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Data Center World 2025: Powering the Future
AI Sparks Nuclear Renaissance and Power Sourcing Scramble
Power sourcing is a critical issue for the data center industry, which is why Data Center World 2025 has adopted the theme Powering the Future for this year’s program. The agenda will feature 10+ sessions in the Power Sourcing & Sustainability track and high-level keynotes addressing these challenges.
The urgency around power solutions is evident in recent headlines, with renewed interest in nuclear energy. Discussions of a nuclear renaissance gained momentum 20 years ago but stalled after the 2011 Fukushima disaster in Japan. Today, enthusiasm is resurging, driven by AI’s growing demand for power.
A Morgan Stanley study predicts that generative AI applications like ChatGPT could account for 75% of U.S. data center MWs (as a percentage of 2022 data center available power) by 2025. Boston Consulting believes overall U.S. data center power consumption will grow from 2% of today to 7.5% by 2030. Data centers want power wherever they can get it, whether it is sourced from nuclear, solar, wind, batteries, the grid, or from on-site natural gas generation.
Kubernetes Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary: How Is It Doing in the Data Center?
Kubernetes turned 10 years old in 2024. The trajectory of its rise to prominence has been phenomenal. This open-source project is regarded by many as the de facto standard for container orchestration. It has even managed to seduce developers who now routinely use it to launch new cloud applications.
Editor’s Note
October 24, 2024
It’s been a busy season in the data center industry, with many of you returning from events in San Jose, Austin, and Las Vegas, and getting back to work before the end-of-year rush. As you plan ahead, we are excited to announce a new addition to the 2025 calendar: Data Center Asia, which will take place from July 15-17 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong.
Data Center Asia 2025 will bring together industry leaders to discuss the future of data center innovation in the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific region. Hong Kong, in particular, has emerged as a critical hub for data centers due to its strategic location, robust connectivity infrastructure, and business-friendly regulatory environment. As one of Asia's leading financial and technological centers, the region benefits from proximity to mainland China and Southeast Asia, making it a prime location for companies looking to expand their digital presence and capitalize on the booming demand for cloud services, AI, and big data.
The city is experiencing significant growth in its data center market, driven by rising investments in digital infrastructure, increasing data consumption, and a surge in demand for edge computing and sustainable energy solutions. With global enterprises setting up regional headquarters, Hong Kong's data center landscape is poised for continued expansion, offering ample opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
Data Center Asia 2025 will offer a platform to explore these opportunities, with sessions designed to tackle the specific challenges and trends shaping the Asia-Pacific market. Participants can expect to learn from global experts, explore emerging technologies, and discover solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the region. Whether you're a data center operator, Internet Data Center (IDC) experts, EPC contractors, data center infrastructure manufacturer, distributors, end user or more, this is your chance to enhance your strategy and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Data Center Asia 2025 will also be co-located with three other major technology events across seven halls at AsiaWorld-Expo:
- Build4Asia, which focuses on green building, smart facilities, and power management.
- The Battery Show Asia, showcasing advancements in battery and energy storage technologies.
- Mobility Tech Asia, exploring the future of new energy vehicles across land, air, and water.
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Editor’s Note
October 10, 2024
It takes an extraordinary group of thoughtful, dedicated industry leaders to carefully craft the Data Center World conference program each year. At this very moment, our esteemed Conference Advisory Board is diligently reviewing hundreds of speaking proposals, ensuring each session selected aligns with the evolving needs of the data center industry. Their mission is to curate a program that is timely, vital, innovative, and vendor-neutral, reflecting the latest trends in digital infrastructure, cloud computing, AI, sustainability, and beyond.
We are incredibly excited to welcome two new board members who bring deep expertise and leadership to the table. Buddy Rizer, Executive Director of Loudoun County Economic Development, joins the board, further strengthening the representation of “Data Center Alley”—home to the world’s largest concentration of data centers. Alongside Buddy, we also welcome Michael Whitlock, General Manager, Ashburn Campus at Sabey Data Centers, a leader in hyperscale and enterprise solutions with a proven track record of operational excellence and sustainable infrastructure.
We are equally thrilled to announce the return of two powerhouse leaders in the data center industry: Garima Kochar, Distinguished Engineer at Nvidia, who will continue to bring cutting-edge insights on AI, edge computing, and advanced GPU technologies shaping the future of data centers; and Nancy Novak, Chief Innovation Officer at Compass Data Centers, whose expertise in construction, sustainability, and efficiency will ensure the program remains on the leading edge of innovation.
With their deep industry knowledge and diverse perspectives, these leaders will help us deliver a program that not only informs but inspires. We can’t wait to share what’s coming at Data Center World!
Editor's Note
August 15, 2024
It takes an impressive group of thoughtful, dedicated industry leaders to curate the Data Center World conference program. Many hours are volunteered to make sure every session is timely, important, inspirational and vendor neutral. To support that goal, we are pleased to announce Bill Skinner, Head of Data Centers at Bloomberg, Ryan Gruver, IT Director from Banner Health, Ben Steward Sr VP of Operations at NTT Data Centers, Alan Howard Principal Analyst, Omdia will be returning this year to the conference advisory board for 2025.
We are excited to announce new board members-- Bryan Darby, Vice President, Strategic Technology Initiatives at QTS and Melissa Olson Business Development Manager with Belimo have agreed to bring their expertise and insight to further bolster the program. Keep in mind, this is only a snapshot of the full advisory board that makes the event possible. More announcements to come soon!
Editor's Note
August 1, 2024
Each year we invite the greatest minds and leaders of the data center industry to volunteer their time to curate our cutting-edge conference program. Who leads this impressive lineup of luminaries? I’m thrilled to announce that Bill Kleyman, CEO & Co-Founder of Apolo will be returning as our Program Chair for Data Center World 2025. Last year’s program featured 70+ sessions, 5 keynotes, and more than 160 speakers over 4 action-packed and inspirational days.
"The response we saw from last year’s AFCOM Data Center World conference was extraordinary. The energy in this industry is truly inspiring. We, as the data center community, are at a pivotal moment. Rapid innovation around density, power design, sustainability, and, of course, Generative AI have all pushed our industry into uncharted technological waters.
And that makes me incredibly excited to return as the Program Chair for the Data Center World event. We are charting these waters together to design a more robust, inclusive, and sustainable data center industry. This year, Data Center World 2025, we’ll put innovation, engineering, and data center architecture at the forefront to ensure we as a community keep up with global technology demands.”
Jen Steele, Editor