Keynote speakers

Co-Founder

Texans for Reasonable Solutions
 

Nicole Nosek is the co-founder of Texans for Reasonable Solutions, a statewide organization advancing housing and energy affordability for Texas families. She has helped pass seven state and local laws improving housing outcomes and drives data-driven policy, grassroots engagement, and legislative strategy. Nicole also chairs the Austin Habitat for Humanity Advocacy Committee.

CEO

Cholla Inc
 

Gideon O. Powell is the CEO of Cholla Inc., leading the company’s expansion from oil and gas exploration into Bitcoin mining, data centers, and flexible-load power innovation. He focuses on strengthening energy markets, advancing grid reliability, and driving bottom-up innovation. Gideon also advises national justice-reform initiatives and serves on the MIT Energy Club Advisory Board.

 Vice President

Stand Together
 

Kathleen O’Hearn is the Vice President of Issue Education at Stand Together, where she leads national strategies to advance human flourishing and freedom. She previously directed economic policy grant making at Stand Together Trust and held senior roles at the State Policy Network and the Mercatus Center, building coalitions and connecting research to policymakers across the country.

President 

American Energy Leadership Institute 

Chris is a GOP Energy and Environment Strategist who advises elected Republicans on key policy issues affecting the America First agenda. A frequent guest on Fox Business and Fox News, he also writes for major outlets and works with energy organizations to mobilize conservative grassroots. Chris serves as a Senior Advisor to the College Republicans.

Chief Construction Officer

 Cipher Mining 

Chris Totin is an engineering and construction professional with $23B+ in global infrastructure experience. He has led project management, controls, and construction teams on complex developments, bringing hands-on execution insight to the future of power and industrial infrastructure.

 SVP Policy & External Affairs Enchanted Rock
 

Joel is an energy policy expert and seasoned advocate who leads policy strategy for Enchanted Rock, a leading microgrid developer and operator. He represents the company and its customers across regulatory and legislative forums, advancing policies that support clean, cost-effective, long-duration resilience solutions..

Vice President Energy

Cholla Inc

Clayton Greer is the Vice President of Energy at Cholla Petroleum, leading the integration of cryptocurrency mining, data centers, and grid operations. With 30+ years in the electrical power industry—including key roles shaping ERCOT’s market design—he brings deep expertise in power distribution, system reliability, and emerging flexible-load technologies.

Founder & President

Texas Blockchain Council
 

Lee Bratcher is the President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council, an industry association advancing Bitcoin and digital asset innovation across Texas. He has helped shape multiple state blockchain laws and leads the North American Blockchain Summit. Lee previously taught political science, served 14 years in the U.S. Army Reserves, and holds a Ph.D. focused on blockchain land registries.

Vice President Operations

Quanta Services 

Colton Austin is Vice President of Operations at Quanta Services, leading data center operations across North America. He oversees delivery of power and infrastructure for hyperscale data centers, advanced manufacturing, and AI-driven facilities, with expertise spanning grid interconnections, substations, transmission, and integrated project delivery.

Associate Professor 

Texas A&M University

Korok is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M’s Mays Business School and a game theorist specializing in Bitcoin. His research explores the intersection of Bitcoin and AI, including AI-driven transaction design. He holds degrees from the University of Chicago and Stanford and previously served on the White House Council of Economic Advisers.