Conference Tracks

Running and optimizing data centers

Topics include capacity planning and utilization, hybrid strategies, edge computing, security, infrastructure management, networking and connectivity, workforce development, reliability and disaster recovery, monitoring and maintenance, enterprise/colo-specific operational needs

Designing, building, retrofitting, and expanding data center capacity

Topics include modernization and retrofit strategies and case studies, prefabrication and modular construction and logistics, site selection and permitting, supply chain visibility, speed-to-market tactics, microgrid design and construction, brownfield pros and cons, tech refresh strategies, workforce shortages

Procuring and managing the power and cooling data centers need to operate reliably and sustainably

Topics include retrofit case studies, liquid cooling operating realities, energy storage strategies, backup vs. long-duration, microgrids and on-site generation, grid interconnection, renewables and nuclear, power generation innovations, water use and measurement, closed-loop cooling

Exploring new ideas, including managing AI-driven workloads reshaping data center demand

Topics include workload flexibility and placement, inferencing vs. training, edge computing, infrastructure orchestration, mixing AI and conventional workloads, AI in enterprise facilities, AI outcome case studies, data centers in space

Understanding policy and community issues shaping whether and where data center projects happen

Topics include power regulation, moratoriums, regional and local policy nuances, community engagement lessons learned, economic development trends, permitting reform, tax trends