Summary - DCF 2.0. Online registration by Cvent

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.

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.

DCF events is seeking sponsorships totaling $25,000-$40,000 to cover professional event planning, coordination for outreach, audio-visual needs, rental fees, appetizers and a drink token for attendees, and to successfully kick off a series of industry networking events (continuing into 2027) through Signal House by Giant and event partners.

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.