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Apr 14 Monday | 7:00 am

Registration

Location: Salon B Foyer - Level 1

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Registration

Apr 14 Monday | 8:00 am

Breakfast

Location: Expo Hall E

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 14 Monday | 9:00 am

Rapidly Deploying AI at Scale - Learn from the Experts Creating Our Future!

Speakers: Al Nichols  (Silverback Data Center Solutions), Jack Hsieh  (Supermicro), Rob Curtis  (AMD), Sherman Ikemoto  (Cadence Design Systems), Josh Claman  (Accelsius), Greg Stover  (Vertiv)

Location: Room 202A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference

Session Type: Workshop

The Ultimate DCIM and Leadership Workshop: 9th Edition

Speakers: Bill Kleyman  (Apolo), Jad Jebara  (Hyperview)

Location: Room 207A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference

Session Type: Workshop

What if...? A Collaborative Workshop on Future Data Center Design

Speaker: Ryan Gruver  (Banner Health)

Location: Room 201

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference

Session Type: Workshop

Apr 14 Monday | 10:30 am

Coffee Break

Location: 201-202A Hallway

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 14 Monday | 12:00 pm

Lunch

Location: Expo Hall E

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 14 Monday | 1:00 pm

Best Practices for Design and Operation of a Data Center

Speakers: Brevan Reyher  (Ramboll), Scott Wilson  (Ramboll)

Location: Room 202A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference

Session Type: Workshop

Elevating Emotional Intelligence: Empowering Women and Strengthening the Workforce in Data Centers

Moderator: Melissa Olson  (Belimo)

Panelists: Andria Zou  (NVIDIA), Valerie Crafton  (VAL Consultants), Casey Eldringhoff  (Amazon Web Services)

Speaker: Karine Leblanc  (Daikin Applied)

Location: Room 201

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference

Session Type: Workshop

Nuclear Technologies for Tomorrow's Data Centers

Moderator: Brian Smith  (Idaho National Laboratory)

Speakers: Alison Hahn  (US Department of Energy), Brian Jabeck  (Bennett & Pless, Inc.), Daniel Klein  (ERPI Advanced Nuclear Technology), Jon Greives  (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission), James Richards  (Nuclear Innovation Alliance), Derek Gaston  (X Energy)

Location: Room 207A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference

Session Type: Workshop

Omdia Analyst Summit: Where is AI Really Headed?

Speakers: Vlad Galabov  (Omdia), Alan Howard  (Omdia), Manoj Sukumaran  (Omdia), Shen Wang  (Omdia), Ana Marie Ordonez  (Equinix)

Location: Room 206

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference

Session Type: Omdia Summit

Apr 14 Monday | 2:30 pm

Coffee Break

Location: 201-202A Hallway

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 14 Monday | 4:00 pm

Women in Data Center Networking Reception

Location: Ballroom Foyer - 3rd Floor

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 15 Tuesday | 7:00 am

Registration

Location: Salon B Foyer - Level 1

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Registration

Apr 15 Tuesday | 7:30 am

Breakfast

Location: Expo Hall E

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 15 Tuesday | 8:30 am

Data Center World Lifetime Achievement Award

Location: Ballroom A/B - 3rd Floor

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Keynote

KEYNOTE: Data Centers at Scale in the Age of Accelerated Computing

Speaker: Wade Vinson  (NVIDIA)

Location: Ballroom A/B - 3rd Floor

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Keynote

KEYNOTE: Molecule the New Electron: Understanding How to Chase the Molecule

Speaker: David Bell  (VoltaGrid)

Location: Ballroom A/B - 3rd Floor

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Keynote

Apr 15 Tuesday | 9:45 am

Coffee Break

Location: 201-207 Hallway

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 15 Tuesday | 10:00 am

A Recruiters Playbook: Recruiting Construction and Real Estate Pros from Data Center Builds

Speaker: Roxxann Sczepanik  (Joseph Chris Partners)

