WCREW Panel Discussion
Realities of Data Center Growth in Wisconsin: Energy, Infrastructure, and Supply Chain
📅 Wednesday, October 8 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 The Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Data centers are driving rapid change across Wisconsin, shaping the future of energy, infrastructure, and economic development. But with opportunity comes complexity—power and water demands, land use, supply chain strains, and regulatory hurdles are reshaping how our communities and industries adapt.
Join WCREW for an insightful panel discussion exploring the realities of data center growth in Wisconsin and what it means for the region’s future. Gain expert perspectives from leaders across law, utilities, economic development, and academia as they dive into critical issues impacting the commercial real estate and business landscape.
Featured Panelists:
- Christopher R. Smith – Shareholder & Co-Chair, Real Estate Section, von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
- Ellen Nowak – Vice President of State & Federal Affairs, ATC
- Sarah Fox – Associate Professor of Law, Marquette University Law School
- Coleman Peiffer – Senior Manager, Data Center Services, Alliant Energy
Moderated by:
- Jeff Hoffman – Principal, Cushman & Wakefield | Boerke
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the intersections between technology growth and Wisconsin’s energy and infrastructure landscape