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Data Center World
April 20-23, 2026
Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C.
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Public Policy Forum: A Congressional View on Data Center Policy and Politics

Rep. Jay Obernolte  (U.S. Congressman, U.S. House of Representatives)
Gordon Bitko  (Executive Vice President, Public Sector, ITI)
Location: Ballroom C
Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
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Session Type: Public Policy Forum
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Rep. Jay Obernolte
Gordon Bitko

U.S. Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) is at the forefront of data center, AI, energy, and technology issues that are critical to the data center industry. Rep. Obernolte will discuss why he advocates for tackling these data center and AI issues at the federal level, as well as how data centers will factor into this year’s public policy debates and elections. He’ll also explore initiatives he’s leading to focus AI research and investment, including his recent Cloud LAB Act to strengthen America’s AI-biotechnology capabilities.