Data Centers: Hyperscale or Hyperbole?
October 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM
The Metropolitan, 233 S Wacker Dr 67th Floor, Chicago
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 Sarah Moskowitz and Brad Tietz, who bring different perspectives to this timely issue. Panelists: Brad Tietz Director, State Government Affairs - Midwest Data Center Coalition Sarah Moskowitz Executive Director 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](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.