Location: Room 206

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Data Center BUILD

Session Type: Conference Session

Adaptive Reuse: Faster Time-to-Revenue, Better Sustainability

Moderator: Sean Farney  (JLL)

Panelists: Shawn Novak  (Techfusion), Bill Mazzetti  (Rosendin), Tony Grayson  (Compass Data), Greg Metcalf  (Equinix)

Location: Room 202A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Data Center BUILD

Session Type: Conference Session

Bridging the Digital Divide: Edge Data Centers Revolutionizing Rural Education

Speaker: Doug Recker  (Duos Edge AI)

Location: Room 202B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Emerging IT & Data Center Technologies

Session Type: Conference Session

Data Center 101: An Updated Masterclass on Digital Infrastructure Design in the Modern Era

Speaker: Bill Kleyman  (Apolo.us)

Location: Ballroom C

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Colocation, Hyperscale, & Cloud Innovation

Session Type: Conference Session

Liquid vs. Air: Environmental Impacts of Cooling Down AI Data Centers

Speakers: Bill Hassel, ENV SP, LEED AP BD+C, LFA, WELL AP  (Turner Construction Company), Hashem Izadi Moud, Ph.D., TRUE Advisor, LEED AP  (Stok)

Location: Room 207B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability

Session Type: Conference Session

Tech Talk Presented by Legrand USA: Driving Accountability across the Value Chain to Achieve Decarbonization

Speakers: Rebecca Gilstrap  (Legrand), Sarah Levine  (Legrand), Chris Walker  (Amazon Web Services)

Location: Room 207A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Tech Talk Presented by Vertiv: Enabling AI Critical Infrastructure: Solving Power and Cooling Complexities - Lessons Learned

Speakers: Greg Stover  (Vertiv), Peter Panfil  (Vertiv), Steve Madara  (Vertiv)

Location: Room 209A/B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Apr 15 Tuesday | 11:05 am

Data Center Evaluation Metrics: More Than PUE

Speaker: Kirk Killian  (PNMCF)

Location: Room 202B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Colocation, Hyperscale, & Cloud Innovation

Session Type: Conference Session

Enhancing Efficiency: Electrical Considerations for Water-Cooled Data Centers

Speakers: Nash Martis  (Stantec), Amanda Carter  (Stantec)

Location: Room 206

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability

Session Type: Conference Session

Hot Data, Cool Solutions: ARPA-E COOLERCHIPS Efficiency for Next Generation (AI) Data Centers

Moderator: Peter de Bock  (DOE Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy)

Panelist: Nathan Van Velson, PhD  (Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc.)

Speakers: Ryan Enright  (Seguente Inc.), Luca Amalfi  (Seguente Inc.), Yaman Manaserh  (NVIDIA)

Location: Ballroom C

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Emerging IT & Data Center Technologies

Session Type: Conference Session

Tech Talk Presented by Chatsworth: Optimizing AI Deployments: High-Density Power, Cooling, and Infrastructure Solutions for Modern Data Centers

Speakers: Ashish Moondra  (Chatsworth Products), Sam Rodriguez  (Chatsworth Products)

Location: Room 207A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Tech Talk Presented by Eaton: Eaton Corp.AI Beyond the Hype: Practical Deployment Solutions from the Data Center to the Edge

Speakers: Ivo Petrov  (Eaton), Joe Skorjanec  (Eaton)

Location: Room 209A/B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Turning Adversaries into Allies: Collaborating for Sustainable Data Centers

Speakers: Mara Ervin  (Mara Jade Consulting, LLC), Mike Turner  (Loudoun County Board of Supervisors)

Location: Room 207B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Data Center BUILD

Session Type: Conference Session

Unleashing the Power: AI's Leap into Energy Management

Speaker: Ivan Ospina  (Qubits Energy LLC)

Location: Room 202A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Data Center BUILD

