Description

As demand for digital infrastructure surges, Arizona has become a hotspot for data center development—bringing with it economic opportunities, infrastructure challenges, and community considerations. 

AAED is hosting a candid and balanced conversation exploring the benefits and tradeoffs of data center development and brings together a diverse panel of voices—including economic developers, builders, tech leaders, and elected officials to examine:

• Why Arizona is an attractive location for data centers
• The economic development upsides and downsides
• Infrastructure: Water, power, and land use concerns
• Community impacts and land planning strategies
• Public-private partnerships and future policy considerations

Agenda:

7:30 - 8:00 AM —  Check-in and Networking (Light breakfast & coffee provided)
8:00 - 9:00 AM —  Lightning Round Presentations
9:00 - 10:00 AM  —  Roundtable Discussions

Thank you to Chanen Construction for sponsoring the breakfast!