WNDD 2026 Summit

Western Nevada Development District is taking on the frontier and redefining the economic landscapes for Nevada. Lovelock, NV will be our host this year on March 30 and 31, 2026.

Panels include Mining, Transportation, Data Centers, Power, and a funding update from the Governor’s Office of Federal Assistance’s Director, A’Keia Sanders. You won’t want to miss the chance to be part of the new frontier with the Western Nevada Development District.

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Summit Agenda

March 30, 2026

1:30 – 5:00 pm Coeur Rochester Mine and Processing Facility Tour

5:30-9:00 pm Social and Dinner Catered by the Lion’s Club, Served by the Mustang Youth Team

March 31, 2026

8:00-9:00 am Registration and Breakfast

9:00-9:15 am Welcome and Introductions

9:15-10:00 am Mining Panel

Moderator, Amanda Hilton, Nevada Mining Association

Tim Dimock, General Manager, Coeur Rochester Mine

Tim Crowley, Government Affairs, Lithium America

Garret Wake, Deputy Director, Nevada Division of Minerals

10:00-10:15 am Break

10:15-11:15 am Transportation Presentations

Paul MacDonald, Director Industrial Development, RailPros – Rail

Corey Jenkins, Manager, Carson City Airport – Rural Airports

Bill Thomas, Executive Director, Washoe RTC – Roads and Highways

11:15- 11:30 am Funding Update

A’Keia Sanders, Director, Governor’s Office of Federal Assistance

11:30 am- 12:45 pm Lunch

12:45 -1:45 pm Data Centers Panel

Moderator, TBD

Tatjana Vukovic, Deputy Director, Northern Nevada Development Authority

Justin Brandon, Project Manager, Quanta Services

Raymond Zavalla, Preconstruction Manager, Helix Electric

1:45 -2:00 Break

2:00-3:00 pm Energy Panel

Moderator, Glen Martel, City Manager, Carson City

Jeff Brigger, Director of Business & Major Accounts, NV Energy

Daniel Pace, Industrial Gas, Key Accounts Engineer, Southwest Gas

Fred Dilger, PhD, Executive Director, Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects

3:00 pm Adjourn

Panels

Mining Panel

9:15-10:00 am 

Moderator, Amanda Hilton, Nevada Mining Association

Tim Dimock, General Manager, Coeur Rochester Mine

Tim Crowley, Government Affairs, Lithium America

Garret Wake, Deputy Director, Nevada Division of Minerals

Transportation Presentations

10:15-11:15 am

Paul MacDonald, Director Industrial Development, RailPros – Rail

Corey Jenkins, Manager, Carson City Airport – Rural Airports

Bill Thomas, Executive Director, Washoe RTC – Roads and Highways

Funding Update

11:15- 11:30 am

A’Keia Sanders, Director, Governor’s Office of Federal Assistance

Data Centers Panel

12:45 -1:45 pm

Moderator, Caleb Cage, Founder, ARC Dome Strategies LLC

Tatjana Vukovic, Deputy Director, Northern Nevada Development Authority

Justin Brandon, Project Manager, Quanta Services

Raymond Zavalla, Preconstruction Manager, Helix Electric

Energy

2:00-3:00 pm

Moderator, Glen Martel, City Manager, Carson City

Jeff Brigger, Director of Business & Major Accounts, NV Energy

Daniel Pace, Industrial Gas, Key Accounts Engineer, Southwest Gas

3rd Panelist TBD

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We are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors who help make the WNDD SUMMIT possible. Their commitment to fostering economic growth and development in Western Nevada is invaluable. Each sponsor plays a crucial role in facilitating discussions and initiatives that drive progress in Northern Nevada. Join us in acknowledging their contributions and learn more about how they are shaping the future of our region.