
Data Centers: Hyperscale or Hyperbole?
The Metropolitan · Chicago, IL
Date & Time
- Date
- Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Time
- 5:30 PM CDT
- Cost
- cost is $20 plus the registration fee
About this event
Whether you use AI, high-performance computing, streaming media, or cloud services, you have a stake in the outcome of one of today’s biggest issues: data centers. The debate over the scale and regulation of data centers affects politics, government, and the state of computing. You may have “skin in the game,” be committed to a side, or be indifferent, but it is still important to understand the different perspectives that may shape future decisions. Join Chicago ACM and IEEE Chicago on October 22 at 5:30 PM at The Metropolitan Club for a moderated discussion featuring Bryan McDaniel and Brad Tietz, who bring different perspectives to this timely issue. Panelists: Brad Tietz Director, State Government Affairs - Midwest Data Center Coalition Bryan McDaniel Director of Governmental Affairs Citizens Utility Board (CUB) Moderator: Dr. Alvin Chin REGISTRATION INFORMATION This event is hybrid. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE Please register through the Humanitix event page: https://events.humanitix.com/tech-networking-night-and-panel-discussion/tickets The Humanitix page will show the applicable ticket price. For non-club members, the cost is $20 plus the registration fee. A Meetup RSVP alone does not complete your in-person registration. ONLINE ATTENDANCE Online attendance is free. After registering on Meetup for online attendance, the Zoom webinar registration link will become visible on the Meetup event page. Please click the Zoom webinar registration link and complete the Zoom registration. You will then receive your personal Zoom link to join the event.
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