This page is an archive of speaking events — town halls, panels, candidate forums, interviews, and other public appearances given on behalf of Know Leon County.
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Many appearances include a video recording; where one isn’t available, you’ll still find a short recap of what was covered.
Event Details Event Type: Public Forum / Panel Date: June 11, 2026 Location: Bay City, TX Host / Organizer: Matagorda Against Data Centers Speaker(s): Michael Rice — Principal Systems Engineer & Infrastructure Automation Expert Summary As data center development accelerates across Texas, many communities are asking important questions about water use, power demand, infrastructure, agriculture, and local oversight. On June 11, 2026, Michael Rice joined fellow speakers at “The Cost of Data Centers,” a public forum hosted by Matagorda Against Data Centers in Bay City, Texas. The event brought together technical experts, elected officials, and community advocates to discuss how large-scale data center development may impact Texas communities and natural resources. Drawing on years of work with data center infrastructure, automation, and large-scale computing environments, Michael provided a technical perspective on how these facilities operate and the challenges communities should understand before major projects are approved. ...
Event Details Event Type: Panel / Roundtable Date: June 10, 2026 Location: Houston Republican Convention — Houston, TX Host / Organizer: Humans First Data Center Roundtable Speaker(s): Michael Rice — Principal Systems Engineer & Infrastructure Automation Expert Summary The rapid expansion of data centers across Texas is raising important questions about infrastructure, energy, water resources, local governance, and the future of rural communities. On June 10, 2026, Michael Rice participated in the Humans First Data Center Roundtable at the Houston Republican Convention, alongside state lawmakers, local elected officials, and community leaders, to discuss the opportunities and challenges surrounding large-scale data center development. Drawing on years of work in data center infrastructure and automation, Michael brought a technical perspective to the conversation. ...