The Digital Demand Curve: Positioning Minnesota for the Data Center Era

How is Minnesota emerging as a strategic hub for data centers? Opportunities are driven by its favorable climate, reliable power infrastructure, and competitive tax incentives, but is that enough? This program offers an inside look at the factors shaping this growth, featuring insights from experts working on projects in Minnesota and across the country. You’ll gain a baseline understanding of the history and future of data centers, explore critical topics around development and site selection, state and local tax implications, public engagement dynamics, sustainability and design/construction considerations. Whether you’re a broker, developer, investor, or service provider, this program will equip you with the knowledge to navigate opportunities and challenges in one of CRE’s fastest-growing sectors.

Continuing Real Estate Education Credit has been applied for and 1 hour is pending approval from the Minnesota Department of Commerce.

AGENDA

11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Registration, Networking & Lunch

11:45 – 12:00 p.m. Opening Announcements

12:00 – 1:15 p.m. Presentation