Session Type: Conference Session

Apr 15 Tuesday | 12:00 pm

Lunch

Location: Expo Hall E

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 15 Tuesday | 12:45 pm

Investor Forum: Session 2: Finding Your Market Entry Point 

Speakers: Peter Smith  (RPower), Gene Alessandrini  (CyrusOne), Rich DiClaudio  (Energy Innovation Center Institute Inc), Uri Soroka  (Apolo)

Location: Room 201

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Investor Forum

Apr 15 Tuesday | 1:00 pm

Advancing Sustainability with Hybrid Air/Liquid Cooling Schemes using Sea Water

Moderator: Shen Wang  (Omdia)

Speakers: Gemma Reeves  (Alfa Laval), Imran Latif  (Brookhaven National Labs)

Location: Room 206

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Data Center BUILD

Session Type: Conference Session

Designing Water Cooled Data Centers: 10 Years of Lessons Learned

Speakers: Brian Rener P.E. LEED AP  (SmithGroup), Jamison Caldwell, PE, LEED AP  (SmithGroup)

Location: Room 207B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Data Center BUILD

Session Type: Conference Session

From Concrete to Cloud: Transitioning from a Traditional Colocation to an AI Powerhouse

Speakers: Ken Moreano  (Scott Data), Kevin DeWalt  (Prolego), Trevor Mecham  (Valmont Industries), Chris Campbell  (WWT)

Location: Ballroom C

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Colocation, Hyperscale, & Cloud Innovation

Session Type: Conference Session

Is DLC Worth all the Hype?

Speaker: Raymond Parpart  (University of Chicago)

Location: Room 202B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Emerging IT & Data Center Technologies

Session Type: Conference Session

Local Power Sourcing: The Promise of Microgrids with Small Modular Reactors

Moderator: James Reilly  (Reilly Associates)

Speaker: Timothy Grunloh  (University of Illinois)

Location: Room 202A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability

Session Type: Conference Session

Tech Talk Presented by Corning: GlassWorks AI for the Data Center

Speaker: Nate Hefner  (Corning)

Location: Room 209A/B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Tech Talk Presented by Hubbell: Embracing Modularity, the Future of Data Center Construction

Speakers: Gary Pollack  (PCX a Hubbell Company), Jason Ball, P.E.  (PCX a Hubbell Company)

Location: Room 207A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Apr 15 Tuesday | 1:45 pm

Investor Forum: Session 3: Cybersecurity, Operational and Other Risks in Data Centers

Speaker: Bill Torson  (Scott Data)

Location: Room 201

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Investor Forum

Apr 15 Tuesday | 1:50 pm

Coffee Break

Location: 201-207 Hallway

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 15 Tuesday | 2:00 pm

Alternative Energy Sources: Nuclear, Geothermal, Hydrogen, Oceanic and More

Moderator: Romi Mahajan  (ExoFusion)

Speakers: Brian Smith  (Idaho National Laboratory), Doug Bernauer  (Radiant), Dan Crosby  (Legend Energy Advisors)

Location: Room 202A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability

Session Type: Conference Session

Outgrowing Legacy: Building Intelligent DCIM for the AI Era

Speaker: Jad Jebara  (Hyperview)

Location: Room 206

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Emerging IT & Data Center Technologies

Session Type: Conference Session

Partnering & Scale: The Keys to Unlocking the Value of Industrialized Construction

Speakers: Chrissy Olsen  (GCG RWL), Amy Marks  (Compass Datacenters), Murtaza Hussain Khan  (Siemens Industry, Inc.)

