Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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As digital infrastructure and energy needs become increasingly central to our economy, Michigan is leading the way on responsible data center development. Join Google to examine what Michigan's model gets right and where more coordination is needed. This panel will surface the policy levers, regulatory frameworks, and public-private partnerships essential to turning data centers into community assets.

Panelists:
Jennifer Granholm, 16th Secretary of Energy and Former Governor, State of Michigan
John Rakolta III, President, Walbridge
Liz Schwab, Head, Data Center Market Development and Policy, Google

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