iMasons Advisory Council + Inaugural Global Policy Forum

Responsible Digital Infrastructure: From Backlash to a New Social Accord

Thursday, November 5, 2026

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET

Washington, DC

By invitation only. Convened under the Chatham House Rule.

About the Event:

Join iMasons in Washington for the inaugural in-person convening of the iMasons Global Policy Forum, a working day that brings the iMasons Advisory Council together with the iMasons Global Policy Forum Steering Committee and leaders from government, industry, communities, academia, investment and other strategic partners.

Digital infrastructure is no longer only an industry issue. It is an economic, energy, political and community issue, and as AI accelerates demand, public scrutiny and local opposition are rising with it. The Forum will advance the Social Accord's Framework for Responsible Data Center Development and launch a multi-stakeholder Consortium to turn shared principles into credible, measurable commitments.

Why Attend?

  • Get a candid, fact-based read on the data center backlash and what the 2026 midterm results mean for AI, energy, permitting and federal-state policy.
  • Shape the Social Accord and the Consortium that will carry it forward, alongside the state, city and community partners it must serve.
  • Leave with clear recommendations and a 30/60/90-day agenda that turns the day's dialogue into action.

The Program:

  • Opening Charge: Why We Are Here
  • Reality Check: Understanding the Data Center Backlash
  • Washington After the Midterms: What Changed?
  • The Social Accord: State of Play & Next Steps
  • Outside-In: What Responsible Development Looks Like to States & Communities
  • From Framework to Consortium: Building the Coalition
  • Trust Is Not a Communications Strategy: What Must Change?
  • Working Sessions: From Dialogue to Action
  • From Dialogue to Delivery: The 30/60/90-Day Agenda

Speakers:

Jeannie Salo

Senior Strategic Advisor
iMasons Global Policy Forum

Cyre Mercedes Quiñones

Chief Executive Officer
iMasons

Registration:

Attendance is by invitation only. If you have received an invitation, please confirm your attendance below.