Location: Room 207B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Data Center BUILD

Session Type: Conference Session

Security Convergence: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility

Speaker: Marcelle Lee  (Self)

Location: Room 202B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Emerging IT & Data Center Technologies

Session Type: Conference Session

Tech Talk Presented by CoolIT: Direct Liquid Cooling for Next-Gen AI: Selecting and Deploying Coolant Distribution Units in your AI Data Center

Speakers: Disha Patil  (CoolIT Systems), Luc Laplante  (CoolIT Systems)

Location: Room 207A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Tech Talk Presented by VoltaGrid: Behind-the-Meter Power: Elevating Data Center Reliability with On-Site Microgrids

Speaker: David Bell  (VoltaGrid)

Location: Room 209A/B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

The State of the Data Center 2025

Speaker: Bill Kleyman  (Apolo)

Location: Ballroom C

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Colocation, Hyperscale, & Cloud Innovation

Session Type: Conference Session

Apr 15 Tuesday | 2:45 pm

Investor Forum: Session 4: Beyond Hyperscale: Emerging Investment Opportunities

Speakers: David Hirsch  (Airlayer), Jay Graham  (Tract Capital Management), Lynn Lyon  (Modern Hydrogen)

Location: Room 201

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Investor Forum

Apr 15 Tuesday | 3:00 pm

Balancing the Water-Energy Nexus: Sustainable Data Centers in the Era of AI

Moderator: Jill Wyant  (Madison Air)

Speakers: Tim Chadwick  (AlfaTech), Karin Overstreet  (Nortek Data Center Cooling), Yongsuk Choi  (Empyrion Digital)

Location: Room 207B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability

Session Type: Conference Session

Community Engagement in the Cloud

Moderator: Jesse Duker  (DLR GROUP)

Speakers: Karen Cooper  (DLR Group), Joe Hubbard  (AVAIO Digital Partners), Stacy O'Donnell  (Clark Technologies), John Shingler  (T5 Data Centers)

Location: Room 202A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Data Center BUILD

Session Type: Conference Session

Concrete Revolution: Hyperscalers Paving the Way with Low Carbon Solutions

Speaker: Ryan Cialdella  (Ozinga)

Location: Room 206

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Data Center BUILD

Session Type: Conference Session

New Horizons for Efficient Power - Fit for AI Factories

Speaker: Laura Laltrello  (Applied Digital)

Location: Ballroom C

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability

Session Type: Conference Session

Tech Talk Presented by BAC: High-Density Cooling for a Sustainable World

Speakers: Steve Kline  (BAC), Jan Tysebaert  (Baltimore Aircoil Company)

Location: Room 207A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Tech Talk Presented by Prysmian: Optical Network Innovations Leading the Charge to Support AI

Speaker: Matthew Brice  (Prysmian)

Location: Room 209A/B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

The Evolution of Operations Training

Speakers: Matthew Eagen  (Bloomberg), Ken Harris  (Bloomberg)

Location: Room 202B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Emerging IT & Data Center Technologies

Session Type: Conference Session

Apr 15 Tuesday | 4:00 pm

DCW ‘Variety Show’ Lounge - Specialty Cocktail Bar!

Location: Expo Hall - Booth 1728

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Expo Hall

Expo Hall Welcome Reception

Location: Expo Hall

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Expo Hall

Expo Hall Welcome Reception

Location: Expo Hall

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Pet Therapy Zone

Location: Expo Hall - Booth 1914

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Wellness Zone

Location: Expo Hall - Booth 1224

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 15 Tuesday | 4:15 pm

Rack and Stack Challenge

Location: Expo Hall - DCW Theater

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 15 Tuesday | 5:30 pm

Solution Spotlight Presented by Siemens Energy: Balancing the Equation: Managing AI Driven Energy Fluctuations

Speaker: Sergey Kynev  (Siemens Energy)

Location: Expo Hall - Theater

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Apr 15 Tuesday | 5:55 pm

Solution Spotlight Presented by Taco: Comfort Solutions: Simplicity = Reliability; Effective Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Solutions

Speaker: Greg Case  (Taco Comfort Solutions)

Location: Expo Hall - Theater

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Apr 16 Wednesday | 7:00 am

Registration

Location: Salon B Foyer - Level 1

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Registration

Apr 16 Wednesday | 7:30 am

Breakfast

Location: Expo Hall E

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 16 Wednesday | 8:30 am

Data Center Manager of the Year

Location: Ballroom A/B - 3rd Floor

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Keynote

KEYNOTE: DDC Future-Proofs your Data Center - Supporting all Densities as Computing Demands Evolve

