Think & Drink - Microsoft & WindEurope hackathon celebration
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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?
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- ESAT, Kasteelpark Arenberg 10
- Leuven, Unknown
- Belgium 3001
- Building: ESAT
- Room Number: 01.57 (ESAT first floor)
- Starts 27 October 2026 09:00 AM UTC
- Ends 12 November 2026 11:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge