DICE - Chicago

About this event

DICE (Data Center Infrastructure Conference & Exhibition) Chicago is Bisnow's premier data center event serving the Midwest market. The conference brings together data center developers, operators, investors, and technology providers to address the rapidly growing demand for digital infrastructure in the Chicago metropolitan area. Chicago has emerged as a major data center hub due to its central geographic location, robust fiber connectivity, competitive power costs, and proximity to major financial markets. The event features panel discussions covering hyperscale development, edge computing deployment, sustainability initiatives, and power infrastructure challenges. Speaking faculty typically includes executives from major colocation providers like Digital Realty Trust, CyrusOne, and QTS Realty Trust, along with hyperscale operators such as Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud. The exhibition hall showcases cooling solutions, power systems, security technologies, and construction services specifically relevant to data center operations. Previous programming has addressed Chicago-specific topics including the city's position as a network hub connecting East and West Coast markets, available land for development in suburban markets like Elk Grove Village and Franklin Park, and the region's renewable energy initiatives. The conference also covers financing mechanisms for data center development, including sale-leaseback arrangements and build-to-suit partnerships. Bisnow's data center events typically attract 300-500 attendees and feature 30-40 exhibiting companies. The Chicago market represents over 200 megawatts of existing data center capacity with significant expansion planned across multiple suburban corridors. Networking sessions connect regional developers with national investors and technology vendors serving the Midwest data center ecosystem.

Who should attend

Data center developers, facility managers, and real estate professionals focusing on the Chicago and Midwest markets should attend to connect with regional opportunities and market intelligence. Technology vendors, engineering firms, and construction companies serving data center clients benefit from direct access to decision-makers planning new facilities and expansions.

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