Speaker: Chris Orlando  (DDC Solutions)

Location: Ballroom A/B - 3rd Floor

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Keynote

KEYNOTE: Powering the Future: Google and Kairos Power's Collaborative Path to Clean Energy

Moderator: Bill Kleyman  (Apolo)

Speakers: Lucia Tian  (Google), Jeff Olson  (Kairos Power)

Location: Ballroom A/B - 3rd Floor

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Keynote

Apr 16 Wednesday | 9:45 am

Coffee Break

Location: 201-207 Hallway

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 16 Wednesday | 10:00 am

Disruptive Sustainability in Data Centers: From Concept to Reality

Moderator: Joel Chakkalakal  (Critical Risk Solution)

Panelists: Avir Kalva  (Microsoft), El-Marie Hugo  (DB Schenker), Dustin Krause  (Redwood Materials), Nabeel Mahmood  (Nomad Futurist)

Location: Room 202A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability

Session Type: Conference Session

From Colocation to GPU-as-a-Service: Pricing, Competitive Insights & Revenue Growth Opportunities

Speakers: Uri Soroka  (Apolo), Bill Torson  (Scott Data)

Location: Room 207B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Colocation, Hyperscale, & Cloud Innovation

Session Type: Conference Session

Powering Data Centers with the Department of Energy: Tools and Resources in Practice

Speakers: Paul Gauche  (US Department of Energy), Jennifer Downing  (US Department of Energy), Pranava Raparla  (US Department of Energy), Louise White  (US Department of Energy)

Location: Ballroom C

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability

Session Type: Conference Session

Tech Talk Presented by MGM Transformers: Empowering Data Centers: Meeting the Energy Demands with Advanced Transformers Solutions

Speakers: Andrew Azure  (MGM Transformers), Shrivinas (Sanju) Kotbagi  (MGM Transformers), Jason Ramp  (MGM Transformers)

Location: Room 207A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Tech Talk Presented by Schneider Electric North America: Revolutionizing Data Centers: Embracing AI and Liquid Cooling for the Future

Speakers: Joe Reele  (Schneider Electric), Andrew Whitmore  (Motivair)

Location: Room 209A/B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

What Data Center Construction Can Learn From Boeing's Quality Woes

Speaker: Matthew Kleiman  (Cumulus)

Location: Room 206

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Data Center BUILD

Session Type: Conference Session

Where Will Your Next Data Center Be? Demand Trends across the Industry

Speakers: Alan Howard  (Omdia), Colby Cox  (DC Byte), Phill Lawson-Shanks  (Aligned Data Center)

Location: Room 202B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Colocation, Hyperscale, & Cloud Innovation

Session Type: Conference Session

Apr 16 Wednesday | 11:00 am

DCW ‘Variety Show’ Lounge - Tattoo Artist

Location: Expo Hall - Booth 1728

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Expo Hall

Expo Hall

Location: Expo Hall

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Expo Hall

Expo Hall Networking Hours

Location: Expo Hall

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Wellness Zone

Location: Expo Hall - Booth 1224

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 16 Wednesday | 11:10 am

Solution Spotlight Presented by AIRSYS Cooling Technologies: Transforming Data Centers For AI – Without More Space or Power

Speaker: Paul Quigley  (AIRSYS Cooling Technologies, Inc.)

Location: Expo Hall - Theater

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Apr 16 Wednesday | 11:35 am

Solution Spotlight Presented by Ekkosense: Make the Invisible Visible - With the 'What If' and the 'What Is'

Speakers: Travis Talcott  (EkkoSense LLC), Steve Lewis  (EkkoSense LLC)

Location: Expo Hall - Theater

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Apr 16 Wednesday | 12:00 pm

Lunch

Location: Expo Hall E

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Solution Spotlight Presented by LG Electronics Sustainable Cooling Solutions by LG Electronics: Cutting down Energy and Water Footprint with Free Cooling and Liquid Cooling

Speakers: Jaeyoon Koh, Ph.D. LEED AP  (LG Electronics Inc.), Byungloo Kim  (LG Electronics Inc.)

