A race for global AI dominance is spurring the rapid production of massive data centers that need massive amounts of energy. Conflicts in Venezuela and Iran are causing huge spikes in oil and gas prices. All the while, renewable energy initiatives in the U.S. have largely been gutted. Understanding the future of energy has never been more critical. This roundtable session examines why energy innovation is imperative, and where the U.S. is excelling at—and impeding—global progress.