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Data Center World
April 20-23, 2026
Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C.

Omdia Analyst Summit

The Trillion Dollar AIDC Boom: From Megaclusters and Microgrids to the Moon

Monday, April 20, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Analyst insight into AIDC opportunities, breakthroughs and bottlenecks.

As data center investments surpass $1 trillion in 2026, the Omdia Analyst Summit at Data Center World 2026 is your opportunity to explore how AI is transforming the industry. From installing increasingly bigger GPU clusters to meet the growing demand for AI, to the rise of microgrid projects addressing power challenges, Omdia analysts will provide you with independent data-driven insights into the full technology stack powering today's data centers.

Omdia will host industry panels featuring experts from leading technology innovators to provide diverse perspectives and actionable insights on these topics.

Attendees will walk away with a deeper understanding of:

  • The latest AI computing trends, including chip and rack-scale system roadmaps
  • How AI adoption is impacting data center power capacity growth
  • Battery energy storage systems adoption and design considerations
  • How and where microgrids are being deployed to accelerate data center projects
  • A comprehensive view of 800VDC technology stack and rollout trends
  • Latest liquid cooling adoption and competitive trends
  • The opportunities and constraints associated with orbital data centers

You will see why industry giants like AWS, Google, and Citibank rely on Omdia for a data-driven, technical perspective. In addition to analyst presentations and expert-led panels featuring technology innovators, attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Omdia’s highly anticipated 2025 “Trends to Watch” report.

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Meet the Omdia Analysts

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Vlad Galabov

Senior Research Director, Digital Infrastructure

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Alan Howard

Principal Analyst, Data Center Capacity

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Manoj Sukumaran

Practice Lead, Data Center Computing

Exclusive Access to Data Center Analysts & New Research


The Omdia Analyst Summit delivers independent, world-class data center and cloud research from experienced analysts. Gain data-driven insights to inform decisions, quantify market opportunities, and validate your market position.

Why Attend

Direct line into independent data center and cloud research used by the largest companies in the industry, normally available to subscribing customers only.

Join us for this exclusive forum where you’ll hear from analysts who will provide market background, technical details and recommendations on AIDC opportunities, breakthroughs, and bottlenecks

Who Should Attend

Data center professionals looking to navigate disruption and gain the information to make better decisions, including data center investors, engineers, and operators.

Technology solution providers looking to better understand and reach the data center markets, including sales, marketing, product planning, and development professionals.

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