Panel Discussion: Permitting, Policy and Progress ' The regulatory roadmap for digital infrastructure

08 Feb 2027
Data Center Stage
Community Engagement Summit
Land, power and permitting have emerged as the defining constraints on digital infrastructure growth. From federal land and military sites to state-level permitting reforms and environmental reviews, this session examines the policies that will determine when and how the next generation of infrastructure gets built. ' How are state-level permitting reforms, federal permitting initiatives, and evolving environmental review requirements reshaping the development of digital infrastructure projects? ' What opportunities and challenges do developers face when pursuing projects on federal land, military installations, and national laboratory campuses? ' How can the industry overcome zoning obstacles and lengthy approval processes while balancing national infrastructure priorities with local community concerns and regulatory oversight?