Infocast - PowerUp Data Centers

About this event

Infocast's PowerUp Data Centers conference focuses on power infrastructure, energy efficiency, and grid modernization challenges facing the data center industry. The event typically features technical sessions on backup power systems, renewable energy integration, and utility partnerships for hyperscale facilities. Past programs have included presentations from major data center operators like Digital Realty, CyrusOne, and Switch discussing their power procurement strategies and sustainability initiatives. The conference addresses critical topics including battery energy storage systems (BESS), fuel cell technology, and microgrid implementations for data center campuses. Technical tracks cover power distribution architecture, cooling system optimization, and energy management software platforms. Industry vendors showcase UPS systems, generators, power monitoring equipment, and renewable energy solutions. The event attracts power engineers, facility managers, and procurement teams from colocation providers, cloud service providers, and enterprise data center operators. Sessions examine regulatory compliance issues, utility interconnection processes, and power purchase agreement (PPA) structures. Speakers typically include representatives from utilities like Austin Energy and NRG, along with equipment manufacturers such as Schneider Electric, Eaton, and Caterpillar. The conference also covers emerging technologies including liquid cooling systems, advanced power semiconductors, and AI-driven energy optimization tools. Austin's selection as the host city reflects Texas's position as a major data center hub with significant renewable energy resources and favorable utility partnerships.

Who should attend

Data center power engineers, facility managers, and energy procurement professionals from colocation providers, cloud operators, and enterprise IT organizations benefit from the technical content and vendor demonstrations. Utility representatives, power equipment manufacturers, and renewable energy developers should attend to connect with data center decision-makers planning new facilities and infrastructure upgrades.

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