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As state and local governments push forward with digital transformation, data centers have become essential infrastructure. They power everything from cloud services and digital records to advanced analytics and automation. Yet their growth comes with significant trade-offs. Data centers are among the most resource-intensive facilities to operate, consuming vast amounts of electricity to run and millions of gallons of water for cooling. In many regions their energy use is straining local grids, while water demands are raising sustainability concerns. These challenges are prompting difficult questions about how to modernize responsibly while ensuring communities have the resources they need.

This Route Fifty Innovation Spotlight will bring senior leaders together to explore how governments can strike that balance. The discussion will look at strategies to expand infrastructure capacity, partner with utilities, and pursue sustainable approaches that align with long-term resiliency goals. Leaders will share how they are weighing the benefits of digital transformation against the infrastructure costs, and how smart planning today can enable future innovation without compromising community well-being.

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Speakers

Brian Kimberly

Deputy Chief Information Officer
Loudoun County
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Brian Kimberly

Deputy Chief Information Officer

Loudoun County

Brian Kimberly is the Deputy Chief Information Officer for Loudoun County, the national center of the data center industry and one of the most significant hubs for internet traffic. He oversees the county’s core technology operations, ensures the reliability of critical systems, supports public safety agencies, and drives improvements in digital services for residents and employees. His leadership helps position Loudoun to meet growing demands with practical innovation, dependable technology, and a clear focus on community needs.

Maura Power

Chief Technology Officer
Fairfax County, VA
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Maura Power

Chief Technology Officer

Fairfax County, VA

Maura is the Chief Technology Officer and Deputy Director for the Fairfax County’s Department of Information Technology. She has a Master of Science Degree from the University of Maryland. Maura has worked across several areas in the county before joining the Information Technology Department, she set up the foundation for data analytics in the Fire and Rescue Department, managed the Health and Human Services IT Strategic Roadmap, and oversaw application development, data analytics and AI/ML development before becoming the Chief Technology Officer and Deputy Director.

Luke Norris

Vice President of Platform Enablement & Digital Transformation
Granicus
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Luke Norris

Vice President of Platform Enablement & Digital Transformation

Granicus

Luke Norris serves as the Vice President of Platform Enablement for Granicus. Prior to the acquisition of his firm, OpenCities, Luke served as the Managing Director for OpenCities. He's also helped start a government payment firm Payit and was an early staff member of the national nonprofit Code for America where he played a key role in helping over 110 governments with digital transformation projects ranging from public health, public safety, entrepreneurship and other key policy areas for state, city and county governments. Luke's a thought leader in government technology and has spoken frequently at the US Conference of Mayors, ICMA, National Association of Counties and other events on topics ranging from digital transformation to smart cities and community engagement.

Luke lives in Kansas City, MO where he's an incredibly active member of the community and serves in a variety of nonprofit leadership roles.

Moderator

Courtney O'Neal-Allen

Producer
GovExec TV
Moderator

Courtney O'Neal-Allen

Producer

GovExec TV

Moderator

Chris Teale

Managing Editor
Route Fifty
Moderator

Chris Teale

Managing Editor

Route Fifty

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