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April 20-23, 2026
Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C.

2026 Event Schedule

Public Policy Forum: Permitting Reform for Next-Generation Digital Infrasturcture

Gordon Bitko  (Executive Vice President, Public Sector, ITI)
Rep. Scott Peters  (U.S. Congressman, U.S. House of Representatives)
Rep. Julie Fedorchak  (U.S. Congresswoman, U.S. House of Representatives)
Location: Ballroom C
Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 12:10 pm - 12:40 pm
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Session Type: Public Policy Forum
Vault Recording: TBD

Improving digital infrastructure is a national economic and security imperative, but data center permitting decisions are local, addressing the concerns of each community. Here’s how two Congressional leaders on this issue, Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) and Rep. Julie Fedorchak. (R-ND), are shaping public policy around permitting and working for national standards and guidelines.