Location: Expo Hall - Theater

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Apr 16 Wednesday | 12:25 pm

Solution Spotlight Presented by LS ELECTRIC America, Inc.: BeyondX CUBE, Shield Your Data, Secure Your Future: Increase Data Center Energy Efficiency and Keep Your Digital Assets Safe with Digital Twin

Speaker: Andrew Urda  (LS ELECTRIC America Inc.)

Location: Expo Hall - Theater

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Apr 16 Wednesday | 12:50 pm

Solution Spotlight Presented by Greenchip E-Waste & ITAD Solutions: ITAD Partner Best Practices: Navigating Compliance Complexities in IT Asset Disposition

Speaker: Lee Srokosz  (Greenchip E-Waste & ITAD Solutions)

Location: Expo Hall - Theater

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Apr 16 Wednesday | 1:30 pm

Behind-the-Meter Microgrids: Enhancing Data Center Resilience and Efficiency

Speaker: David Bell  (VoltaGrid)

Location: Room 202B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability

Session Type: Conference Session

But Where Will All The Copper Come From?

Speaker: Adam Kotrba  (Copper Development Association)

Location: Room 207B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Data Center BUILD

Session Type: Conference Session

Data Center Speed Networking: Expand Your Network in Minutes

Speaker: Erica Marois  (Informa)

Location: Room 203A/B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Conference Session

Future-Proof Data Center Talent and Overcome Workforce Gaps

Speakers: Mara Ervin  (Mara Jade Consulting, LLC), Daisy Saulls  (PATHIRED.ORG), Bryan Darby  (QTS), Ryan Gruver  (Banner Health)

Location: Room 202A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Data Center BUILD

Session Type: Conference Session

GEICO's Journey FROM the Public Cloud

Speaker: Rebecca Weekly  (GEICO)

Location: Ballroom C

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Colocation, Hyperscale, & Cloud Innovation

Session Type: Conference Session

Real-Time Resilience: Continuous and Coordinated Captures for Facility-Wide Power Quality Insights

Speaker: Karimulla Shaikh  (Volta Insite, Inc.)

Location: Room 206

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability

Session Type: Conference Session

Tech Talk Presented by Generac: From Gridlock to Grid Smart: A New Era of Data Center Energy Management that Spans AI & Next-Gen Power

Speaker: Brad Meissner  (Generac Industrial Energy)

Location: Room 207A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Tech Talk Presented by Kinetics Noise Control: Data Centers – Why, Where, and Addressing Noise

Speaker: John Sofra  (Kinetics Noise Control, Inc.)

Location: Room 209A/B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Apr 16 Wednesday | 2:20 pm

Coffee Break

Location: 201-207 Hallway

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 16 Wednesday | 2:35 pm

Automating Circularity: Robotics & AI-Driven Recovery for IT Infrastructure

Speaker: Rob Lawson-Shanks  (Molg)

Location: Room 202A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Emerging IT & Data Center Technologies

Session Type: Conference Session

Busting GenAI Power Bursting

Speakers: Forrest Secosky  (Eaton), Jason Scimeca  (Eaton), JP Buzzell  (Eaton)

Location: Room 202B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability

Session Type: Conference Session

Data Center Speed Networking: Expand Your Network in Minutes

Speaker: Erica Marois  (Informa)

Location: Room 203A/B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Conference Session

Flow, Fluid and Flux

Moderator: Chrissy Olsen  (GCG RWL)

Speakers: Matthew Archibald  (nvent), Ashu Swami  (Mara Holdings)

Location: Ballroom C

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Emerging IT & Data Center Technologies

Session Type: Conference Session

Tech Talk Presented by Airedale by Modine: Innovations in Data Center Cooling: CRAH, Fan Walls & AI controls

Speakers: Michael McRee  (Airedale by Modine), Peter Sumner  (Airedale by Modine)

Location: Room 207A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Tech Talk Presented by DeNexus: Quantifying Risk to Datacenter OT Systems from both Cyber and Physical Security Threats

Speaker: Donovan Tindill  (DeNexus)

Location: Room 209A/B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

The "Generatorless" Data Center Facility Movement: One Year Later

Speaker: Pete Sacco  (PTS Data Center Solutions, Inc.)

