusted data and standards for researchers, regulators and biotech companies. She argues that U.S. leadership in international standards will become continue to be relevant as biotech evolves. The conversation also explores the risks that accompany advances in AI and biotechnology, including potential misuse, the need for guardrails and bolstering innovation.Delaney also weighs in on the FDA’s ability to keep pace with gene editing, synthetic biology and emerging biotech platforms, as well as the impact of federal research funding cuts on research and innovation#biotech #biotechnology #artificialintelligence #ai #china #nationalsecurity #congress #healthcare #innovation #science #technology #axios
Visionarios 2026 Axios Live 2026-09-24 | Tune in to Axios and Noticias Telemundo's fifth annual Visionarios event live from Los Angeles celebrating Latino leadership, culture and rising influence in the U.S.On September 30th at 6:30pm PT, watch live for Axios and Noticias Telemundo's annual Visionarios event commemorating arts, policy, and other newsmakers that impact the most seismic issues impact Latinos today.Axios Live in partnership with Noticias Telemundo hosts their annual event commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month, 'Visionarios' for an evening of newsmaker conversations celebrating Latino leadership, culture and rising influence in the United States. Conversations will be hosted with Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman, actor Edward James Olmos, musician Lupita Infante, and creator/comedian Leo González.
Uber says charging is now its biggest EV barrier Axios Live 2026-09-24 | Uber global head of mobility sustainability Santosh Rao joins Axios' Alan Neuhauser to discuss what is slowing Uber’s EV transition and why the company says it is not currently on track to reach its 2030 goal without greater coordinated action across the industry.Uber says access to EV charging has overtaken vehicle cost as the biggest barrier to getting more drivers into electric vehicles, as the company works toward its goal of 100% zero-emissions rides by 2030.
Sylvia Earle says this is our ‘last, best chance’ for nature Axios Live 2026-09-24 | Mission Blue founder Sylvia Earle talks to Axios' Amy Harder about what more than 70 years of ocean exploration have taught her, how much of the deep ocean remains unseen and why she believes decisions made today could shape the future of the planet.Earle discusses advances in technology that have given scientists unprecedented access to the ocean while also dramatically increasing humanity's ability to extract marine life and other natural resources. She points to the decline of major fish populations and argues that the economic value of whales, tuna and other marine life should extend beyond what they are worth after being removed from the ocean.
The technology paradox threatening nature Axios Live 2026-09-24 | Knowledge has a costDescription: Technology gives humanity unprecedented knowledge, but it can also accelerate how quickly we consume natural resources. The decisions made now could have lasting consequences.#nature #environment #technology #conservation #sustainability
Andrew Forrest and Alex Taylor make the business case for sustainability Axios Live 2026-09-24 | Cox Enterprises Chairman and CEO Alex Taylor and Dr. Andrew Forrest — Fortescue executive chairman and founder, and founder of Minderoo Foundation and Tattrang — speak with Axios' Nicholas Johnston about the business case for sustainability, clean technology and protecting natural resources.Taylor and Forrest discuss why markets can struggle to account for the value of nature and how businesses can incorporate sustainability into long-term decision-making. Forrest outlines Fortescue's multibillion-dollar effort to eliminate diesel use and argues that advances in renewable energy, battery storage and other technologies are changing the economics of reducing fossil fuel consumption.
Axios’ The Global Biotech Race Axios Live 2026-09-24 | Axios Live hosts an event in Washington, D.C. featuring conversations with Healthcare Leadership Council president and CEO Maria Ghazal, Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) and more on conversations examining how the U.S. can maintain its global leadership in biotechnology as international competition accelerates.The program will also include a sponsored View from the Top segment featuring Ashley Magargee, CEO at Genentech.
Patagonia CEO confronts the contradiction at the heart of its business Axios Live 2026-09-23 | Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert speaks to Axios' Amy Harder about the tensions between running a consumer business and pursuing an environmental mission, as well as the company's approach to conservation, public lands and artificial intelligence.Gellert discusses what he describes as a central challenge for Patagonia: how a company whose mission is focused on protecting the planet reconciles that goal with producing and selling products. He explains Patagonia's approach to durability, repair, resale and reducing the environmental impact of its products, while acknowledging unresolved challenges.
