Phoenix has quietly become one of the most important data center markets in the US, with major campus developments in Mesa, Goodyear, and the West Valley. The event landscape is catching up to the construction activity.
The DICE Southwest events in Scottsdale and Phoenix are the primary networking vehicle for the Arizona data center community. These single-day events attract the local development teams from companies building major campuses in the region, along with GCs and subcontractors pursuing that work.
The 7x24 Exchange Southwest chapter covers Arizona along with Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. Chapter meetings rotate between cities but Phoenix is a frequent host given the concentration of data center activity.
DTECH Data Centers and AI in Scottsdale is a focused event at the intersection of AI infrastructure and data center design, which is directly relevant to the high-density deployments planned for the Arizona market.
Phoenix-specific market dynamics that make local events valuable: the water and power constraints that differentiate Arizona development from other markets. Events that address water-efficient cooling, solar integration, and APS or SRP utility relationships are particularly relevant.
For companies entering the Arizona market, attending 2-3 local events in a year is the fastest way to identify the active players, understand the regulatory landscape, and build the utility and municipal relationships that determine project timelines.