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

2026 Event Schedule

Investor Briefing: Panel | How Innovation and Collaboration Fuel the Data Center Ecosystem

Kazim Tehir-Kheli  (Chief Operating Officer, Viking Data Centers)
Anas Mustafa  (SVP Design and Procurement, DAMAC Digital)
Ayesha Datta  (Director Capital Projects and Infrastructure, PwC)
David Warrick  (Executive Vice President, Overhaul)
Location: 202B
Date: Monday, April 20
Time: 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference - Get your pass now!
Session Type: Investor Briefing
Vault Recording: TBD

Explore how data center operators, customers, and solution providers are working together to drive innovation, address complex challenges, create new opportunities, and drive returns for stakeholders. As the data center ecosystem becomes increasingly complex, this collaboration will be key to overcoming the growing number of operational, technology, and compliance challenges.

Discussion points:

  • Understand the evolution of the data center ecosystem and the roles of key stakeholders including operators, end-users and solution providers
  • Learn strategies for fostering greater collaboration to achieve long-term success
  • Explore how stakeholders work together to take on the industry’s biggest problems
  • Create of new partnerships in response to emerging demands and technologies
  • See how data center customers benefit from this innovation ecosystem