Hyper-Scale Data Centers: Costs, Benefits & Community Futures

The Inland Empire Labor and Community Center (IELCC) at UC Riverside and the UC San Diego Labor Center invite you to apply to our regional symposium on hyper-scale data centerdevelopment — and what it means for our communities.

Data center projects are being proposed in the Coachella Valley, Inland Empire, San Diego, and Imperial regions. They bring real opportunities but also raise serious questions about long-term job creation, water and energy consumption, air quality, utility costs, and long-term community sustainability.

This symposium is designed to put all of those realities on the table.

We are bringing together community members, labor leaders, environmental advocates, and policymakers to examine the full picture — so that when a hyper-scale data center project comes to your community, you have the tools to evaluate it honestly and advocate effectively.
Topics Include
• Economic and workforce opportunities

• Environmental and public health risks

• Energy and water demands on regional infrastructure

• Policy frameworks and community benefit strategies
Logistics
The one-day symposium will be held in the greater Palm Desert area. Formal details, agenda, and location will be sent to confirmed attendees.
Given space limitations, we request that those interested in the symposium apply to attend by filling out this following interest form.

If we are able to accommodate your attendance, you will be notified via email.
Questions? Contact the IELCC team at ielcc@ucr.edu

IELCC at UC Riverside | UC San Diego Labor Center