Data Center Forum Event
Schedule
Wed Nov 12 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
South Central College-North Mankato Campus Conference Room A | North Mankato, MN
About this Event
You are invited to a regional Data Center Forum hosted by RNDC and SMIF, and co-sponsored by SMCEC and Great River Energy. The forum will provide a space for education and conversations on data center development in our region. Topics will cover data center technologies and designs, impacts on water and energy usage, current Minnesota legislation, and tools communities can use to secure economic and community benefits. Speakers will include experts from multiple sectors and will highlight the perspectives of rural communities who currently host data centers. Elected officials, economic development professionals, utility staff, city attorneys, and community members are encouraged to attend.
Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Welcome
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Data Center 101 and its Energy and Water Impacts
Info: • Carrie Jennings, Research & Policy Director at Fresh Water
• Thomas Jackson, Partner and Mechanical Engineer at Dunham Associates
• Tim Stoner, Utilities Director at the City of Blue Earth
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
BREAK
🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Tools for Communities to Secure Economic & Community Benefits
Info: • Thomas Lambrecht, Economic Development Services Manager at Great River Energy
• Sarah Mooradian, Legislative Director at CURE
• Andy Wilke, Executive Vice President at Greater Mankato Growth
Where is it happening?
South Central College-North Mankato Campus Conference Room A, 1920 Lee Boulevard, North Mankato, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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