Rep. Mike Levin says permitting deal needs protections for wind and solar Axios Live 2026-09-23 | Rep. Mike Levin (D-Calif.) joins Axios' Amy Harder to discuss the push for a permitting deal in Washington, the future of U.S. clean energy and Democrats’ focus on lowering energy costs.Levin lays out what he wants to see in a permitting agreement, including assurances around wind and solar projects, and discusses where he sees potential for bipartisan cooperation on energy policy. He also makes the case for modernizing the electric grid and investing in American clean energy innovation as electricity and gasoline costs remain a concern for consumers.The conversation also covers Democrats’ Thriving Economy Project, offshore wind and nuclear power, the growing electricity demands of data centers and Levin’s call for AI guardrails. Levin explains why he believes policymakers can pursue emissions reductions and energy affordability at the same time, while keeping the U.S. competitive in emerging technologies.#energy #cleanenergy #permitting #renewableenergy #electricgrid #energyprices #congress #climate #nuclearenergy #artificialintelligence #datacenters #axios
Rep. Mike Levin says GOP colleagues privately question canceled wind projects Axios Live 2026-09-23 | Rep. Mike Levin (D-Calif.) says some Republican colleagues privately share his concerns about the cancellation of wind projects and the use of federal funds. He discusses what he says is more than $4 billion in Judgment Fund spending and questions the shift in support toward fossil fuel projects.#energy #windenergy #congress #cleanenergy #lng #energypolicy
Trump administration lays out its bottom lines for a permitting deal Axios Live 2026-09-23 | Jarrod Agen, executive director of the National Energy Dominance Council and assistant to the president, joins Axios' Amy Harder to discuss the Trump administration’s energy agenda, including permitting reform, rising fuel prices, AI’s growing power demand and the future of U.S. energy production.Agen lays out the administration’s priorities for a potential permitting deal, including changes to judicial review and protections aimed at keeping AI infrastructure costs from being passed on to electricity ratepayers. He also discusses the White House’s approach to wind and solar, its push for nuclear and natural gas, and the role of domestic energy infrastructure.Harder presses Agen on rising gasoline and diesel prices amid the Iran conflict, the administration’s focus on refining capacity and President Trump’s energy affordability goals. They also discuss offshore wind leases, investment in Venezuela and the administration’s approach to energy security.#energy #energynews #trump #whitehouse #ai #nuclearenergy #naturalgas #oil #renewableenergy #axios
Jarrod Agen points to long-term U.S. energy commitments in Venezuela Axios Live 2026-09-23 | Jarrod Agen, executive director of the National Energy Dominance Council and assistant to the President, says U.S. energy engagement with Venezuela is designed for the long haul, pointing to investments by Chevron, Eni and other companies as signs of a decades-long commitment.#energy #venezuela #oil #energysecurity #usenergy #geopolitics
JB Straubel sees a path to more energy and lower emissions Axios Live 2026-09-23 | Redwood Materials founder and CEO JB Straubel explains why falling solar and battery costs make him optimistic about growing the energy supply while cutting emissions.#energy #cleanenergy #climate #batteries #solar #jbtraubel
JB Straubel on why the race for more power is changing the grid Axios Live 2026-09-23 | Redwood Materials founder and CEO JB Straubel joins Axios' Mike Allen to discuss the accelerating demand for energy, the future of the U.S. power grid and why batteries, microgrids and AI could reshape how energy gets built and used.Straubel explains how Redwood Materials has expanded from battery recycling into battery manufacturing, repurposing and grid-scale energy systems using remanufactured EV batteries. He describes growing interest in microgrids and off-grid power as data centers and other large energy users face years-long waits for grid connections.Straubel also shares why he remains optimistic about decarbonization as energy demand grows, how falling solar and battery costs are changing the equation and why the timelines for expanding grid capacity increasingly diverge from the needs of hyperscalers and other customers.Plus, Straubel reflects on his early work building solar cars, lessons from co-founding Tesla and why he sees AI as a powerful tool that can help engineers build, learn and innovate faster.#energy #redwoodmaterials #jbStraubel #batteries #powergrid #microgrids #ai #datacenters #cleanenergy #tesla
Commonwealth Fusion Systems CEO: Fusion is approaching a turning point Axios Live 2026-09-23 | Commonwealth Fusion Systems CEO Bob Mumgaard says fusion energy is approaching a “Kitty Hawk moment,” as the company prepares to test its SPARC fusion machine in Massachusetts and works toward commercial deployment in Virginia.In conversation with Axios' Ben Geman, Mumgaard explains why continued energy innovation matters, what it will take to move fusion from the lab to the power grid and why financing first-of-a-kind projects remains a major challenge.Mumgaard also discusses Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ entry into the PJM interconnection process, its power purchase agreement with Google and the role federal policy could play in accelerating commercial fusion. He contrasts U.S. investment with efforts in China, Europe and the U.K. and explains why fusion’s safety and regulatory profile differs from traditional nuclear fission.#fusion #fusionenergy #cleanenergy #nuclearenergy #climate #energy #innovation #technology #commonwealthfusionsystems #axios
The New Climate Economy Axios Live 2026-09-23 | Axios House hosts an event in New York City exploring how climate adaptation, infrastructure and energy innovation are becoming core business priorities. Axios national energy correspondent Amy Harder, senior energy reporter Ben Geman and publisher Nicholas Johnston speak with American Clean Power Association CEO Jason Grumet, Siemens Global Head of Sustainability Eva Riesenhuber and Commonwealth Fusion Systems CEO Bob Mumgaard about resilience, growth and the technologies shaping the new climate economy.
