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Panel: Permits Progress - Navigating the biggest bottleneck facing capital, customers, and contractors
The true make-it-or-break it milestone for digital infrastructure projects is now the moment a permit is, or can be, secured. Whether building fiber networks, data centers, power infrastructure, or associated facilities, operators and contractors are increasingly navigating complex regulatory frameworks, inconsistent local requirements, and lengthy approval processes. This panel will explore how the industry can overcome permitting challenges, accelerate project delivery, and create a more efficient path from investment to deployment.
- How are permitting and approval processes affecting the speed and economics of infrastructure deployment?
- What best practices are helping operators, contractors, and local authorities streamline approvals and reduce project delays?
- What policy, regulatory, and industry changes are needed to ensure permitting does not become a long-term barrier to digital infrastructure growth?