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Data Center World
May 24-27, 2027
Music City CenterNashville, TN
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Liquid Cooling: 8 Nuggets on Getting Started, Handling Risks, and Increasing Efficiency

Data Center Digest: $120B in Hyperscaler Leases, OpenAI's First Chip, and FERC's Grid Crackdown

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

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

2026 Data Center Trends: AI, Cooling & Power Insights

Explore 2026 data center trends, including AI workloads, liquid cooling, renewable energy, and security challenges. Stay ahead in the industry.

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.

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.

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

Press Release: Data Center World and the AI Summit Series Launch Melbourne Event Under One Roof

Australia edition to unite AI innovators and digital infrastructure leaders with shared keynotes, combined expo hall and distinct conference programming

Embracing The Innovation Overload, Data Center World Launches a New Session Format

Discover the future of the data center industry at Data Center World with our innovative Spark Sessions! Dive into fast-paced, 45-minute sessions featuring three big ideas per track, covering topics like converting industrial sites into data centers, navigating data sovereignty, leveraging AI and advanced technologies, and optimizing cooling systems. Engage with subject matter experts, explore cutting-edge solutions, and ignite your creativity. Join us April 20-23 in Washington, D.C., for an unparalleled experience in data center innovation and collaboration.

Data Center News Digest: Mobile World Congress, Oracle Layoffs, and Next-Gen Moonshots

From Oracle layoffs and Anthropic’s legal clash with the U.S. government to Mobile World Congress announcements and billion-dollar AI infrastructure deals, plus a batch of experimental technology projects – here’s a roundup of the latest data center news.

Tech Leaders Sign Trump Administration Pledge to Pay Their Share of Data Center Power Costs

President Trump met with tech executives March 4 at the White House, with industry leaders committing to build or buy the electricity capacity and grid upgrades required to meet data centers’ rising power demands. The nonbinding Ratepayer Protection Pledge aims to shield households and businesses from rising rates due to the soaring electricity needs of data centers.

Why A Third of Data Center Operators Put Nuclear Among Their Top Alternative Energy Sources

As data center operators strain to find enough reliable electrical power to run soaring AI workloads, it’s increasingly clear that nuclear power generation will need to provide a bigger share of that power in the coming years.