Repositioning Data Centers Through Informed Community Engagement to Enable Design Approval & Long-Term Development

8:10 am - Tuesday 17th November 2026

  • Separating disinformation from legitimate design and infrastructure constraints to identify community pressure points around data centers in Eastern States, such as power, water, noise, and local impact 
  • Translating complex engineering, standards, and operational realities into clear, credible narratives that non-technical stakeholders can understand and trust
  • Structuring early collaboration between developers, designers, engineers, and municipalities to proactively address concerns, align expectations, and reduce planning resistance

Speakers:

Sector Lead, Mission Critical
HED