# Event Details - **Event Name**: Powering Alabama’s Future: Energy, Data Centers, and Economic Growth - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am – Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Powering Alabama’s Future: Energy, Data Centers, and Economic Growth with Cynthia AlmondAbout this EventPlease join us as Cynthia Almond, President of the Alabama Public Service Commission, joins us to dicsuss "Powering Alabama’s Future: Energy, Data Centers, and Economic Growth"Cynthia Lee Almond is an Alabama native, born and raised in Tuscaloosa. Upon graduating from Central High School, she then attended Vanderbilt University and received her Bachelor of Arts from The University of Alabama, majoring in history and minoring in Spanish. She continued her academic journey at The University of Alabama School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor. Cynthia has worked both in the private practice of law as well as at The University of Alabama School of Law, where she served as an assistant dean.Cynthia brings extensive experience to the APSC and has consistently demonstrated her strong commitment to public service. She served four terms on the Tuscaloosa City Council, where she was elected by her peers as president pro tem of the council and served as chair of the Finance Committee. In 2021, Cynthia was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives for District 63 in Tuscaloosa, where she served as chair of the Tuscaloosa County Local Legislative Delegation, as vice-chair of the Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee and as a member of the following committees: Ways and Means Education, Judiciary, and Rules.Cynthia’s commitment to public service and love for her community extend well beyond her professional career. Her civic involvement includes present or past service on the Capstone Health Services Foundation and its Finance Committee; the Hank Poore Foundation; Leadership Alabama; the Tuscaloosa County Tax Board; past chair of the Alabama State Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Section; and past chair of the West Alabama Regional Commission.An active member of First United Methodist Church, Cynthia also teaches Sunday school, reflecting her deep-rooted commitment to faith and community. Outside of her professional and civic responsibilities, she enjoys most any outdoor activity. She is the proud mother of two grown children and two grandchildren.A note on UAB Parking: - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/powering-alabamas-future-energy-data-centers-and-economic-growth/100002002635582938 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: UAB Collat School of Business - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 15, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Birmingham - **state**: AL - **country**: United States - **location**: UAB Collat School of Business - **lat**: 33.5001368 - **long**: -86.80987309999999 - **full address**: UAB Collat School of Business, 710 13th Street South, Birmingham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Powering Alabama’s Future: Energy, Data Centers, and Economic Growth - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9e7723a5629dd80a82d413cd548b189c6ee3dc7ffa22e8da6a17c4ef85fd41d6-rimg-w1200-h1742-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1790828164 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Powering Alabama s Future: Energy, Data Centers, and Economic Growth being held? - **A:** Powering Alabama s Future: Energy, Data Centers, and Economic Growth takes place on Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am to Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at UAB Collat School of Business, 710 13th Street South, Birmingham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Powering Alabama s Future: Energy, Data Centers, and Economic Growth? - **A:** Powering Alabama s Future: Energy, Data Centers, and Economic Growth is organized by Alabama Economics Club. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Powering Alabama s Future: Energy, Data Centers, and Economic Growth is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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