Derrick Rainey

Biography

Mayor Derrick Rainey serves as Mayor of Wrightsville, Arkansas, where he champions a vision centered on education, economic development, and community engagement. A graduate of Morehouse College and the Clinton School of Public Service, he brings experience in public service, education, entrepreneurship, and small-business development. His leadership emphasizes community participation, strategic growth, and creating opportunities for future generations. Mayor Rainey is committed to ensuring residents have a voice in shaping their city's future and share in the benefits of economic progress.

Sessions

1. Data Centers & Community Solutions

   Thu, Nov 5, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

   Track Smart Cities

   What should communities expect from the infrastructure powering AI? Mayor Derrick Rainey of Wrightsville, Arkansas, representing AAMA; Walter Powell, CEO of UnityCloud; Alexis Cureton, E2 Fellow and Clean Energy Consultant; and Johnelle Brown, Operations Chief of Staff and VP Operations at the American Clean Power Association (ACP), join moderator Jonathan Polo, Sustainability at CoreWeave. They will examine energy demand, affordability, environmental impacts and community ownership. The conversation will address costs, trade-offs and community concerns, and the commitments needed to deliver lasting local value.