America’s AI Action Plan: What It Means for Local Infrastructure
Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 pm, EDT - 2:00 pm, EDT
America’s AI Action Plan: What It Means for Local Infrastructure
America’s AI Action Plan: What It Means for Local Infrastructure
America’s AI Action Plan: What It Means for Local Infrastructure
The administration’s recently-released AI action plan proposes significant reforms to permitting for data centers and related energy and water infrastructure. This session will explore what’s behind the surge in data center construction and how the acceleration of AI infrastructure rollouts could impact local infrastructure and economies. We’ll explore what local government leaders can learn from strategies being tested in impacted communities for working with state regulators and tech companies to manage this process.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Ian Linssen, Assistant to the City Manager, City of Mesa, Arizona
- Buddy Rizer, Executive Director, Economic Development, Loudoun County, Virginia
- Jordan Gerow, Director of Policy and Research & Ruby Wincele, Policy and Research Manager,Climate XChange
- Anne Evens, Chief Executive Officer, Elevate Energy