Spotlight: Racing Toward a More Sustainable Future Axios Live 2026-09-23 | Axios House hosts a conversation in New York City exploring how motorsport can become a testing ground for new approaches to sustainability. Axios senior energy reporter Ben Geman speaks with McLaren Racing Sustainability Director Kim Wilson and Great Barrier Reef Foundation Managing Director Anna Marsden about reducing environmental impact, advancing technology and bringing engineering expertise to conservation.
Spotlight: The Politics of America’s Energy Future Axios Live 2026-09-23 | Axios House hosts conversations in New York City examining the policies, technologies and priorities shaping America’s changing energy mix.Axios national energy correspondent Amy Harder speaks with Rep. Mike Levin of California about U.S. energy policy and the forces shaping the country’s energy future. Axios co-founder Mike Allen sits down with Redwood Materials founder and CEO JB Straubel to discuss the evolving energy landscape and the role of domestic battery materials and technology. Harder also speaks with National Energy Dominance Council Executive Director and Assistant to the President Jarrod Agen about the Trump administration’s energy priorities.#energy #energypolicy #cleanenergy #climate #technology #batteries #redwoodmaterials #congress #trumpadministration #axios
The Business of Water Axios Live 2026-09-22 | Axios House hosts an event in New York City exploring why water stewardship is becoming a strategic business priority. Axios national energy correspondent Amy Harder, climate deals reporter Alan Neuhauser and publisher Nicholas Johnston speak with Fish Shop Executive Chef Ria Montes, Suntory Holdings Chief Sustainability Officer Jun Asaki and PepsiCo EVP and Chief Sustainability Officer Jim Andrew about protecting watersheds, improving efficiency and strengthening supply chains.
GE Vernova’s Eric Gray on the new energy infrastructure supercycle Axios Live 2026-09-22 | In this sponsored View From the Top segment, GE Vernova power segment CEO Eric Gray joins Axios' Nicholas Johnston to discuss what the company sees as a new energy infrastructure supercycle driven by data centers, advanced manufacturing, electrification and broader economic growth.Gray explains why GE Vernova expects power demand to remain durable even beyond the AI boom, and why the company sees natural gas, nuclear power and grid modernization as complementary parts of the energy transition. He also discusses GE Vernova’s small modular reactor program, including its BWRX-300 project with Ontario Power Generation, and the role of carbon capture, direct air capture, software and grid technologies in meeting future demand.The conversation also looks at GE Vernova’s approximately $11 billion in planned R&D and capital investment through 2028 as the company works to expand generation, decarbonization and grid capabilities.#gevernovа #energy #nuclearenergy #smr #naturalgas #powergrid #datacenters #ai #infrastructure #cleanenergy
Amazon’s Kara Hurst announces $20 million for Colorado River projects Axios Live 2026-09-22 | Amazon chief sustainability officer Kara Hurst joins Axios’ Amy Harder to discuss the company’s new $20 million commitment to Colorado River watershed projects, part of an effort Hurst says aims to mobilize $100 million over two years.Hurst also addresses growing scrutiny of data center water use, saying communities are right to demand transparency and accountability. She discusses Amazon's goal to become water positive by 2030, water efficiency standards and the role of new technologies in reducing consumption.The conversation also turns to Amazon’s 2040 climate pledge, rising AI-driven energy demand and the company’s investment in natural gas, clean energy, grid reliability and other technologies as it expands its data center footprint.#amazon #datacenters #water #coloradoriver #ai #cleanenergy #climate #sustainability #aws #energy
Tourism’s Sustainability Imperative Axios Live 2026-09-22 | Axios House hosts an event in New York City exploring how tourism leaders are adapting to climate change and shifting traveler expectations. Axios climate deals reporter Alan Neuhauser and publisher Nicholas Johnston speak with Uber global head of mobility sustainability Santosh Rao, Hilton VP and global head of sustainability and responsible business Jean Garris Hand and Delta Air Lines chief sustainability officer Amelia DeLuca about mobility, hospitality and building a more resilient and sustainable travel economy.
