7:00 am Check-In & Coffee
8:00 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Improving Local Support for Data Centers
8:10 am Utility Panel: Uncovering How Utilities & Grid Operators Are Responding to the Demand to Build Power-First Development Strategies
Synopsis
- Understanding current grid constraints to better anticipate and deal with delays
- Examining the complexities of utility interconnection processes across regions, ISOs and utility types – from co-ops to merchant generators – to navigate approvals more effectively
- Building solution-orientated relationships with utilities to ensure long-term planning and grid citizenship models support mutual growth and reliability
8:40 am Mitigating Risk for Your Medium Voltage Installations to Ensure Reliability & Continuity of Power
Synopsis
- Reducing unplanned power outages through proper selection, handling and installation of medium voltage cable accessories
- Ensuring accuracy and reliability by precisely measuring voltage and current at connection points
- Monitoring system health in real time to identify issues early and maintain continuous, safe operations
9:10 am Engaging Civic, Government & Local Business Communities Early to Build Trust & Economic Alignment in Data Center Development
Synopsis
- Establishing early-stage engagement frameworks to build transparency, trust and alignment on long-term infrastructure impacts
- Collaborating with local governments and businesses to shape favorable regulatory and zoning environments
- Quantifying economic benefits to shift public perception and build community support for data center developments, such as tax revenue forecasts and job creation data
- Integrating community needs into project planning to align data center growth with regional development goals and ensure data center projects continue to benefit the region beyond the construction phase
9:40 am Uncovering How Offsite Manufacturing Supply Base Is Evolving to Meet the Demands of Scalable, Efficient Data Center Delivery
Synopsis
- Exploring Fluor’s integrated approach to offsite manufacturing across engineering, procurement and construction to streamline project execution
- Understanding current fabrication capacity and recent supplier investments that are expanding capabilities across the OSM network
- Highlighting innovations driving forward-looking strategies to scale OSM adoption and improve delivery timelines
- Examining how strategic supplier relationships and Fluor’s investment model enable data center users to maximize value from offsite manufacturing ecosystems
10:10 am Speed Networking & Morning Refreshments
Track 1
Setting Up Projects
Setting Up Projects
Diversifying Power Sources
11:10 am Case Study: Deploying Onsite Natural Gas Generation to Bridge Utility Delays & Accelerate Energization
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11:40 am Designing Efficient & Compliant Backup Generator Exhaust Systems to Meet Short-Term & Long-Term Emission Regulations
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12:10 pm Preparing for the Nuclear Future: Navigating Advanced Nuclear Development Policy in the US to Enable Long-Term Energy Resilience
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12:30 pm Analyzing Hyperscale Fiber Conduit Infrastructure to Ensure Cable Integrity & Optimize Installation
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Track 2
Preconstruction
Preconstruction
Minimizing Risk in Partnerships
11:10 am Selecting the Right Projects for Your Business to Maximize on Opportunities While Decreasing Risk & Resource Strain
Synopsis
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11:40 am Partner Integrated Design: Utilizing Key Business Partners to Optimize Design Decisions for Cost, Schedule & Constructability
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12:10 pm Panel: Choosing the Right Delivery Models & Contract Structures for More Effective Collaboration & Risk Management
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12:30 pm Case Study: Completing Commissioning Faster with a Streamlined Approach to Load Bank Testing
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Track 3
Construction & Project Delivery
Construction & Project Delivery
Improving Workforce Satisfaction
11:10 am Panel: Developing Effective Strategies for Hiring, Training & Retaining Skilled & Qualified Talent to Meet Demands of Large-Scale Projects
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11:40 am Leveraging Digital Twin Technology to Align Safety, Speed & Efficiency
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12:10 pm Case Study: Leadership Through Humility – A New Blueprint for Improving Safety & Mental Health in the Construction Industry
Synopsis
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12:30 pm Developing Strategies to Overcome Labor Shortages in Remote Data Center Construction
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12:40 pm Lunch
Track 1
Setting Up Projects
Setting Up Projects
Securing Power & Sites for Future Growth
1:40 pm Navigating the Realities of Renewable Energy Systems to Help Meet Capacity Demands & Net-Zero Goals
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2:10 pm Track Closed
Track 2
Preconstruction
Preconstruction
Enhancing Preconstruction Accuracy & Quality
1:40 pm Case Study: Mastering Estimating in a Volatile Market to Effectively Consider Tariffs, Supply Chain Challenges & Emerging AI Costs
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2:10 pm Exploring How Construction Efficiency Starts & Ends with Accurate Labor Cost: Unlocking Productivity in Data Center Construction with AIDriven Labor Intelligence
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2:40 pm Harnessing Analytics for Smarter Preconstruction: Thinking Differently to Support Evolving Industry Trends
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Track 3
Construction & Project Delivery
Construction & Project Delivery
Increasing Jobsite Efficiency
1:40 pm Panel: Addressing Differences in Data Center Build Standards Across Different Regions & Major Clients to Increase Standardization in Construction Operations
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2:10 pm From Risk to Readiness: Managing Complexity at Scale in Data Center Builds
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2:40 pm Overcoming Onsite Changes: How to Adjust Schedules & Maintain Project Integrity to Minimize Disruptions
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3:10 pm Afternoon Refreshments
Optimizing Construction for Liquid Cooling
3:50 pm Rethinking Data Center Construction: Are We Truly Building for the Future?
Synopsis
- Exploring why early collaboration among owners, engineers, contractors and suppliers reduces delays, improves design accuracy and aligns expectations
- Examining how a holistic approach to the project lifecycle prevents missteps and keeps delivery on track
- Understanding how innovation, R&D, and sustainability shape project success while balancing performance with environmental responsibility
4:20 pm Panel: Constructing for Liquid Cooling: Aligning Design, Construction & Site Readiness to Support Next-Gen Infrastructure at Scale
Synopsis
- Aligning manufacturers, designers and contractors on final design and construction responsibilities for liquid-cooled infrastructure
- Understanding material and installation requirements unique to liquid cooling systems to ensure system reliability and longevity
- Preparing the physical space to accommodate liquid cooling components including structural supports, raised floors and overhead pathways to ensure efficient installation
4:50 pm Chair’s Closing Remarks & End of Day One
5:00 pm Drinks Reception
Synopsis
Unwind and connect with peers at our drinks reception, an opportunity to continue the day’s conversations in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re building new partnerships or catching up with familiar faces, this is the perfect place to expand your network over drink!