Thursday, December 11, 2025
2:00 PM Departure
Optional: Data Centers Tour - ft. Nature Foward
Please arrive at Le Meridian, The Madison Lobby at 1:30 PM for check-in and bus loading.
Friday, December 12, 2025
Theme: Setting the Vision & Strategy Alignment
7:30–9:00 AM
Breakfast & Check-In
9:00–9:25 AM
Welcome & Framing
This opening session outlines the purpose of the convening and examines the national landscape of AI data center expansion, its impact on frontline communities, and the NAACP’s role in driving accountability and justice.
9:25–9:40 AM
Session 1: Introduction to Our Work
An overview of the campaign’s core pillars—including legal strategies, organizing, research, and narrative work—along with guiding principles and key wins shaping the next phase.
9:40–10:45 AM
Session 2: Strategy Landscape & Messaging
A national scan of data center development trends, environmental and utility burdens, community concerns, and messaging opportunities that shift public understanding and elevate community voices.
10:45–11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Session 3: Narrative & Messaging Deep Dive
A facilitated discussion on how media partners and storytellers can reframe the narrative around AI infrastructure, highlighting gaps, opportunities, and ways to amplify frontline community stories.
12:00–1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00–3:00 PM
Session 4: Legislative Engagement & Policy Partnerships
A deep look at state and local policy pathways for equitable oversight of data centers. Legislative leaders will discuss transparency, tax structures, environmental protections, and bipartisan approaches to regulating AI-driven infrastructure.
3:15–3:25 PM
Break
3:25–5:45 PM
Session 5: Partner Power Hour
Collaborative breakout discussions with legal, community, research, and academic partners. Each group will identify opportunities for alignment, shared tools, and coordinated action heading into 2026.
5:45–6:00 PM
Closing Reflections & Next Steps
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Theme: From Strategy to Action — Regional Innovation, Coordination & Scaling
7:30–9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00–11:15 AM
Session 6: Case Studies & Models of Impact
Regional breakout sessions spotlighting lessons and models from Arizona, California, Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee, and Alabama. Leaders will share legal actions, permitting challenges, and community mobilization strategies demonstrating effective intervention.
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Session 7: Regional Reflections & Trends
Participants meet in regional groups—North, West, East, and South—to identify shared challenges, emerging themes, and opportunities for coordinated strategy in 2026.
12:30–1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30–3:00 PM
Session 8: Strategic Priorities for Q1 & Q2
A forward-planning session detailing key deliverables across legal, research, organizing, and narrative tracks for early 2026.
3:00–4:00 PM
Session 9: Next Steps — Research, Policy, and Action Alignment
The convening concludes with an outline of the national coordination structure, communication cadence, and shared systems needed to sustain momentum. Participants will confirm next steps, timelines, and commitments.