Join an exclusive group of leaders across finance, investment, and digital infrastructure for an in-person roundtable exploring what it takes to make data center projects truly financeable in today’s market.
Attendees will leave with practical takeaways, along with the opportunity to connect with peers and experts navigating similar priorities.
About the Roundtable
As demand accelerates, so do the complexities shaping deal certainty. This discussion will focus on how lenders, developers, and investors are defining a “bankable” data center through an environmental and social (E&S) lens.
Key discussion themes:
- Defining “bankable”
Baseline expectations from lenders and investors, and key differentiators of best-in-class projects - Speed vs. rigor
Balancing streamlined diligence and approvals with robust risk management - Community acceptance
Strategies for effective stakeholder engagement and reducing opposition - Onsite power and energy strategy
Managing risk and emissions from collocated energy solutions while leveraging load flexibility and utility coordination to accelerate timelines and optimize costs - Water stewardship and land use
Addressing water stress, cooling technologies, biodiversity impacts, and siting considerations
This session will be held under Chatham House Rules to encourage a candid and constructive exchange.
