The Data Center Dialogue: A Community Town Hall on AI Infrastructure
Tech Ranch will be represented at this event.
The Data Center Dialogue is a moderated community town hall on the realities, risks, and rewards of AI infrastructure, co-hosted by Austin Forum and Austin AI Alliance.
Data centers power the AI revolution and drive massive societal advancements, but they also present challenges to local energy grids, water supplies, and communities. This event shifts the spotlight from a panel to the public, inviting community members, tech leaders, policymakers, and environmental advocates to share and learn together.
What to bring:
- Success stories of how AI tools are improving your business, healthcare, education, or daily life
- Real concerns about grid reliability, water usage, land development, or societal shifts
- Burning questions for peers and experts
- Constructive suggestions for balancing computing power demand with responsible stewardship
Moderator: Amy Polvado, Founder and CEO, Facilimax
Panelist: Michael Schulte, Senior Fellow, AMD
Post-event networking at Remedy (3rd & Nueces), complimentary drink included.
Parking: Street parking free after 6 PM. Parking map