The Data Center Challenge: Weighing Community Concerns with Growth Opportunities

September 16, 2026
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Pyle Center at UW-Madison
702 Langdon St, Madison

Registration is now open for the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s upcoming Madison Policy in a Pub event! It will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the Pyle Center at UW-Madison.

We will include time for networking before and after the event, held in partnership with the La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW-Madison. It will begin with a brief presentation by the Forum detailing our recent research on data centers in Wisconsin.

Then we’ll hear insights from our panelists: Maggie Brickerman, president, Wisconsin Technology Council; Jason Delborne, associate professor, La Follette School of Public Affairs; state Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin, D-Whitefish Bay; and state Rep. Shae Sortwell, R-Two Rivers.

As always, we’ll leave plenty of time for Q&A from our audience. In addition to the policy discussion, the Forum will provide complimentary appetizers, and a cash bar will be available.

Maggie Brickerman President Wisconsin Technology Council	Jason Delborne Associate Professor La Follette School of Public Affairs	Jodi Habush Sinykin Senator State of Wisconsin	Shae Sortwell Representative State of Wisconsin

Registration is free, but required for this event. Register below to join us!