Interest in digital infrastructure is growing across Oklahoma, and rural communities are starting to feel the pressure that comes with it. Questions around land use, infrastructure demands, energy, and long-term impact are real, and in many cases, communities are being asked to respond without always having clear information.

The Digital Infrastructure Forum will create space for the hard conversations many communities in Oklahoma are facing and will equip community leaders to advocate for their interests from an informed position.

The forum will also highlight communities that have approached this thoughtfully and structured projects in a way that works for them. These examples offer practical insight and help ground the conversation in what has worked, what hasn’t, and what communities should consider as they navigate similar opportunities.