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6th High-Density AI Data Center Infrastructure
Summit

Power, Cooling, Connectivity & Rapid Capacity Delivery
ASHBURN, VA | 27-28 May 2026
About The Event

About The Event

The 6th High-Density AI Data Center Infrastructure Summit is a specialised two-day conference focused on the evolution and modernisation of data centers for next-generation AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. Focused on facility architecture, power scaling and operational models for AI-ready deployments, the summit delivers deep technical and strategic insights across the full lifecycle of building and retrofitting AI-ready infrastructure.

Attendees will engage with industry leaders, operators, GPU ecosystem providers, and engineering experts to explore practical approaches for developing scalable, resilient, and future-ready facilities capable of meeting the unprecedented demands of high-density AI compute.

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Topics At Glance

Topics At Glance

  • Cabling Architecture for AI and HPC Data Centers
  • High-Density Fiber Systems and Optical Infrastructure Planning
  • Connectivity Design Installation, Testing and Commissioning at Scale
  • Retrofit vs New-Build Cabling Strategies
  • Performance & Infrastructure Readiness for AI Compute
  • Power density escalation in GPU halls
  • Structural redesign: floor loading, ceiling height & envelope constraints
  • Electrical scaling inside the data center: UPS, switchgear, busways & substations
  • Grid access & utility constraints for AI campuses
  • Modular GPU pod deployment & prefab AI room strategies
  • Deployment speed: phased delivery, temporary power & time-to-energisationexpectations
  • AI capacity monetisation models & hyperscaler alignment
Who Should Attend

Who Should Attend?

C-Level Officers, Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers and Heads Responsible for:

  • AI Infrastructure
  • AI Capacity Planing
  • Engineering
  • Construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Facilities
  • Operations
  • AI & High-Performance Computing (HPC) Facilities
  • Engineering
  • Power
  • Energy
  • Connectivity
  • Cabling
  • Facility Architecture
  • Technology
  • High-Density Rack
  • GPU Hall & Liquid-Ready Design
  • Retrofit & Brownfield Projects
  • Asset Lifecycle Management

Attendees by Responsibility

ATTENDEES BY
RESPONSIBILITY
  • AI & HPC Infrastructure 35%
  • Energy Efficiency 25%
  • Data Centre Design 15%
  • Digitalization 13%
  • Compliance & Risk 7%
  • Procurement 5%
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Topics Discussed

Topics Discussed

Power Access, Grid Constraints & Electrical Scaling

  • Analyzing constrained US grid capacity for AI-scale loads
  • Understanding utility interconnection timelines and substation readiness
  • Planning temporary/bridge power solutions to avoid deployment delays
  • Aligning power strategy with phased AI expansion
  • Navigating decade-long wait times and limited grid capacity for AI-scale deployments
  • On-site generation, microgrids, and alternative power strategies to accelerate delivery
  • Managing material shortages, trade impacts, and equipment availability
  • Modular UPS and switchgear for phased deployments
  • Upgrading busways and substations for GPU loads
  • Integrating monitoring and smart grid controls
  • Planning redundancy and resilience

Liquid Cooling, Thermal Management & Water Systems

  • Comparing retrofit vs greenfield liquid-cooled deployments
  • Deploying modular GPU pods and prefab AI rooms
  • Assessing facility layout, piping, and mechanical system implications
  • Ensuring reliability, maintenance, and risk management
  • Scaling liquid, hybrid, and immersion cooling for high-density racks
  • Optimizing airflow and heat rejection in diverse US climates
  • Reducing PUE/WUE while maintaining resilience
  • High-temperature liquid cooling and chiller-less architectures
  • Implementing water treatment and recycling for cooling systems
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance in water-constrained regions
  • Using closed-loop, adiabatic, and hybrid cooling water systems
  • Managing rising GPU power density and thermal challenges
  • Air, liquid, and hybrid cooling integration
  • Aligning with processor and accelerator roadmaps

Structural Redesign & Facility Architecture for AI Halls

  • Evaluating floor loading, ceiling height, and envelope constraints
  • Adapting building envelopes for AI expansions
  • Planning retrofits or new builds for high-density AI halls
  • Integrating modular design with operational needs
  • Redefining data center scale, speed, and core design assumptions
  • Leveraging modular construction, prefabrication, and automation
  • Addressing ultra-high power density and advanced thermal management
  • Maximizing efficiency with digital twins and AI-enabled operations

