Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:45 PM
90-minute Networking Reception to Follow

Surly Brewing Company | Scheid Hall

RSVP by October 19, 2026

Building Together

Creating a Shared Path Forward for Data Center Development

This event brings policymakers, community leaders, residents, and data center developers together for an open, solutions-focused dialogue on how communities can prepare for and shape responsible data center development. The conversation will focus on:

• Building a Shared Understanding
  Providing accurate, accessible information about data center development, requirements, impacts, and opportunities.
• Addressing Community Priorities
  Identifying practical, workable approaches to concerns around development, transparency, infrastructure, and community impact.
• Empowering Communities
  Exploring tools, playbooks, and engagement strategies that give communities a meaningful role in the development process.
• Preparing for What’s Ahead
  Examining current initiatives, emerging trends, and opportunities to proactively prepare for future development.

Interested in offering your expertise on a panel at our next event?
Please reach out to Megan Baker with Tuli Public Affairs.
megan@tulipublicaffairs.com

DRIVING PROGRESS
THROUGH PARTNERSHIP

MNDCF is made possible by our strategic partners, who offer their diverse expertise and perspectives to connect environmental responsibility, industry advancement, and local economic opportunity.

CONNECT. LEARN. COLLABORATE.

Interact with the key Minnesota stakeholders shaping the future of data and infrastructure, including elected officials, industry professionals, data center operators, utility providers, sustainability advocates, and AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) firms.

Digital Infrastructure Briefing: Minnesota’s Data Center Future (MNDCF) seeks to strengthen our understanding of the importance of data centers—their purpose, benefits, and role in responsible growth—to build community trust and unlock new opportunities in sustainable certification and AI-ready infrastructure.

Countdown to the Event

Have questions about our upcoming event?
Please reach out to Becky Ekstam below.