Conference Overview
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Data Center World is the world's largest and longest-running data center conference and expo. It brings together the entire data center ecosystem, from operators, builders, and designers to energy providers, investors, and policy and community leaders. Data Center World is dedicated to helping the data center industry identify and solve its toughest issues. We're seeking speakers to propose and lead experience-based, expert-led, vendor-neutral conference sessions that help attendees solve immediate problems and anticipate future challenges.
What We're Prioritizing this Year
- Real-world case studies and success stories on critical, day-to-day data center operational issues.
- Sessions on AI-driven workload and infrastructure challenges, from hyperscale, neocloud, colo, and enterprise data center experts.
- Sessions exploring the operational and strategic challenges around data center power and cooling, including sustainability metrics and goals.
- Insight into data center design and construction innovations, including overcoming supply chain strains.
- Discussions across the range of public policy issues and community engagement needs facing the industry, from diverse perspectives.
- Creative ideas on topics we haven't thought of here, that don't fit a neat category, but your peers need to know.
2027 Conference Tracks
The Definitive Data Center Event
Data Center World connects you with the complete ecosystem of industry professionals—from facility operators managing complex environments to innovative solution providers driving technological advancement, alongside key players from energy, construction, government, investment, and analyst communities. Through AFCOM's global membership network, you can access strategic networking opportunities and expert solutions to your most pressing operational challenges.
Data Center World transcends the traditional conference experience. It's your gateway to engaging with 400+ industry-leading vendors, participating in interactive workshops, and collaborating with forward-thinking professionals actively defining the data center industry's trajectory. Your attendance represents a dual investment—advancing your professional development while equipping your organization with actionable intelligence to enhance your infrastructure strategy.
The data center industry operates at breakneck speed, with operational pressures demanding implementation of new concepts and technologies within 30-60 days rather than the traditional 12–24-month cycles of previous years. This accelerated timeline makes staying current more critical than ever. Join the premier industry event that delivers comprehensive coverage of every data center market development that impacts your success.
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Who Will You Meet at Data Center World?
Whether you're just starting your data center journey or you're a seasoned industry veteran, Data Center World is designed with you in mind. We understand that every professional, regardless of their experience level, is looking for practical insights on how proven processes and cutting-edge industry tools can bridge the gap between IT objectives and business success.
Join Our Global Community
You'll be among fellow professionals who share your passion for building, operating, and maintaining the critical systems that keep our digital world running. Our community represents every facet of the data center ecosystem, from security protocols to processing infrastructure, from innovative design concepts to day-to-day facilities management.
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You're in Great Company
Our diverse attendee base has welcomed professionals just like you, including:
- Data Center Facility Manager
- Critical Cooling and Power Manager
- Cloud Architect
- Data Center Planning and Capacity Lead
- Technical Architect
- Data Center Operations Specialist
- Director of Construction
- Director of Facilities Operations
- IT Facilities Engineer
- System/Network Administrator
- Manager of Security Operations
- Energy Efficiency Engineer
- IT Operations Manager
- Economic Development Officer
- VP of Leasing and Operations
- IT Infrastructure Manager
Building on the success of our flagship U.S. conference, the Data Center World portfolio will now expand into Asia, Australia, Brazil, and Europe, creating a global platform to showcase the next generation of data center innovation, education, and collaboration.
The expanded lineup reflects the accelerating worldwide demand for digital infrastructure, driven by AI adoption, cloud growth, sustainability initiatives, and surging data consumption. Each regional event will deliver Data Center World’s signature combination of expert-led education, strategic insights and access to best-in-class technology providers throughout the world.