US Market Trends: Energizing AI, Trump 2.0, and Power Sector M&A
Hosted by Sojitz Corporation, PEI Global Partners, and Mintz
Jul
28
2026
Date: July 28, 2026
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Mintz Members Ayaz Shaikh and Kris Kirkwood are speaking at "US Market Trends: Energizing AI, Trump 2.0, and Power Sector M&A," co-hosted with Sojitz Corporation and PEI Global Partners.
They'll explore the timely themes shaping the industry, including AI-driven power demand, evolving US energy policy, and shifting US power market dynamics.
Discussion topics include:
- Power Markets at an Inflection Point: Demand, Valuation & M&A
- From IRA to Drill Baby Drill: The Trump 2.0 Energy Playbook
- The Megawatt Challenge: Powering the US AI Revolution
Speakers
Ayaz R. Shaikh is the Chair of Mintz’s Projects & Infrastructure Practice. He has more than 25 years of experience advising on the structuring, development, financing, construction, acquisition, and sale of energy and infrastructure projects in the United States and around the world.
Kristopher L. Kirkwood is a Member at Mintz, where he represents clients in a wide range of project development, project finance, and M&A matters.