3 hours
Jay C Hormel Nature Center
Free Tickets Available
Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm (GMT-06:00)
Jay C Hormel Nature Center
1304 21st Street Northeast, Austin, United States
You are invited to Data Center Basics 101 co-hosted by Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation and SE MN Together, and co-sponsored by Great River Energy and University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnership. The event 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.
For questions, contact Jennifer Heien, SMIF entrepreneurship coordinator, at amVubmlmZXJoIHwgc21pZm91bmRhdGlvbiAhIG9yZw==.
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Tickets for Data Center Basics 101 can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | Free |