Data Center Investing and Planning - NYC

About this event

Data Center Investing and Planning - NYC is organized by Decarb Summits, a specialized conference organizer focused on decarbonization strategies across infrastructure sectors. The event addresses the intersection of data center investment decisions and sustainability planning, reflecting the industry's $200+ billion annual capital expenditure requirements and mounting pressure to achieve net-zero emissions targets by 2030-2040. Sessions examine financing mechanisms for sustainable data center projects, including green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and ESG-focused investment criteria that now influence over 70% of institutional capital allocation decisions in the sector. The conference features case studies from major hyperscale operators like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Web Services, which collectively operate over 500 data centers globally and have committed to carbon neutrality goals. Technical sessions cover energy-efficient cooling technologies, renewable energy procurement strategies, and power usage effectiveness (PUE) optimization techniques that can reduce operational costs by 20-30%. Investment-focused panels examine REIT performance metrics, colocation market valuations, and the impact of sustainability ratings on data center asset pricing. The event includes presentations on emerging technologies such as liquid cooling systems, AI-driven energy management, and edge computing infrastructure requirements. Regulatory compliance sessions address upcoming reporting requirements under frameworks like the EU Taxonomy and SEC climate disclosure rules. Networking sessions connect institutional investors managing over $50 billion in data center assets with developers, operators, and technology providers. The conference typically attracts participants from major investment firms including Blackstone, KKR, and Digital Realty Trust, alongside representatives from leading data center operators and sustainability consulting firms.

Who should attend

Institutional investors, private equity professionals, and REIT managers focused on data center assets and infrastructure investments should attend to evaluate sustainable investment opportunities and regulatory compliance strategies. Data center developers, facility managers, and C-suite executives benefit from sessions on financing sustainable infrastructure projects and implementing decarbonization roadmaps that meet investor ESG requirements.

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