AI’s next bottleneck is energy. Varun Sivaram has a plan Axios Live 2026-09-22 | Axios’ Amy Harder sits down with Emerald AI co-founder and CEO Varun Sivaram to discuss one of the biggest constraints facing the AI boom: energy.Sivaram argues that demand for AI compute is accelerating while the U.S. power grid struggles to connect new data centers fast enough. He explains why flexible AI data centers could reduce power use when the grid is under stress, helping utilities add more computing capacity without waiting years for major infrastructure upgrades.The conversation covers growing community opposition to data centers, Emerald AI’s new AI Energy Management Alliance, the case for keeping data centers connected to the grid and the company’s planned 100-megawatt flexible AI facility with Nvidia.Harder also presses Sivaram on Emerald AI’s billion-dollar valuation, competition from companies like Google, Amazon and Microsoft, whether the company would consider an acquisition and the broader question of how quickly AI development should move.#ai #artificialintelligence #energy #datacenters #powergrid #emeraldai #nvidia #technology #cleanenergy #utilities #axios
Jigar Shah says America can meet AI’s massive energy demand Axios Live 2026-09-22 | AI’s rapid growth is putting new pressure on America’s power grid. "Energy Empire" host Jigar Shah joins Axios’ Amy Harder to discuss how the U.S. could meet rising data center electricity demand, why he sees nuclear and other clean firm power as part of the solution and where grid flexibility could help lower costs.Shah, who previously led the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office under President Biden, also discusses the Trump administration’s energy approach, the future of federal energy financing, rising fuel costs and the changing economics of technologies including electric trucks, electric school buses, geothermal, solar and battery storage.The conversation also looks beyond the AI boom to a bigger question facing the energy industry: What comes after the net-zero era, and which technologies are ready to scale now?#energy #artificialintelligence #ai #nuclearenergy #cleanenergy #datacenters #powergrid #climatetech #electricity #climateweek
Spotlight: Culture’s Climate Influence Axios Live 2026-09-22 | Axios House hosts a conversation in New York City exploring the role culture and influence can play in shaping climate action. Axios senior energy reporter, Ben Geman speaks with Support + Feed founder Maggie Baird about using entertainment, community and cultural influence to mobilize new audiences around sustainability.
Nature’s Bottom Line Axios Live 2026-09-22 | Axios House hosts an event in New York City exploring how protecting and valuing nature is reshaping business, investment and conservation. Axios national energy correspondent Amy Harder and co-founder Mike Allen speak with Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert, Cox Enterprises Chairman and CEO Alex Taylor, Fortescue Executive Chairman and Founder Dr. Andrew Forrest AO and Mission Blue founder Dr. Sylvia Earle about the relationship between healthy ecosystems and long-term economic value.
Forging the Energy Solutions of the Future Axios Live 2026-09-22 | Axios House hosts an event in New York City exploring how America can build the energy infrastructure needed to support AI, advanced manufacturing and electrification. Axios national energy correspondent Amy Harder and publisher Nicholas Johnston speak with Amazon Chief Sustainability Officer Kara Hurst, GE Vernova Power CEO Eric Gray, Emerald AI founder and CEO Varun Sivaram and Energy Empire host Jigar Shah about scaling power, strengthening the grid and aligning investment with innovation.
