2026 Event Schedule

Data centers are facing an unprecedented challenge: surging demand for AI and cloud services while power from the grid can take years to secure. Traditional interconnection timelines of five to ten years are out of step with how quickly new facilities need to come online. Distributed generation, supported by real estate and logistics companies, is changing the equation by delivering megawatts in months, not years.

With vast land footprints, existing infrastructure and proximity to population centers, real estate platforms are uniquely positioned to host and scale on-premises microgrids, modular distributed generation and renewable energy. These capabilities are becoming essential tools for mission-critical digital infrastructure. A prime example is the Denker project in Southern California, where a logistics site deployed over 9 MW in less than a year despite significant utility delays. That same approach can be applied to data centers to accelerate speed-to-power while advancing sustainability goals.

Attendees will walk away with practical insight into how distributed generation strategies, when paired with the scale and reach of real estate, can reduce risk and enhance resilience .