Data Centers & Local Communities: A New Social Contract

An NVTC Data Center & Cloud Community of Interest Discussion

About the Event

As Virginia’s data center industry continues to grow, balancing digital infrastructure demands with local community priorities is becoming increasingly important.

Hosted by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) Data Center & Cloud Community of Interest, this discussion will bring industry stakeholders together to explore responsible data center development, focusing on energy, water resources, infrastructure costs, economic benefits, and community engagement.

Event Details

Date: November 19, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Venue: Dominion Energy, 3072 Centreville Road, Herndon, VA 20171
Hosted by: NVTC Data Center & Cloud Community of Interest

What to Expect

The discussion will explore key issues shaping the future of data center development and its relationship with local communities, including:

Community Impact: Jobs, economic growth, and workforce development.
Energy & Grid Reliability: Managing rising power demand and infrastructure needs.
Water & Cooling: Improving efficiency and resource management.
Policy & Community Benefits: Exploring incentives and shared economic value.
Community Engagement: Building transparency and trust among industry, policymakers, and residents.

IG Group’s Involvement

IG Group remains engaged in industry conversations shaping the future of digital infrastructure, data centers, and connectivity. Discussions such as these are important to understanding how the sector can continue to innovate while responding to evolving infrastructure requirements and community priorities.

Join the Conversation

As Virginia continues to lead the global data center industry, collaboration between industry leaders, policymakers, and local communities will be essential to shaping its next phase of growth.

Join the conversation on November 19 to explore what a new social contract between data centers and local communities could look like.