SAVE THE DATE: Friday, August 21, 2026 | 9:30AM - 5:00 PM | Greater Palm Desert Area*

Data center projects are rapidly expanding across the Coachella Valley, Imperial Valley, Inland Empire, and San Diego regions — bringing both opportunities and significant questions for our communities around jobs, environmental impact, energy and water use, and long-term sustainability.

This symposium brings together community members, labor leaders, environmental advocates, and policymakers to examine the full picture and build the tools needed to evaluate and respond to hyper-scale data center development effectively.

Due to limited space available, we are initially reserving up to 2 spots per organization. Additional individuals from the same organization will be placed on the waitlist and confirmed as space allows. 

To be considered for priority attendance, please complete the interest form by Friday, July 17, 2026. Interest forms submitted after July 17 may still be considered as space permits. Participants will be notified of their status by July 24, 2026, with waitlist confirmations to follow as additional space becomes available.

*Formal details, agenda, and location will be sent to confirmed attendees.

Inland Empire Labor and Community Center (IELCC) at UC Riverside | UC San Diego Labor Center 

For questions, contact the IELCC team at ielcc@ucr.edu