Data Center World: The Top Destination for Innovation, Education, and Industry Networking
April 20-23, 2026 | Washington, D.C. | Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Event Announcements
New! Public Policy Forum and the Investor Briefing | Latest Press Release
Data Center World Power and Europe Call for Speakers is Open! Apply by March 27.
Innovation at Scale
The AI revolution has ignited the fastest infrastructure expansion in human history. But in the race to build capacity, the winners won’t be those who build the biggest — they’ll be those who innovate the smartest.
From megawatt to gigawatt, from 10 kW to 100 kW racks, the data center industry is scaling at speeds once unimaginable. Every decision — in design, power, cooling, and people — must now serve an era defined by artificial intelligence.
Data Center World 2026 is where that future takes shape. This is the premier gathering of the world’s leading operators, technologists, utilities, and innovators, coming together to tackle the challenges and opportunities that will define the next decade. To support this mission, we’re expanding and enhancing the conference experience to provide broader access to the trends, solutions, and connections driving the industry forward.
There has never been a better time to be part of the data center industry. Join us at Data Center World 2026 as we celebrate the incredible growth, innovation, and collaboration shaping the future of this dynamic field. Together, we’ll build the next generation of data centers and redefine what’s possible.
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Data Center World delivers expert strategy and insight on essential technologies and concepts for planning, managing, and optimizing data centers. The educational programming addresses key challenges, including legacy vs generative AI, cooling technologies, alternative energy sources, colocation, and data center automation adoption.
Emerging IT & Data Center Technologies
Data Center BUILD
Colocation, Hyperscale & Cloud Innovation
Power Sourcing & Sustainability
Engage with 450+ Solution Providers Under One Roof
Find Solutions for Your Challenges at the World's Largest Data Center Expo
As disruptive technologies such as cloud, edge computing and IoT drive rapid change across all sectors, the data center remains at the core of business infrastructure.
Data Center World's Expo Hall is the only place to find the key data center technology providers displaying their solutions in one location. Network with leading solution providers and uncover all the latest technologies, products and services your company needs.
2026 Omdia Analyst Summit:
The Trillion Dollar AIDC Boom: From Megaclusters and Microgrids to the Moon
Monday, April 20, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Analyst insight into AIDC opportunities, breakthroughs and bottlenecks.
As data center investments surpass $1 trillion in 2026, the Omdia Analyst Summit at DCW 2026 is your opportunity to explore how AI is transforming the industry. From installing increasingly bigger GPU clusters to meet the growing demand for AI, to the rise of microgrid projects addressing power challenges, Omdia analysts will provide you with independent data-driven insights into the full technology stack powering today’s data centers.
An All-Access, Industry Conference Pass, or AFCOM Solution Provider pass is required to attend.
Data Center World Power and Data Center World Europe Call for Speakers Now Open
Call for Speakers Deadline: March 27 at 11:59 PM CT.
Speaking at Data Center World Power and Data Center World Europe is an incredible opportunity to showcase your expertise and connect with a highly engaged audience. We’re looking for dynamic speakers who can captivate attendees with educational, insightful, and market-focused content. The most successful sessions are those that bring real-life stories to life—sharing case studies, lessons from successes and failures, and bold ideas that spark meaningful dialogue. Attendees value actionable takeaways, so your session should deliver practical concepts and strategies they can apply in their work.
This joint Call for Speakers gives leaders from across the data center and power industries one simple place to propose real-world case studies, lessons learned, and practical strategies to present at our event. During submission, you can choose to be considered for Data Center World Power, Data Center World Europe, or both.
Building on the success of our flagship U.S. conference, the Data Center World portfolio will now expand into Asia, Australia, Brazil, and Europe, creating a global platform to showcase the next generation of data center innovation, education, and collaboration.
The expanded lineup reflects the accelerating worldwide demand for digital infrastructure, driven by AI adoption, cloud growth, sustainability initiatives, and surging data consumption. Each regional event will deliver Data Center World’s signature combination of expert-led education, strategic insights and access to best-in-class technology providers throughout the world.
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