The Technology Association of Iowa will host the Iowa Digital Infrastructure Summit on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Des Moines Heritage Center.
The event, which follows a similar summit held last year, is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Heritage Center, located at 120 E. 5th St. in Des Moines.
The summit will open with a keynote on the state of digital infrastructure in Iowa, covering the state’s current data center landscape and the factors driving demand for digital infrastructure. The agenda will also include sessions on the economic, technical, policy and community considerations associated with data center development in Iowa, according to the association.
Brian Waller, president of the Technology Association of Iowa, said the summit is intended to bring Iowa business and civic leaders together around a common set of facts.
“Digital infrastructure is now central to Iowa’s economic future, but the conversation around it has become increasingly complex,” Mr. Waller said. “TAI’s role is to help bring leaders together around Iowa-specific facts, real outcomes, and informed dialogue. This summit is an opportunity to create a more productive, Iowa-focused conversation about how our state approaches growth, infrastructure, innovation, and the practical considerations that come with them.”
Additional details on speakers and the agenda will be announced at a later date, the association said. Registration is open.
Organizations interested in attending, contributing to the program or sponsoring the event can contact Tyler Wyngarden, the association’s vice president of strategic partnerships, at [email protected].
Media inquiries can be directed to Nick Donovan, the association’s vice president of marketing and communications, at [email protected].
