At NVTC's upcoming Data Center & Cloud Community of Interest event, Buddy Rizer, Executive Director, Loudoun County Dept. of Economic Development will discuss how the region's booming data center industry continues to fuel economic growth across Virginia. He'll also explore the potential impact of new federal tariffs on the industry.

Here's what you will walk away with:

• A look at what the data center industry accomplished in 2024
• How the industry is going green and saving energyWhat's happening on the workforce front — hiring, training, and talent trends
• Why Virginia's tax incentives matter more than you think
• The power of partnerships in moving the industry forward
• What's next: new growth, big ideas, and how to tackle challenges at the local and global level