Location: Room 207B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Data Center BUILD

Session Type: Conference Session

The Future of Compute: Space Industrialization & Semiconductors

Speaker: Ashley Pilipiszyn  (Startup)

Location: Room 206

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Emerging IT & Data Center Technologies

Session Type: Conference Session

Apr 16 Wednesday | 3:30 pm

DCW ‘Variety Show’ Lounge - Tattoo Artist

Location: Expo Hall - Booth 1728

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Expo Hall

Expo Hall

Location: Expo Hall

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Expo Hall

Expo Hall Networking Hours

Location: Expo Hall

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Pet Therapy Zone

Location: Expo Hall - Booth 1914

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Wellness Zone

Location: Expo Hall - Booth 1224

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 16 Wednesday | 3:40 pm

Aquifer Energy Cooling: Sustainability Below the Surface

Speakers: Thom Jackson  (Dunham Associates), Spencer Ingaldson  (Darcy Solutions)

Location: Room 202A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Data Center BUILD

Session Type: Conference Session

Decarbonizing Data Centers By Combining Onsite Power Generation with Carbon Capture

Speaker: Anna Pavlova  (CarbonQuest)

Location: Room 206

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability

Session Type: Conference Session

Hybrid Dry Adiabatic Cooling

Speakers: R. Stephen Spinazzola  (Shumate Engineering), Daren Shumate  (Shumate Engineering)

Location: Room 202B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Colocation, Hyperscale, & Cloud Innovation

Session Type: Conference Session

Moore’s Law and AI: The Next Golden Age of Compute Architecture

Speaker: Manoj Sukumaran  (Omdia)

Location: Room 207B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Emerging IT & Data Center Technologies

Session Type: Conference Session

Native Habitat Landscape Design for Data Centers – A Business Case

Speakers: Sandra Rolph  (O2 Design), Amy Paulson  (Meta)

Location: Ballroom C

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Data Center BUILD

Session Type: Conference Session

Tech Talk Presented by Max-Air Technology, Inc.: Rethinking Legacy Equipment, Value Automaton

Sponsor Speakers: Seth Ellebrecht  (Max-Air Technology, Inc.), Bruce Penning  (Max-Air Technology, Inc.), Brian Wheeler  (Max-Air Technology, Inc.)

Location: Room 209A/B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Apr 16 Wednesday | 3:45 pm

Solution Spotlight Presented by Accelsius: From Science to Savings: How Two-Phase, Direct-to-Chip Cooling Outperforms Single-Phase in Cost, Reliability, and Heat Removal

Speaker: Dino Foderaro  (Accelsius)

Location: Expo Hall - Theater

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Apr 16 Wednesday | 4:10 pm

Solution Spotlight Presented by Mitsubishi Electric/ICONICS: Gray Space Infrastructure Management for Today and Tomorrow

Speaker: Tim McCain  (Mitsubishi Electric/ICONICS)

Location: Expo Hall - Theater

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Apr 16 Wednesday | 4:35 pm

Solution Spotlight Presented by Janitza: Implementing Effective Power Quality Monitoring and Mitigation Strategies for AI Data Centers

Speaker: Roshan Rajeev  (Janitza)

Location: Expo Hall - Theater

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Apr 16 Wednesday | 5:00 pm

Innovation Challenge

Location: Expo Hall - DCW Theater

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 16 Wednesday | 7:30 pm

Conference Party

Location: 3rd Floor Foyer

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Innovation Challenge Winner Annoucement

