2026 Event Schedule

As data centers scale rapidly and their complexity increases, the question of insurability is being decided well before facilities go live. Early design choices surrounding power systems, cooling, construction methods, fire protection, and site risk have a direct impact on operational resilience, potential losses, and whether a site can be insured in the long run—yet these crucial elements are frequently considered too late in the process. In this session, FM will delve into what it really means to design for insurability in today’s dynamic data center world. By drawing on real-world engineering insights, we’ll highlight how prioritizing resilience from the start supports uptime and ensures datacenters remain insurable as technology, energy needs, and risks change over time.

3 Key Takeaways:

• Insurability begins at the design stage—Early decisions around site selection, construction, power, cooling, and fire protection fundamentally shape resilience and long-term insurability.
• Engineering-led resilience reduces both operational and financial risk—When resilience is embedded in design, data centers are better equipped to handle disruptions, maintain uptime, and enable sustainable growth.
• An ecosystem view is essential—With power generation, renewables, energy storage, and emerging technologies, interdependencies multiply and need to be addressed holistically to prevent compounding risks.