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DATA CENTER INVESTMENT CONFERENCE & EXPO (DICE): MIDWEST
Exploring Data Center Trends, Opportunities and Developments in Illinois, Ohio and the Greater Midwest
To be Held in Chicago
Event Ended On: Thursday September 19 2024
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Speakers and Panels
The State of the Midwest Data Center Market:
Trends, Opportunities and Challenges in Chicago and Surrounding Midwest Markets
Site Selection, Permitting and Fiber Build-Outs:
Navigating the Early Phases of Development and Where to Build Next
High Densities and Cooler Facilities:
Enabling High Performance Compute Through Effective Rack Management and Cooling
Raymond Parpart
John Boggs
Top Ten Data Center Legal Issues for Leases and MSA's That You Should Know About
Data Center Financing and Capital Markets:
How Cost Of Capital and Industry Demand Is Changing The Game
Water Sustainability and Data Centers
How Are Developers Bringing Projects Online With Total Cost of Ownership and Speed To Market In Mind?
Matthew Kaleta
Brian Medina
Jonathan Mesik
Designing For and With AI in Mind:
How AI is Transforming the Data Center Space
Power Management and Alternative Energy Sources:
The Evolution of Backup Solutions and How to Power Your Data Center
Steve Holland
Jim Roche
WHAT WILL BE COVERED AT THIS DATA CENTER EVENT
What You'll Learn:
- Chicago is the third largest city and one of the seven 'Tier 1' data center markets across the US - how does it compare to other primary markets?
- The city is showing no signs of slowing down - the region double absorption from 2022 to 2023. How much demand can we expect in 2024?
- Learn about the optimal design principles, engineering strategies and infrastructure considerations to ensure efficient and reliable data center cooling in new high density environments.
- Explore strategies and best practices around power management and storage being applied today, and what is feasible to be deployed at scale.
- Gain insights into the factors influencing data center site selection, including power availability, connectivity, regulatory considerations and tax incentives.
- Learn about which submarkets outside of Elk Grove and Hoffman Estates are becoming data center hubs and attracting development.
- With interest rates still high, how are investors and developers leveraging capital in today's environment?
- Hear from top project managers about development and building at speed to accommodate unprecedented capacity and how to mitigate risk in the process.
How You'll Do More Business From Attending This Event: Learn how top players are navigating the region's density, power and land challenges, which deals are coming to the market and how industry titans are driving new trends to shape the industry. Hear from the industry's most influential people, connect with decision-makers and expand your network with the right people.
Relevant Data Center News & Developments:
- Developer buys offices near O'Hare, will tear them down for data centers
- AI-driven power demand is set to jump 900% in Chicago Area
- CyrusOne plans campus with two data centers and three towers near Chicago
- Chicago data-center market challenged by power and land availability constraints
Who You’ll Meet During Networking: Providers, investors, contractors, lawyers, consultants, brokers, end users, CEOs, vice presidents of construction, engineers, heads of facilities, directors of operations and city officials.
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For questions, group ticket rates or interest in becoming a speaker or sponsor, please email our DICE Global Director, Adam Knobloch, adam.knobloch@bisnow.com
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Venue
Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago
2815 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523
Ballroom: Prairie Ballroom /Prairie Foyer
Parking Information:
No charge self parking
Agenda
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7:30 AM 8:25 AM |
Registration, Breakfast and Networking
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8:25 AM 8:30 AM |
Opening Remarks: Welcome to DICE Midwest 2024
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8:30 AM 9:10 AM |
The State of the Midwest Data Center Market: Trends, Opportunities and Challenges in Chicago and Surrounding Midwest Markets
Chicago is seeing unprecedented data center demand, with total absorption in 2023 doubling 2022 and continuing to see strong absorption in 2024. Vacancy rates continue to fall due to large hyperscale deals in the market. What are the trends to date for 2024, and how will this year compare to the prior? Where are we seeing constraints and which submarkets have the opportunity to support more development?
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9:10 AM 9:50 AM |
High Densities and Cooler Facilities: Enabling High Performance Compute Through Effective Rack Management and Cooling
Power rack densities are on their way up and creating a new definition of ‘average frequency.’ With that, what requirements will be needed to support these new architectures and AI apps with higher power? How are operators looking at air cooling to liquid immersion and everything in between?
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9:50 AM 10:05 AM |
Top Ten Data Center Legal Issues for Leases and MSA's That You Should Know About
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10:05 AM 10:30 AM |
Coffee Break
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10:30 AM 11:10 AM |
Site Selection, Permitting and Fiber Build-Outs: Navigating the Early Phases of Development and Where to Build Next
With demand for data centers expected to continue growing, site selection and permitting is increasingly top-of-mind for developers, and the way deals are getting done is not the same as it used to be. How are the discussions with developers and city officials changing given industry growth? How is the permitting process and lease negotiations changing?
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11:10 AM 11:50 AM |
Data Center Financing and Capital Markets: How Cost Of Capital and Industry Demand Is Changing The Game
As the industry continues to experience record demand and the declining cost of capital, 2024 will look different than the past years. What can we expect to see on the financing, investment and deal-making side in the short-term future? How are investors looking to assess the industry compared to other asset classes?
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11:50 AM 12:05 PM |
Water Sustainability and Data Centers
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12:05 PM 1:15 PM |
Networking Lunch
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1:15 PM 1:55 PM |
How Are Developers Bringing Projects Online With Total Cost of Ownership and Speed To Market In Mind?
With developers trying to keep up with demand, while also trying to circumnavigate land constraints, supply chain delays and sustainability practices, the build phase is looking different than it used to pre-pandemic. How are aspects of design, engineering and construction changing in the Southeast? How are load capacities changing the final product?
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1:55 PM 2:10 PM |
Coffee Break
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2:10 PM 2:50 PM |
Designing For and With AI in Mind: How AI is Transforming the Data Center Space
With AI being all the hype, yet still in the early phases of adoption, how are data center operators and engineers looking at integrating the right technologies and infrastructure from the rack level up to the entire facility? How will it all connect together?
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2:50 PM 3:30 PM |
Power Management and Alternative Energy Sources: The Evolution of Backup Solutions and How to Power Your Data Center
Power is one the main challenges experienced in the industry today. With unprecedented growth, developers, utilities and service providers are looking for new ways to power data centers and the apps that run in them. What are the main solutions that are being tested and applied today? Which combination is working well given today’s standard and customer demands, and what alternatives energy sources are being deployed at scale?
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3:30 PM 4:30 PM |
Post-Event Cocktail Reception & Networking presented by PARADIGM Structural Engineers!!
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