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Data Center World
April 20-23, 2026
Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C.
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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 2026 educational conference programming is focused on the rapidly advancing data center technologies like edge computing, co-location, hyperscale, and predictive analytics – all within a rapidly changing global business climate – in order to give attendees a leg up on their competitors to become the new trailblazers of the data center.

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Apr 21 Tuesday | 10:00 am
Data Center Microgrids: A Reference Model for Controls and Energy Management of Behind-the-Meter Power
Speakers: James Reilly  (Reilly Associates), Michael Stadler  (Xendee Corporation)
Location: 202A
Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference
Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability
Session Type: Conference Session
Sustainability in the AI Gigawatt Era: A 2030 Playbook for Power, Water and Workforce
Speakers: Hashem Moud  (Stok), William Hassel  (Turner Construction), Pingbo Tang  (Carnegie Mellon University), Andy Masley  (Effective Altruism DC)
Location: 207A
Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference
Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability
Session Type: Conference Session
Apr 21 Tuesday | 11:00 am
Energy Allies: The Role of Data Centers in Building a Stronger Electrical Grid
Speaker: Gene Alessandrini  (CyrusOne)
Location: 207A
Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference
Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability
Session Type: Conference Session
The Nuclear Option: AI, Data Centers, and the Promise of Abundant Power
Speakers: Romi Mahajan  (ExoFusion), Stuart Allen  (FusionX Group), Matt Miles  (Type One Energy), Amy Roma  (Orrick)
Location: Ballroom C
Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference
Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability
Session Type: Conference Session
Unlocking Clean, Firm Power for Data Centers
Speakers: Cindy Taff  (Sage Geosystems), Chris Rees  (Meta), Daniel Sottosanti  (XL Batteries)
Location: 202A
Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference
Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability
Session Type: Conference Session
Apr 21 Tuesday | 1:00 pm
From Warehouses to Megawatts: How Real Estate Can Deliver Data Center Power in Months Instead of Years
Speaker: JT Steenkamp  (Prologis, Inc.)
Location: 206
Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference
Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability
Session Type: Conference Session
Apr 21 Tuesday | 3:00 pm
Data Centers Under Pressure: Control and Integration Strategies for Power and Voltage Stability
Speaker: Nina Sadighi  (Eradeh Power Consulting)
Location: 207A
Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference
Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability
Session Type: Conference Session
Real World Examples of Data Centers Integrated into the Community for Sustainable Urban Development
Speakers: Brian Weed  (GDI Ainsworth), Randy Topp  (GDI Ainsworth)
Location: 206
Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference
Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability
Session Type: Conference Session
Apr 22 Wednesday | 10:00 am
Spark Session: 3 Innovations for the Data Center Power Challenge
Speakers: Gary Hilberg  (Continuum Energy), Chris Mi  (San Diego State University), Aaron Starling  (JST Power Equipment)
Location: 206
Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference
Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability
Session Type: Spark Session
The Next-Gen Power Blueprint: Future Proofing Data Centers for AI Growth
Speakers: Sebastien Surply  (ABB), Todd Gale  (Applied Digital), Gary Russinko  (Strategic Mission Critical)
Location: 207A
Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference
Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability
Session Type: Conference Session
Apr 22 Wednesday | 1:30 pm
Out of Stock and Out of Time: Solving the Procurement Crisis in Data Center Infrastructure
Speaker: Audun Magnus Martinsen  (Rystad Energy)
Location: 202A
Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference
Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability
Session Type: Conference Session
Apr 22 Wednesday | 2:30 pm
Don't Let Your Flexibility Go to Waste: Make More Profit with Grid Services
Speakers: Giri Iyer  (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Scott Coe  (Grid Optimize)
Location: 202B
Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference
Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability
Session Type: Conference Session
Expediting Gigawatts of Bankable 100% Clean Firm Power Through Colocated Wind, Solar, Hydrogen, and Storage
Speaker: Mike Sloan  (Synergetic LLC)
Location: 207A
Pass Type: AFCOM Solution Provider, All Access Conference, Industry Conference, Standard Conference
Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability
Session Type: Conference Session