What are the key challenges to developing AI data centers? Is it possible to build low footprint data centers? Join CAGSN and RENCAA for an insightful in-person panel discussion examining the impact of AI data centers on local economies, communities and ecosystems.

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Moderated by Atif Qadir, AIA ('14CBS), Founder and Partner, Amant Properties, this panel discussion will feature real estate industry, tech and sustainability experts:

• Michael Alligood, Electrical Engineering, ARUP
• Jensen Hodge ('20SPS), Infrastructure Director, GRESB
• Allegra Reister, (SPS) Innovation & Partnerships, Advanced Energy (Infrastructure team), Google

The panel discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and a networking hour. Light refreshments will be served.

More about the Event Hosts:

The Columbia Alumni Global Sustainability Network (CAGSN) is an international, multidisciplinary community interested in creating a shared sustainable future. CAGSN welcomes alumni from all of Columbia University’s schools and affiliates and aims to create a space that advances the discussion around cross-sectoral solutions to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy transition, environmental justice, sustainable food systems, and social impact. CAGSN brings its members together through a mix of virtual and in-person social, educational, and networking events.

The Real Estate Network of the Columbia Alumni Association (RENCAA) seeks to connect Columbia Alums interested in real estate from across the university. RENCAA's goal is to be Columbia's primary professional network among commercial and residential industry practitioners, and to aggregate various professional disciplines such as investment management, architecture, transactions, marketing, engineering, law, financial journalism, among others.