Friday, Aug. 7, 2026
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
In-person Event
Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
1114 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226
The Michigan Economic Developers Association is hosting its three-day Premier Economic Summit and Annual Meeting in Detroit from Aug. 5-7. The event promises to be a dynamic platform for sharing ideas, forging partnerships, and shaping the future of Michigan’s economy with a focus on collaboration, innovation and community impact.
Warner partner Kurt Brauer will moderate the panel “Building the Next Data Centers in Michigan.” As interest in data center development continues to grow across Michigan, this panel brings together industry professionals with significant experience in the data center industry. From legal and regulatory issues to construction and local considerations, each new project offers valuable lessons learned.
Joining Brauer on stage are:
- Ron Akers, Director of Municipal Services, Charter Township of Van Buren
- Greg Burkart, Principal, Site Selection Services, Walbridge
- Rachel Perchetz, Manager, Economic Development, DTE
At Warner, Brauer counsels clients on economic development, environmental compliance and regulatory matters, with an emphasis on brownfield redevelopment and business expansion incentive packages. He has worked on complex real estate and incentive projects across Michigan, including several notable data center projects.
For more information on MEDA’s Annual Conference, please visit here.
