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Data Center World
April 20-23, 2026
Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C.
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Struggling to Keep Up with the Pace of Cloud, Hyperscale, and Colocation Advances?
By Shareshare

The pace of innovation in the cloud, in the hyperscale universe, and within the colocation sector are amazing to behold.

  • The cloud landscape has evolved significantly in recent years, with many workloads transitioning from virtual machines to containerized applications running on Kubernetes.
  • Hyperscalers are fighting for AI dominance, offering a raft of services that are constantly evolving.
  • Colocation providers are beginning to customize their operations to cope with AI applications, complete with massively dense racks and hundreds of GPUs.

With so many breakthroughs and so much change upon us, Data Center World 2025’s Colocation, Hyperscale, and Cloud Innovation Track is the place to bring yourself up to speed. It explores the latest information on on-premises public and private cloud infrastructure, colocation provider selection criteria, edge computing planning and management, existing and emerging managed services, infrastructure-as-a-service, energy-as-a-service, the latest and most workable sustainability metrics, and workload and cloud repatriation.


Attend a Master Class in Data Center Design and AI

By popular demand, Bill Kleyman, CEO of AI platform and infrastructure company Apolo and Program Chair, AFCOM, Data Center World, is once again speaking at the show. He is repeating his highly popularly, “An Updated Masterclass: Digital Infrastructure Design in the Modern Era.” During his session, he will walk participants through the various stages of building a data center from blueprint to go-live. Everything will be covered: key terms, design challenges, and the business behind running top-tier facilities. But here's the twist: AI, GPUs, and next-gen power will be in the mix.

“As AI requirements grow, data center operators must adapt their infrastructure to accommodate high-power-density server clusters,” said Kleyman.

Additionally, those attending will learn how hydrogen fuel cells and nuclear energy are reshaping the way data centers are powered, making them more sustainable and resilient than ever. Whether a newcomer or a seasoned pro, this interactive masterclass delivers all the tools needed to tackle today's most exciting infrastructure projects.

“We’re not just talking theory—we’re ‘building’ a data center from scratch during the session, tackling real-world challenges like incorporating AI workloads, deploying GPUs, and leveraging next-gen power solutions like hydrogen and nuclear energy,” said Kleyman. “Whether folks are just entering the field or have decades of experience, this session will equip attendees with actionable insights and practical tools to rethink how we approach digital infrastructure design. It’s a must-attend for anyone who wants to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of data centers.”


More Session Highlights from the Track


That’s just one session from this jam-packed track. Further highlights of the Colocation, Hyperscale, and Cloud Innovation Track include:

  • Hybrid Dry Adiabatic Cooling by Robert Spinazzola, a recognized expert in the design of mission critical facilities, has more than 40 years of experience as a design professional. He invented hot aisle containment in 2002, chiller assisted cooling in 2012, and most recently, hot Hybrid Dry Adiabatic Cooling. His session will present a novel approach to cool AI and other super high-density data center applications.

  • Where Will Your Next Data Center Be? Evolution of Demand Trends Across the Data Center Industry. This panel session will review US and global market trends and zeroes in on current challenges such as power availability, pricing dynamics, site selection, and AI high-density clusters. Speakers include Alan Howard, Principal Analyst at Omdia, as well as Colby Cox, Managing Director - Americas at DC Byte, a global provider of data center market data and analytics, and Ed Socia, Insight Director North America at datacenterHawk, a data center and colocation insights company.

“The acceleration in power-hungry GPU technology adoption means that IT load capacity will grow at almost 14% per year between now and 2030,” said Howard. “By that time, almost half of all data center capacity will be used for AI.”


The AI-First Data Center

Kleyman and many of the other speakers that comprise the Colocation, Hyperscale, and Cloud Innovation Track agree that there is a definite shift toward the AI-first infrastructure. Data centers are being reimagined to support the massive computational demands of AI and machine learning workloads. This includes not only integrating GPUs but also rethinking cooling, power, and network design to handle these high-density deployments. Coupled with the rise of sustainable energy solutions like hydrogen fuel cells and micro nuclear reactors, the focus is clearly on building smarter, more sustainable facilities that are future proof for the next wave of technological advancements.

“The Colocation, Hyperscale, and Cloud Innovation Track offers a comprehensive look at the trends shaping our industry, from AI integration to sustainability strategies,” said Kleyman. “If you’re looking to understand how to balance efficiency, scalability, and resilience in a world of increasing demands, this track provides the perfect mix of technical deep dives and big-picture strategies. It’s where innovation and operational excellence meet.”

Attend these sessions and many others on the latest advances in colocation, hyperscale, and cloud innovation at Data Center World 2025. Register today.