Data Center Deep Dive Week 5 – Infrastructure Readiness
September 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free
Week 5 – Infrastructure Readiness
Preparing local communities for the arrival of major digital infrastructure starts with understanding utility requirements and infrastructure planning long before facilities break ground.
Week 5 of the Data Center Deep Dive series, hosted by TMCN and Collegiate-EduNation, concentrates on Infrastructure Readiness. Designed specifically for utility offices, engineers, and local government, this session explores useful strategies to align current and future infrastructure with incoming data centers. Leaders will discover how to establish targeted water/wastewater programs, leverage eletricity, and coordinate with local businesses and organizations with specialized technical skills.
By proactively learning and understanding infrastructure readiness, local institutions and communities can ensure their foundation can retain the upcoming digital wave.
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CT)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: Free
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yxJRYbLkQdiRzFxLdL07TQ#/registration
Complete 8-Week Webinar Schedule
Every Wednesday from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CT) on Zoom, featured panel discussions will explore the key pillars of community readiness:
Week 1: Understanding Data Centers
Week 2: Preparing Your Community Before They Arrive
Week 3: Education Partnerships
Week 4: Workforce Development
Week 5(Sep. 16th): Infrastructure Readiness
Week 6(Sep. 23rd): Public Safety & Community Services
Week 7(Sep. 30th): Lessons Learned (Real-World Insights)
Week 8(Oct. 7th) : Housing & Community Growth