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Data Center World
May 24-27, 2027
Music City CenterNashville, TN
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Data Center Digest: $120B in Hyperscaler Leases, OpenAI's First Chip, and FERC's Grid Crackdown

Liquid Cooling: 8 Nuggets on Getting Started, Handling Risks, and Increasing Efficiency

The Alternative to Data Center Moratoriums? Get Ready for Faster Regulation

$130B in Blocked Projects, Federal Deregulation Push, and a Microsoft Shareholder Lawsuit

6 Insights on How Complex Microgrids Support Data Center Power Strategy

Google and Other Data Center Operators Push for Supplier Quality Standard by Early 2027

The Enterprise Data Center Squeeze: How AI Demand Creates New Pressures

Enterprise data centers face a capacity crisis as hyperscalers dominate new construction. Explore the unique challenges enterprises encounter securing AI-ready infrastructure and expert strategies for planning ahead.

Executive Summary: A Fact-Based Guide to 5 Top Data Center Concerns

Explore evidence-based insights on 5 top data center concerns including energy use, water consumption, economic impact, and environmental sustainability. AFCOM white paper.

Amid Data Center Moratorium Debates, Some States Still Court Their Development

As Maine's data center moratorium debate highlights growing concerns over energy impacts, states like West Virginia and Alaska aggressively court data center development with power access and tax incentives. Explore how 38 states balance economic growth with community concerns at Data Center World 2026.

4 Engineering Insights on the Future of Data Centers: DCW Day 2 Keynote

Discover 4 key engineering insights from Data Center World's Day 2 keynote featuring NVIDIA, Oracle, and Google experts on AI infrastructure, modular design, power generation, and how industry newcomers are reshaping data center development for the future.

Press Release - Data Center World 2026 Recognizes the Leaders Building Tomorrow’s Digital Infrastructure

Lifetime Achievement, Data Center Manager of the Year, and Innovation Challenge Winners Recognized in Washington, D.C.

5 C-Suite Insights on the Future of Data Centers: DCW Day 1 Keynote

Discover insights from the Data Center World keynote as industry leaders predict the future of AI-driven workloads, edge processing, and composable data centers. Learn about the growing demand for speed-to-delivery, enterprise data center innovation, grid stabilization efforts, and the importance of community engagement in the evolving data center landscape.

CoreWeave’s Deal Streak, Amazon’s Satellite Bet, and Policy Pushback

Meta’s latest AI infrastructure deals, CoreWeave’s rapid expansion, Microsoft’s Norway buildout, and Amazon’s satellite push lead this week’s headlines. Plus, we track mounting power constraints, policy pushback, and global data center growth.

How a ‘Leap of Faith’ Sparked Joseph Kava’s Storied Google Data Center Career

Data Centers and Public Policy: A Q&A with ITI’s Gordon Bitko

Gordon Bitko, Executive Vice President, Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), discusses the critical issues experts will explore at the Public Policy Forum at Data Center World, April 23.

An Unscientific Look at the Data Center Innovation Ecosystem

Explore the data center innovation ecosystem with an unscientific look at its economic impact. Discover how the supply chain, from cooling systems to server racks, drives jobs across U.S. states and Canadian provinces. Learn more about the 500+ exhibitors at Data Center World, April 20-23 in Washington, D.C., showcasing the breadth of this dynamic industry.

Press Release - Data Center World 2026 Expo Hall Features World’s Largest Showcase of Cutting-Edge Technologies Driving AI-Powered Data Center Era

Data Center World announced an expanded Expo Hall showcasing 500+ global exhibitors and a wide range of solutions designed to help data center professionals meet rising demands for power, cooling, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking and energy efficiency. No other industry event supports this breadth of industry innovation and scale.

Data Center Supplier Deals Reflect Thriving ‘Picks and Shovels’ Side of the Industry

Data Center Supplier Deals Reflect Thriving ‘Picks and Shovels’ Side of the Industry. Discover investment opportunities in the booming data center market at Data Center World, April 20-23 in Washington, D.C. Join the April 20 Investor Briefing for expert insights on finance, operations, and emerging tech trends. Explore 50+ sessions, 500+ suppliers, and the Innovation Challenge.

Enterprise Data Centers Get Creative to Handle Rising AI Workloads

Enterprise data centers are evolving to meet rising demands for AI workloads, increased computing power, and energy efficiency. Northwestern University’s innovative retrofit, featuring liquid cooling and high-density racks, exemplifies how traditional facilities are adapting to modern challenges. At Data Center World, April 20-23 in Washington D.C., industry leaders will share strategies for upgrading infrastructure, accommodating AI, and enhancing operational capabilities. Don’t miss insights from experts like Michael Korby and Akshay Viradiya on transforming existing data centers to support critical operations. Register now at https://datacenterworld.com/.

Press Release: NVIDIA, Google and Oracle Take Center Stage at Data Center World 2026 as AI Drives Unprecedented Infrastructure and Power Demands

April 20 - 23 in Washington D.C., Convening the Leaders Powering the AI Economy