Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber Public Policy Conference:
AI, Data Centers, & Ohio’s Economic Future
Monday, October 9, 2026
7:30 AM
The Florence and Ward Beecher Box Office is open to phone sales only
Monday to Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Contact: 330-259-0555
In-person ticket sales will be available at the DeYor Performing Arts Center during business hours, or 1 hour prior to performances at Stambaugh Auditorium.
For most events, the exterior doors will open one hour prior to the scheduled event start time.
The Elevator is located in the south west corner just inside the ADA / Garden Entrance on the left.
Restrooms may be found on all levels. Accessible (ADA) restrooms may be found off of the ground floor (Ballroom) lobby & across from the elevator on the balcony/third level.
All parking is free for Stambaugh Auditorium Events. Please call ahead for ADA Parking.
ADA Seating:
There is ADA accessible seating for all events. ADA accessible seating in the Concert Hall is available on the main floor only. Balcony & Gallery are not ADA accessible. Please call the box office if ADA accessible seating is needed.
Events and prices are subject to change or cancellation. Ticket Service Fees of up to $6.00 may be assessed to the face value of each ticket purchased. All sales are final. Tickets cannot be refunded, returned, or exchanged. Other restrictions may apply.
1000 Fifth Avenue.
Youngstown, Ohio 44504
How will the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and data centers affect the Mahoning Valley—and what opportunities and challenges could it create for our economy?
Join the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber for a timely program exploring AI, data center development and the public policy issues shaping Ohio’s economic future.
The program will feature Benjamin Harvey, D.Sc., Founder of AI Squared and Research Scientist & Professor at The Johns Hopkins University, for a keynote presentation on how the AI boom can drive local economic growth.
A featured Data Center Policy Discussion will bring together Guy Coviello, Steve Stivers and Ken McDonald for a conversation moderated by Lake to River Economic Development. The discussion will explore different economic perspectives on data center development, including opportunities and considerations related to energy, infrastructure, investment and public policy, followed by audience Q&A.
Attendees will also hear from Ohio state legislators during a moderated discussion of high-impact public policy issues affecting businesses and communities, including housing growth, workforce development, child care, energy, natural resources, permitting and regulation. Join us for conversation and audience Q&A.
The program will also feature Justin Barnes, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, presenting Ohio’s Economic Development Blueprint, followed by audience Q&A.
Join business, government and community leaders for a morning of discussion, expert insight and audience engagement focused on the issues shaping Ohio and the Mahoning Valley’s economic future.
View speaker bios and agenda HERE!