Retrofitting & Modernizing AI Data Centers

  • Optimizing legacy facilities for high-density AI workloads
  • Enhancing energy efficiency through cooling and power upgrades
  • Funding modernization projects and balancing CapEx/OpEx
  • Planning long-term scalability and reuse strategies
  • Automated test and certification for high-density links
  • Reducing downtime in live, AI-heavy environments
  • Ensuring compliance for liquid-cooled, high-power racks
  • Using digital twins and analytics for proactive fault detection

Construction Speed, Modular & Prefab AI Design

  • Phased GPU hall expansion and rapid deployment
  • Managing labor shortages and contractor capacity
  • Scaling sustainable construction across AI campuses
  • Using temporary power and prefab strategies
  • Repeatable modular strategies for rapid deployment
  • Prefab electrical and mechanical AI room modules
  • Optimizing airflow and CRAC deployment
  • Increasing cost and resource efficiency
  • Phased power delivery and bridge solutions
  • Substation design for GPU-driven growth

Cabling, Connectivity & Network Architecture

  • Cabling architecture for AI and HPC data centers
  • High-density fiber systems and optical infrastructure planning
  • Connectivity design, installation, testing, and commissioning at scale
  • Retrofit vs new-build cabling strategies
  • Fiber and copper strategies for AI fabrics
  • Managing cable density and airflow in high-rack halls
  • Hybrid air/liquid integration
  • Designing for scalability, redundancy, low latency, and maintainability
  • Preparing for 400G, 800G, and future networking
  • Optimizing cable routing for cooling efficiency

Power Infrastructure Optimization & Energy Management

  • Scalable, modular power distribution design
  • Intelligent monitoring and load management
  • Engineering electrical systems for phased expansion
  • Aligning power with sustainability and monetization models
  • Optimizing AI workloads for peak power and operational costs
  • Planning grid upgrades for GPU hall growth
  • Leveraging AI scheduling and load flexibility
  • Aligning hyperscaler/co-location strategies and investment models
  • Pricing AI-ready facilities based on density, power, and reliability

Mega-Scale AI Campuses, Investment & Business Models

  • Evaluating financial viability of large AI campuses
  • Planning temporary power and phased deployment strategies
  • Aligning AI capacity with hyperscaler partnerships
  • Addressing infrastructure costs and grid constraints
  • GPU roadmap evolution and rack power density escalation
  • Assessing AI model scaling impacts on facility design
  • Identifying gaps between compute growth and infrastructure readiness
  • Hyperscaler expectations for AI-ready facilities
  • Investment strategies for AI-ready data centers

Intelligent Storage & Next-Gen Compute Workloads

  • AI-driven insights for reliability and longevity
  • Balancing storage loads dynamically
  • Scaling resources with workload demand
  • Minimizing energy consumption while ensuring performance
  • Performance and infrastructure readiness for AI compute
  • Future-proofing for AI compute accelerators
Direct Benefits

Direct Benefits

Don't miss this opportunity to gain cutting-edge knowledge and connect with industry innovators.

Build Valuable Connections

Network with industry leaders, operators, GPU ecosystem providers, and engineering experts in AI-ready data center infrastructure.

Stay Ahead Of Industry Trends

Gain deep technical and strategic insights on AI-driven transformation of global data center infrastructure and emerging standards.

Interactive Learning With Experts

Engage in panel discussions and explore practical approaches for developing scalable, resilient, and future-ready AI facilities.

Exclusive Networking Opportunities

Pre-arranged 1-to-1 meetings, drinks reception, and facilitated peer-to-peer networking sessions with C-level executives and industry pioneers.

Networking Opportunities

Networking
Opportunities

Here's how we're enhancing your networking experience:

Mobile App for Delegate Connections

Up to 6 Hours of Networking Breaks Among Delegates

Drinks Reception for Delegate Networking

Facilitated Peer-to-Peer Delegate Networking

Post-Event Communication for Continued Connections

PREVIOUS EVENTS

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Previous Data Centre Attendees