Location: 3rd Floor Foyer

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 17 Thursday | 7:30 am

Registration

Location: Salon B Foyer - Level 1

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Registration

Apr 17 Thursday | 8:00 am

Breakfast

Location: Expo Hall E

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 17 Thursday | 9:00 am

KEYNOTE: Shark Tank Veteran and Renowned Investor Kevin O’Leary Shares Why Data Centers Are Today’s Gold Rush

Speaker: Kevin O'Leary

Location: Ballroom A/B - 3rd Floor

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Keynote

Apr 17 Thursday | 10:00 am

DCW ‘Variety Show’ Lounge - MLB Washington Nationals Racing Presidents

Location: Expo Hall - Booth 1728

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Expo Hall

Data Centers: Your Career Transition for Armed Forces and Federal Workers

Location: Room 102 A/B - Level 1

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Conference Session

Expo Hall Networking Hours

Location: Expo Hall

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Expo Hall Open!

Location: Expo Hall

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Expo Hall

Pet Therapy Zone

Location: Expo Hall - Booth 1914

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Wellness Zone

Location: Expo Hall - Booth 1224

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 17 Thursday | 10:10 am

A National Apprenticeship Program: Supporting the Next Generation of Data Center Technicians

Speakers: Josh Labrie  (NOVA), Jack Bidlack  (NOVA), Robert Weinman  (National Institute for Industry and Career Advancement)

Location: Room 207B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Data Center BUILD

Session Type: Conference Session

From Chip to Chiller: How Liquid Cooling Connects the Modern Data Center

Moderator: Liz Cruz  (Accelsius)

Speakers: Richard Bonner  (Accelsius), Srdan Mutabdzija  (Vertiv), Vlad Galabov  (Omdia)

Location: Room 202A

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Emerging IT & Data Center Technologies

Session Type: Conference Session

Making a Stronger Case: Communicating the Positive Impact of Digital Infrastructure to Our Neighbors

Speakers: Nancy Novak  (Compass Datacenters), Buddy Rizer  (Loudoun County, Virginia)

Location: Ballroom C

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Colocation, Hyperscale, & Cloud Innovation

Session Type: Conference Session

Physical Security Essentials: Safeguarding the Data Center Environment

Moderator: Mike McGovern  (Security Entrance Control)

Panelists: Stephen Oliva  (Altronix, Inc.), Steve Caroselli  (Orion Entrance Control, Inc), Amy Dunton, MBA  (Ameristar - ASSA ABLOY), Allen DiGerolami  (Hanwha Vision America)

Location: Room 206

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Data Center BUILD

Session Type: Conference Session

Solving AI's Most Intractable Problems: People, Power, and Pollution

Speakers: Rich DiClaudio  (Energy Innovation Center Institute Inc), Mike Broeker  (Bedford Management Partners), Dennis Thompson  (Amentum), Andrew Fanara  (Casne Engineering)

Location: Room 202B

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability

Session Type: Conference Session

Apr 17 Thursday | 11:00 am

Coffee Break

Location: Expo Hall

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Passport to Prizes

Location: Expo Hall Floor - DCW HQ Booth #577

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Solution Spotlight Presented by Seguente: AI Modular Data Centers: Revolutionizing Scalable HPC Workloads by Enhancing Energy Efficiency, Enabling Rapid Deployment and Delivering Significant Cost Savings

Speakers: Luca Amalfi  (Seguente Inc.), Kirk Hansen  (Hunter)

Location: Expo Hall - Theater

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Apr 17 Thursday | 11:25 am

Solution Spotlight Presented by JST Power Equipment: Automation and Digitalization in Manufacturing

Speaker: Aaron Starling  (JST Power Equipment)

Location: Expo Hall - Theater

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Sponsored Session

Apr 17 Thursday | 12:00 pm

Lunch

Location: Expo Hall E

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events

Apr 17 Thursday | 12:15 pm

Rack and Stack Finals

Location: Expo Hall - DCW Theater

Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference

Session Type: Networking and Special Events