Think & Drink - Microsoft & WindEurope hackathon celebration

Think & Drink is back! Good discussions, different perspectives, and a drink or two (if you want). Join us! Data centers: strategic investment or resource waste? The rapid growth of data centers raises important questions. They require vast amounts of electricity, land, water, and network infrastructure, creating tensions between digital expansion and environmental sustainability. They can stimulate local economies and attract investment, but they may also generate concerns about resource use, community impacts, and the distribution of benefits. This discussion will explore the evolving role of data centers at the intersection of technology, economics, policy, and sustainability. Are they a necessary foundation for the digital future, or do we underestimate their societal and environmental costs?