2024 Data Center World Event Experiences
Omdia Analyst Summit
Sustainability in Practice
When: Monday, April 15, 12:00-4:15pm
Omdia’s Cloud and Data Center Research Practice is back for its second annual Analyst Summit, presenting a third party, vendor-agnostic perspective on industry and technology trends. This is your opportunity to network with the Omdia team of industry veterans turned analysts over lunch and then see unique data points come to life in a discussion of the trends disrupting the data center industry.
Women in the Data Center Networking Reception
Women in the Data Center Networking Reception
When: Monday, April 15, 4:15 - 6:00pm
Data Center World believes it's vital to foster the careers of women in the Data Center. Intended for both men and women, join the Women in the Data Center's reception to meet and network with other Data Center Professionals following the Women in Data Centers: Rebuilding Networks and Advancing Careers Together workshop, led by Jane Hsieh. This event will include beverages and light hors d'oeuvres.
Your Data Center World badge will be required for entrance. All Access, Standard, and Data Center BUILD badge types welcome!
Opening Networking Reception
Expo Hall Opening Reception
When: Tuesday, April 16, 4:00-6:00pm
Location: Expo Hall Floor
Join us for the Expo Hall Opening Reception in the Expo Hall! We're excited to mix, mingle, and reconnect!
Rack and Stack Challenge
When: Tuesday, April 16, 4:15 - 5:30pm
Location: Expo Hall Floor
Are tangled cables your worst nightmare? Do you despise wasted rack space? Do you take pride in the speed in which you can stack a rack?
Well this competition is for you!!! Join us for a bracket style championship to determine who is the best and fastest Racker and Stacker!!!!
Conference Party
When: Wednesday, April 17 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
The data center community loves to network and have a good time, and the 2024 Data Center World Conference Party will be no exception. Save the date and time for this year’s event, and stay tuned for more details on this year's party!
Your Data Center World Badge will be required for entrance. All Access, Industry Conference, Standard, AFCOM Solution Provider, Data Center BUILD, Speakers & exhibitors pass types are welcome! You must be 21 or older to attend the party.
Innovation Challenge
Data Center World will be holding its Innovation Startup Competition this on the Data Center Live Stage, located in the Expo Hall.
Up to 6 companies will be chosen from the field of applicants to present on stage at Data Center World. Each company will have 10 minutes to provide their "elevator pitch" and answer questions form the judges. At the end of the competition, judges will convene to discuss their opinions in private and will present the winners on stage.
All contestants will receive up to 2 standard-access passes to Data Center World, and winners of each category will be presented with a recognition plaque and have the opportunity to network with prospective customers and investors throughout the conference and expo!
Passport to Prizes
Visit participating exhibitor booths and get your passport stamped!
Return your completed passport to the Data Center World Headquarters booth by 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 18 to be entered to win some amazing prizes! The drawing will take place Thursday, April 18 at 12:40PM on the Data Center Live Theater on the Expo Hall.
Visit the Data Center World HQ booth to pick up your Passport to Prizes and for more info!
*You must be present to win. Sorry, exhibitors and exhibitor staff are not eligible to win.
Data Center Site Tours
Data Center Site Tours
When: Thursday, April 18, 1:30-6:00pm
Locations: Stay Tuned for Announcements!
All Access or Standard Pass types may attend. Registrants will receive notification of their acceptance to attend the site tour.