Previous Data Centre Attendees

AWS
Microsoft
Amazon
Alibaba Cloud
Oracle
Equinix
CyrusOne
Vantage Data Centers
DataBank
EdgeConnex
Switch Datacenters
NTT Global Data Center
Iron Mountain Data Centers
Global Switch
Telehouse
AWS
Microsoft
Amazon
Alibaba Cloud
Oracle
Equinix
CyrusOne
Vantage Data Centers
DataBank
EdgeConnex
Switch Datacenters
NTT Global Data Center
Iron Mountain Data Centers
Global Switch
Telehouse
QTS Data Centers
Aligned Data Centers
Coreweave
Crusoe
Northern Data Group
DC BLOX
T mobile
Dropbox
Salesforce
Digital Realty
Green Mountain
Data4 Group
EXA Infrastructure
Prime Data Centers
QTS Data Centers
Aligned Data Centers
Coreweave
Crusoe
Northern Data Group
DC BLOX
T mobile
Dropbox
Salesforce
Digital Realty
Green Mountain
Data4 Group
EXA Infrastructure
Prime Data Centers
Cumulus Data
Skybox Datacenters
Sentinal Data Centers
Centresquare
Nautilus Data Technologies
EdgeCore
CleanArc Data Centers
Echelon Data Centres
DC Alliance
Form8tion Data Centers
Centre Alliance
Kontena BV
Ficolo Oy
nLighten
Cumulus Data
Skybox Datacenters
Sentinal Data Centers
Centresquare
Nautilus Data Technologies
EdgeCore
CleanArc Data Centers
Echelon Data Centres
DC Alliance
Form8tion Data Centers
Centre Alliance
Kontena BV
Ficolo Oy
nLighten
GreenScale Data Centers
DCI Data Centers
CBRE
ESR
CtrlS Datacenters
AtlasEdge Data Centres
AQ Compute
GDSG
Serverfarm
123NET
Chirisa Technology Park
START Campus
Impleon
T5 Data Centers
GreenScale Data Centers
DCI Data Centers
CBRE
ESR
CtrlS Datacenters
AtlasEdge Data Centres
AQ Compute
GDSG
Serverfarm
123NET
Chirisa Technology Park
START Campus
Impleon
T5 Data Centers
NetApp
Evoque-Cyxtera
Uptime Institute
Legrand
Sandbrook Capital
Hitachi High Tech
Compass Data Centers
IIR Energy
Industrial Info Resources
Pacifico Energy
JLL
Hochtief
Stream Data Centers
Mansfield Energy
NetApp
Evoque-Cyxtera
Uptime Institute
Legrand
Sandbrook Capital
Hitachi High Tech
Compass Data Centers
IIR Energy
Industrial Info Resources
Pacifico Energy
JLL
Hochtief
Stream Data Centers
Mansfield Energy
Why Partner With Future Bridge

Why Partner With Future Bridge

Connect with the US and Canadian industry leaders driving the future of manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure development.

Direct C-Suite Access

Connect with senior executives, plant managers, and key decision-makers driving major industrial projects and technological advancement across the United States and Canada.

Curated Networking

No massive crowds or generic leads. Our intimate format ensures meaningful conversations with pre-qualified attendees who match your exact target profile and project needs.

Market Leadership Position

Position your brand alongside industry giants in an exclusive environment where you're not lost among hundreds of vendors competing for fleeting attention.

Premium Experience

Our focused format guarantees every partner receives dedicated attention, prime visibility, and comprehensive support to maximize your return on investment.

Technology Showcase

Present your innovations to an audience actively seeking cutting-edge solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, industrial facilities, and large-scale infrastructure projects.

Thought Leadership Platform

Align your organization with the visionaries and changemakers shaping the future of American and Canadian industrial growth, manufacturing excellence, and infrastructure development.

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Delegate / End-User

Applicable for:
Data centers owners/users
Standard Price
2 250 USD
Discounted price until March 19th, 2026
90 USD
  • 2-Day Conference Pass
  • Documentation Package
  • Panel Discussions
  • Refreshment Breaks And Lunches
  • Drinks Reception
  • Face To Face Networking
  • Digital Certificate Of Attendance

Delegate / Solution Provider

Applicable for:
DC Energy Solutions, Sustainability, Energy Management, Energy Suppliers, Cooling systems, Facility management, ESG
Standard Price
2 750 USD
Discounted price until March 19th, 2026
1 750 USD
  • 2-Day Conference Pass
  • Documentation Package
  • Panel Discussions
  • Refreshment Breaks And Lunches
  • Drinks Reception
  • Face To Face Networking
  • Digital Certificate Of Attendance

Exhibition Partner

Standard Price
9 000 USD
Discounted price until March 19th, 2026
5 000 USD
  • Exhibition stand
  • 2 delegate passes
  • Logo and company text in all conference materials
  • Conference documentation package
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