I'm forwarding this since there are many members of SIGCIS who live in the metro DC area. In case you're wondering, Buddy Rizer has been called "The Godfather of the Cloud." I tell people that he is to the Cloud as VInt Cerf is to the Internet. A bit hyperbolic, but the Cloud didn't "just happen." And it was not inevitable that its epicenter would be in a small town (Ashburn) in northern Virginia. Paul Ceruzzi ________________________________ From: NVTC Events <events@nvtc.org> Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2026 5:48 PM To: Ceruzzi, Paul <ceruzzip@si.edu> Subject: May 12 | Loudoun to the World: The Future of Data Centers. An Industry Outlook with Buddy Rizer External Email - Exercise Caution Paul, Buddy Rizer will break down what’s happening now and what’s coming next. [https://info.nvtc.org/acton/attachment/45522/f-7baf282b-bd98-46f6-8f83-baf385d25231/1/s-0936-2604/Bdcf-7baf282b-bd98-46f6-8f83-baf385d25231/l-mirrored-list-form-0541/l-mirrored-list-form-0541:ec/nvtc_nova%20tech%20council.png?ts=1759854378553&actOnSrc=LIBRARY&id=f-7baf282b-bd98-46f6-8f83-baf385d25231] Loudoun to the World: The Future of Data Centers. An Industry Outlook with Buddy Rizer [NVTC Community: Marketing & Growth] Secure Your Spot → <https://info.nvtc.org/acton/ct/45522/s-0936-2604:0/Bct/l-mirrored-list-form-0541/l-mirrored-list-form-0541:ec/ct0_0/1/lu?sid=TV2%3AnVX06OjE0> May 12, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Herndon, VA Save your spot before registration closes! Join NVTC’s Data Center & Cloud Community of Interest for an insider conversation with Buddy Rizer, Executive Director of Loudoun County’s Department of Economic Development, the leader behind the world’s largest concentration of data centers. Why it matters: Northern Virginia sits at the heart of the global internet economy. But this leadership position is no longer guaranteed. The industry is facing a pivotal moment, from sustainability and workforce demands to global competition and policy decisions here in Virginia. Proposed changes to tax policy and increasing regulatory pressure could weaken one of the Commonwealth’s strongest economic engines—just as the global race for AI infrastructure accelerates. What you’ll learn: ✔ 2025 in review — key milestones and momentum across the data center industry ✔ Sustainability in action — how the industry is advancing energy efficiency and innovation ✔ Talent pipeline — workforce trends, training, and the future of tech talent ✔ Policy impact — why Virginia’s tax incentives have been a competitive advantage—and what happens if that changes ✔ Industry at risk — how evolving regulations and global competition (including China’s rapid AI expansion) could impact Virginia’s leadership ✔ Partnership power — how collaboration is fueling continued growth ✔ Looking ahead — emerging opportunities, global challenges, and what they mean for our region Buddy will also share insights on how potential new federal tariffs could affect the data center ecosystem. If you want to understand where the data center industry—and Virginia’s digital economy—is headed next, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. 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