# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Public Policy Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: How will the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and data centers affect the Mahoning Valley—and what opportunities and challenges could it create for our economy?

Join the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber for a timely program exploring AI, data center development and the public policy issues shaping Ohio’s economic future.

The program will feature Benjamin Harvey, D.Sc., Founder of AI Squared and Research Scientist & Professor at The Johns Hopkins University, for a keynote presentation on how the AI boom can drive local economic growth.

A featured Data Center Policy Discussion will bring together Guy Coviello, Steve Stivers and Ken McDonald for a conversation moderated by Lake to River Economic Development. The discussion will explore different economic perspectives on data center development, including opportunities and considerations related to energy, infrastructure, investment and public policy, followed by audience Q&A.

Attendees will also hear from Ohio state legislators during a moderated discussion of high-impact public policy issues affecting businesses and communities, including housing growth, workforce development, child care, energy, natural resources, permitting and regulation. Join us for conversation and audience Q&A.

The program will also feature Justin Barnes, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, presenting Ohio’s Economic Development Blueprint, followed by audience Q&A.

Join business, government and community leaders for a morning of discussion, expert insight and audience engagement focused on the issues shaping Ohio and the Mahoning Valley’s economic future.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/youngstown/public-policy-conference/200030814911200
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Youngstown
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Stambaugh Auditorium
- **lat**: 41.113713448424
- **long**: -80.652103607554
- **full address**: Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 5th Ave,Youngstown, Ohio, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Public Policy Conference being held?
  - **A:** Public Policy Conference takes place on Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 am to Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 am at Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 5th Ave,Youngstown, Ohio, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Public Policy Conference?
  - **A:** Public Policy Conference is organized by Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber.

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