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Data Center World
April 20-23, 2026
Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C.

About Us

The Epicenter of Data Center Industry Innovation

Four Decades of Industry Leadership

For over 40 years, Data Center World has been the epicenter for data center innovation and industry progress. With the advent of AI, we've risen to meet the challenge and opportunity of scaling data centers at record pace, expanding our coverage of the most impactful factors driving exponential change in our industry.

Comprehensive Industry Coverage

From power infrastructure to construction and design, from cooling technologies to sustainability initiatives, from funding and development to workforce management and community relations — Data Center World delivers the most cutting-edge content the industry demands.

If there is one data center event you attend, it's Data Center World.

More Than Just a Conference

🏆 World-Class Exhibition

Our market-defining event features the largest global data center expo with over 450 best-in-class vendors showcasing tomorrow's solutions today.

🚀 Dynamic Programming

  • Innovation Challenge — The Shark Tank of the data center industry

  • Investor Forum — Where financial professionals learn about market opportunities

  • Women in Data Centers — Workshop and networking reception

  • Rack and Stack Competition — Celebrating technical excellence

  • Omdia Analyst Summit — Industry insights and forecasting

April in D.C. is THE place to be for the Data Center Industry.

Expanding Our Impact: Data Center World Power

We're proud to introduce our newest event addressing the industry's most pressing challenge. With data centers consuming an increasing share of global energy, the need for power resilience and innovative energy solutions has never been more urgent.

Data Center World Power is a dedicated conference-led event focusing on:

  • Critical power challenges and solutions

  • Energy efficiency breakthroughs

  • Sustainability innovations

  • Grid resilience strategies

Data Center World Power will take place from September 21 to 23 at the Gaylord Texan in Dallas, Texas. To learn more, visit dcwpower.com.

Global Expansion

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.

Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in our Global Event Series.


Supporting the Community Year Round

Unique to the industry, Data Center World draws upon the knowledge and experience of AFCOM — the association dedicated to advancing data center and IT professionals worldwide.

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Code of Conduct | We believe our community should be truly open for everyone.
Our Parent Company | Data Center World is produced by Informa Connect.

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.

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