Spotlight: Powering the Next Era of Innovation Axios Live 2026-09-22 | Axios House hosts conversations in New York City exploring how AI, advanced computing and rising electricity demand are reshaping the energy system. Axios national energy correspondent Amy Harder and senior energy reporter Ben Geman speak with NVIDIA head of sustainability Josh Parker; Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai'i and Exelon Corporation President and CEO Calvin Butler about grid resilience, affordability, innovation and the energy infrastructure needed to power future growth.
Sen. Brian Schatz lays out Democrats’ next climate agenda Axios Live 2026-09-21 | Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) says lawmakers are “very close” to a bipartisan permitting reform deal, but reaching an agreement will require addressing federal restrictions affecting renewable energy projects.Speaking with Axios’ Ben Geman at Axios House during Climate Week, Schatz discusses what it would take to get permitting reform enacted, the connection between clean energy and electricity costs, and how Democrats should approach climate and energy policy.Schatz also weighs in on the rapid growth of AI and data centers, arguing that policymakers need to address what he describes as acute AI risks alongside concerns about energy use, consumer power bills and behind-the-meter natural gas generation.Looking ahead, Schatz discusses a broader clean energy agenda that includes wind and solar as well as advanced geothermal, nuclear energy and carbon removal.#brianschatz #permittingreform #cleanenergy #climate #energy #artificialintelligence #ai #datacenters #renewableenergy #congress #climateweek #axios
Sen. Brian Schatz says permitting deal is “very close” Axios Live 2026-09-21 | Sen. Brian Schatz tells Axios’ Ben Geman that bipartisan permitting reform is in its “final stages,” while key hurdles remain.#permitting #energy #congress #senate #politics
Making the case for AI infrastructure’s benefits Axios Live 2026-09-21 | NVIDIA Head of Sustainability Josh Parker says the conversation around AI infrastructure should address environmental and social impacts while also explaining jobs, tax revenue and broader benefits.#ai #nvidia #datacenters #infrastructure #technology
NVIDIA’s Josh Parker says energy is the biggest constraint on AI growth Axios Live 2026-09-21 | NVIDIA Head of Sustainability Josh Parker says access to energy may be the biggest constraint on deploying AI at scale, but argues that slowing AI could also delay advances in clean energy and other technologies.In a conversation with Axios’ Amy Harder at Climate Week, Parker discusses the rapidly growing energy demands of AI, public concerns surrounding data centers and NVIDIA’s push to make AI infrastructure more energy and water efficient.Parker also explains how flexible data centers could reduce stress on the electric grid, addresses concerns about electricity prices and water consumption, and discusses why NVIDIA does not report estimated emissions from the electricity customers use to run its chips.Plus, Parker makes the case that AI can accelerate technologies including fusion, advanced fission and geothermal energy, while acknowledging that AI deployment is growing faster than efficiency gains alone can accommodate.#nvidia #artificialintelligence #ai #datacenters #energy #cleanenergy #sustainability #climate #electricity #technology #climateweek #axios
Why AI could test today’s auditing standards Axios Live 2026-09-17 | AI is becoming part of accounting and auditing workflows. The question for regulators is whether existing standards remain appropriate as that adoption grows.#ai #auditing #accounting #regulation #futureofwork
PCAOB Chair Jim Logothetis on regulating audits in the AI era Axios Live 2026-09-17 | Axios senior economics reporter Courtenay Brown speaks with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Chair Jim Logothetis about how artificial intelligence is changing auditing, the future of the accounting profession and how regulators are approaching a rapidly evolving industry.Logothetis explains why he believes AI can automate more of the transactional side of auditing while human judgment and professional skepticism remain critical. He argues that auditing is part science and part art, and says the profession could ultimately emerge stronger as firms adopt new technology.
Why AI could create a new role for accountants Axios Live 2026-09-17 | AI may change accounting rather than replace it. The speaker sees a growing role for CPAs in providing assurance around companies’ AI governance and controls.#ai #accounting #cpa #aigovernance #business
Why the AICPA CEO says AI won’t replace accountants Axios Live 2026-09-17 | Axios publisher Nicholas Johnston speaks with American Institute of CPAs President and CEO Mark Koziel about how artificial intelligence is changing accounting, auditing and corporate governance, and why he believes human oversight will remain critical.Koziel discusses what he calls keeping the "human in the lead" as companies adopt AI. He argues that finance teams can play a key role in establishing AI governance and controls, while CPAs can provide assurance that companies are following the systems they put in place.
