Conference Day 1 | July 29, 2025
7:00 am Check-In & Networking
8:00 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Removing Power as a Barrier to Deployment
8:10 am Case Study: Tackling Power Limitations With Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Power Alternatives Without Sacrificing Environmental Factors
Synopsis
- Exploring how clean energy can reduce reliance on the grid while ensuring a stable and sustainable energy supply for data centers
- Assessing the feasibility of integrating clean energy sources into data center operations, considering geographic constraints, regulatory support and long-term sustainability goals
- Examining how emerging energy sources can work together to create a cleaner, more resilient energy ecosystem for data centers
8:50 am Exploring the Evolving Role of Evaporative Technologies in an AI-Driven Data Center Landscape to Enhance Efficiency, Adaptability, and Long-Term Value
Synopsis
- Exploring the ongoing role of DEC in non-AI and mixed workload environments to demonstrate how evaporative cooling remains a sustainable and efficient solution for traditional compute facilities
- Highlighting how DEC and hybrid cooling strategies provide the flexibility to optimize performance across diverse rack densities, climate conditions, and evolving tenant requirements.
- Demonstrating how existing evaporative infrastructure can be optimized to reduce OPEX and support long-term energy and sustainability goals
9:20 am Exploring Onsite Power & the Impact on Facility Design as a Short-Term Solution for Faster Deployment
Synopsis
- Assessing space, scalability and redundancy in onsite generator design to reduce reliance on grid connections for short-term power demands
- Exploring how onsite power generation can eliminate the need for backup generators and UPS, while still maintaining five-9s of reliability
- Understanding the permitting and regulatory impact of onsite power generation vs renewable energy vs the grid on environmental approvals and compliance processes
10:00 am Morning Refreshments & Speed Networking
Synopsis
Jumpstart your connections through rapid-fire introductions with fellow delegates, guided by the event team, identifying contacts to reconnect with later.
10:40 am Panel Discussion: Rethinking How to Plan & Design for Future Power Solutions to Prevent Redesign, Saving Time & Cost: Is Nuclear the Best Option?
Synopsis
- Exploring the role of alternative energy providers to support growing demand for high-capacity and consistent energy
- Managing challenges with permitting and public perception of nuclear power to expedite buy-in to a reliable, available and cleaner energy source
- Evaluating alternative options of future power generation: is nuclear the best option or should we evaluate hydrogen fuel cells and renewable energy integration?
11:20 am Maximizing Energy Efficiency and Performance in Data Center Cooling with Natural Refrigerants
Synopsis
- Discovering how natural refrigerants deliver superior thermodynamic efficiency, reducing energy use and operating costs in high-performance data centers
- Learning why industrial-grade refrigeration systems offer proven reliability, uptime, and scalability for mission-critical cooling environments
- Exploring design strategies adapted from industrial refrigeration to build future-proof, regulation-compliant cooling systems using ultra-low or zero GWP solutions
11:50 am Audience Discussion: Exploring Future Power Solutions for Data Centers
Synopsis
Join our audience breakout to discuss how to minimize redesign, reduce costs and ensure long-term energy reliability. You will explore the role of alternative energy sources, including nuclear, hydrogen fuel cells and renewable integration, while addressing key challenges such as permitting, scalability and public perception.
12:30 pm Tackling Heat Rejection & Failing External CFDs: How Planning To Fail Leads To Design Efficiency
Synopsis
- Examining assumptions in the design day engineering approach
- PUE v Peak PUE: Discussing the difference and why it matters
- Exploring how to improve power and infrastructure utilization
12:40 pm Networking Lunch
Optimizing Future Data Center Design
1:40 pm Case Study: Designing for AI Workloads to Mitigate Disruption to MEP Building Systems
Synopsis
- Gaining accurate data through novel metering technology or energy simulations to better understand AI spikes and build in appropriate redundancy
- Assessing how to plan for the effect of AI spikes on electrical components such as panel board and breakers to design in preventative measures
- Evaluating design considerations to prevent thermal overrun: discussing how we prevented extreme temperatures from AI workloads
2:20 pm Solving Bottlenecks of Physical Layer Connectivity to Standardize & Scale Emerging Technology for AI-Driven Digital Infrastructure
Synopsis
- Exploring challenges and risks for scaling existing infrastructure for AI readiness
- Assess emerging technologies for physical layer that will enable sustainable and scalable infrastructure
- Assess industry-wide co-innovation and collaboration opportunities to address these gaps and standardize emerging technologies within physical layer space
3:00 pm Exploring How to Prepare For Varying End User Requirements & Rapid Innovation at Speed, Scale & to Industry Standards
Synopsis
- Balancing standardization and customization: when to create flexibility within your data center design standards to tailor your facility to bespoke specifications
- Assessing best practice when designing for multi-tenant occupancy to remain agile and attentive to varying demands in one facility
- Discussing how we build flexibility now for future changes such as new technology, increased power demands, different utility providers voltages, or grading typologies to prevent full redesigns
3:30 pm Driving Building Envelope Innovation Through Energy-Efficient Roofing Systems at Scale
Synopsis
- Exploring latest advancements in single-ply roofing technologies for high-performance data centers
- Learning how integrated roofing systems are evolving to meet energy codes, climate goals, and owner-driven sustainability targets
- Leveraging material science and systemized solutions to improve installation speed, durability, and long-term performance
3:40 pm Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
Streamlining Facility Readiness for Success
4:10 pm Panel Discussion: Working With Your Supply Chain Partners to Understand Equipment Requirements & Better Prepare Your Facility For a Seamless Delivery
Synopsis
- Optimizing supplier communication strategies to gain a clear understanding of product requirements and lead times
- Learning how to integrate supplier inputs earlier in the planning process to improve coordination and reduce potential bottlenecks
- Adapting to changes in equipment specifications to maintain project flexibility and avoid delays in delivery and deployment
4:50 pm Chair’s Closing Remarks
5:00 pm Advancing Data Center Design & Engineering Happy Hour!
Synopsis
Unwind and connect with peers at our drinks reception. Whether you’re building new partnerships or catching up with familiar faces, this is the perfect place to continue the day’s conversations in a relaxed setting and expand your network over drink.