Advancing Data Center Construction Texas 2026
About this event
Texas's only event dedicated exclusively to Texas-focused data center design and construction. Brings together hyperscalers, colocators, contractors, and design leaders on AI-ready mega-campus delivery under ERCOT and extreme-heat constraints.
Session topics & tracks
ERCOT grid capacity and power procurement; workforce in extreme heat; permitting and regulatory pressure; supply chain; AI-ready infrastructure design and construction efficiency. 1 pre-conference workshop day + 3 panel days.
Speakers
Scott Meier (Director of Construction, Vantage Data Centers); Hani I Noshi (Principal Program Manager, Microsoft); Matthew Haight (Mechanical SME, CleanArc Data Centers); Joshua Shelton (President, Enterprise Electrical); Brittany Taylor (VP Future Workforce Strategy & Innovation, CBRE). 30+ expert speakers confirmed.
Sponsors & partners
Hosting Partner: CharterUp. Expertise Partners: Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, SIKA USA, Stratus. Exhibition Partners: American Infrastructure and Metal Works, Apic Solutions, AutoLOTO, Blueground.
Who should attend
250+ attendees. Hyperscalers, DC owners, ENR400 firms, colocators, GCs, trade contractors, infrastructure leaders in Texas markets.