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7th Data Center Design, Engineering & Construction Summit - Ashburn

October 14-15, 2026
Ashburn, VA
Organized by Future Bridge
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About this event

The 7th Data Center Design, Engineering & Construction Summit in Ashburn targets the heart of Data Center Alley, the world's largest concentration of data centers. Future Bridge organizes this technical summit specifically for data center professionals involved in design, construction, and engineering phases of hyperscale and colocation facilities. The event focuses on Northern Virginia's data center ecosystem, which houses over 70% of global internet traffic and includes major AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud regions. Technical sessions cover modular construction techniques, prefabricated electrical systems, and advanced cooling technologies including liquid cooling and immersion systems. The summit addresses specific challenges of building in Loudoun County and surrounding areas, including power grid constraints, zoning requirements, and construction timeline optimization. Engineering tracks examine high-density rack configurations, power distribution architectures, and sustainability metrics required by major cloud providers. Construction-focused sessions cover fast-track delivery methods, supply chain optimization, and quality control processes for mission-critical infrastructure. The event attracts MEP engineers, construction managers, and facility designers working on projects ranging from 10MW edge facilities to 100MW+ hyperscale campuses. Networking sessions facilitate connections between general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and technology vendors serving the Northern Virginia market. Future Bridge structures the agenda around practical case studies from recently completed data center projects in the Ashburn area, providing attendees with actionable insights for their current developments.

Who should attend

MEP engineers, construction project managers, and facility design professionals working on data center projects in the Mid-Atlantic region should attend. General contractors specializing in mission-critical construction and technology vendors serving the Northern Virginia data center market will find targeted networking opportunities.

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Event details

Attendance

~150

Exhibition Hall

Yes

Speaking Slots

Yes

Sponsorship

Available