Data Centers, AI & the New Development Playbook

Join ULI Chicago on June 18th as we bring together perspectives from a data center operator, capital provider, and builder to discuss how AI-driven demand is reshaping site selection, power procurement, and development strategy. Panelists will cover what it takes to execute data center projects today, from land and entitlements through construction and delivery, while addressing community engagement, regulatory complexity, and the evolving local approval landscape. The discussion will highlight how developers and operators are navigating these dynamics and how Chicago and the broader Midwest are competing for this next wave of infrastructure investment.