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
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
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
Synopsis
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12:10 pm Preparing for the Nuclear Future: Navigating Advanced Nuclear Regulatory Hurdles & Site Readiness to Enable Long-Term Energy Resilience
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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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12:10 pm Panel: Choosing the Right Delivery Models & Contract Structures for More Effective Collaboration & Risk Management
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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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12:10 pm Case Study: Advancing Jobsite Safety Programs to Foster a Culture of Care, Accountability & Operational Excellence
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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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2:40 pm Audience Roundtable: Exploring Land Positioning, Permitting & Entitlement to De-Risk Acquisition, Construction & Operations
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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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2:40 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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2:40 pm Overcoming Onsite Changes: How to Adjust Schedules & Maintain Project Integrity to Minimize Disruptions
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3:20 pm Afternoon Refreshments
Meet Your Speakers
Synopsis
Meet the experts who led today’s discussions and make the most of the chance to ask follow-up questions and dive deeper into key takeaways. Whether you’re looking to continue the conversation, gain further insights, or simply say thanks, this is your opportunity to engage directly with the voices shaping the agenda.
Optimizing Construction for Liquid Cooling
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!