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Data Center World 2023

Data Center World delivers expert strategy and insight on the technologies and concepts you need to know to plan, manage, and optimize your data center. Data Center World educational conference programming is focused on the rapidly advancing data center technologies. Click on session titles for full session descriptions. All times noted are in CST (Austin, Texas time zone).

3rd Annual Innovation Challenge: Finalist Presentations

Location: Data Center Live Theater, Expo Hall

Date: Wednesday, May 10

Time: 5:05 pm - 6:20 pm

Pass Type: Industry Conference, Standard, AFCOM Vendor Member, All Access- BUILD, All Access- Omdia, All Access- Workshop, Data Center Build

Session Type: Expo Hall

Vault Recording: TBD

Don’t miss the “Shark Tank” of Data Center World! This contest pits data center technology innovations against each other, and judges will determine the companies with the best opportunity for success. Six finalists will present a ten minute “elevator pitch” and answer questions from the judges. Winners will be chosen by the panel based on their presentations on stage, and presentations will be judged on Most Disruptive Technology; Best Chance for Market Success; Best Ability to Gain Additional Capital; and Most Influential Founding Team.

The 3rd Annual Data Center Innovation Challenge finalists: Coming Soon!

The Data Center Innovation Challenge is judged by a panel of industry thought leaders from the market research, editorial, and investment communities. Judges for this years awards include Moises Levy, Don Anderson, and Andrea Munoz.

This will be one of the most engaging and dynamic events of the week.