NOTE: RSVPs are now closed for this event, as attendance has reached capacity.

What role do data centers play in our communities, and what questions should we be asking about them?

Join us for a community panel at The Texas Tech Club — West Club Level South space at 12 p.m. Friday, May 22 in Lubbock exploring what data centers are and aren't, how they impact local economies and infrastructure, and what policy solutions are being considered. The discussion will cover topics on grid reliability, water usage, community investment, and more. It will also include a Q&A session with the audience. 

When major investments are being considered, communities deserve to be part of the conversation from the start, understanding what it means for them and how they can shape it. A good investment is always made better with a strong community partner, and that partnership begins with an informed, open dialogue. 

The event, hosted by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, is part of a series underwritten by Google. Speakers include George P. Bush, CEO and managing partner of Pine Cove Strategies and former Texas Land Commissioner;  Brandon Creighton, Texas Tech University System Chancellor; John Osborne, CEO, Lubbock Economic Development Alliance; and Chris Matos, Google.

Moderating the conversation is Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief Matthew Watkins. 

This event is in-person only and will not be livestreamed. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and networking, and the hourlong program begins at Noon.

Directions: This event is located on the West side of the Jones AT&T Stadium in the West Club Level South space. Guests can park in the large commuter parking lot in front of the West side of the stadium and enter through the tall glass doors located on the North end of the front of the building, near the Gate 2 doors.
 

For Partner Programs, The Texas Tribune does not participate in the development of event content, the direction of discussion, or the selection of panelists.