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March 12, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia | Maryland
Why Attend the Energy Efficient Data Center Forum?
The global demand for data is growing at an exponential rate, driven by digital transformation, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (Ai), and the proliferation of Internet of Things (Iot) connected devices. This rapid expansion of data centers presents both immense opportunities and critical challenges, particularly when it comes to energy efficiency. Data centers are among the highest consumers of energy worldwide, contributing significantly to global carbon emissions. To meet sustainability goals, reduce operational costs, maintain a stable energy grid, and comply with increasingly stringent regulations, it is imperative that businesses prioritize energy efficient data center design, operation, and management. Attending the Energy Efficient Data Center Forum provides key insights, hands-on expertise, and networking opportunities to help your organization stay ahead of this critical trend.
Key Benefits of Attending
1. Expert Led Sessions
The Forum features a lineup of distinguished industry subject matter experts, who will share their knowledge on the latest technologies, strategies, and best practices for enhancing energy efficiency in data centers. Through interactive sessions, you will gain access to cutting-edge insights into energy efficient design, cooling systems, renewable energy integration, power purchase agreements (PPA) and much more.
2. Practical Knowledge to Drive Change
The Forum is designed to provide practical solutions to real world challenges. From optimizing power consumption to reducing carbon footprints, you'll leave with actionable insights that can be directly implemented in your organization. Whether you are starting a new data center or upgrading an existing one, you will learn how to make energy efficient decisions that will have a lasting impact on both your bottom line and sustainability goals.
3. Networking Opportunities
Engage with peers, experts, and industry leaders who are also focused on improving energy efficiency in data centers. Networking opportunities will allow you to forge valuable connections with professionals who share similar challenges and objectives. Collaborative discussions and case studies will provide additional insights and help you discover new solutions to the energy challenges facing the data center industry.
4. Stay Ahead of Industry Trends
The energy efficient data center landscape is rapidly evolving, and staying informed about the latest innovations, regulations, and trends is crucial. Attend to learn about emerging technologies such as AI-driven optimization, renewable energy sources, and innovative cooling systems that are transforming how data centers consume and conserve energy.
5. Regulatory Compliance and Sustainability
Global regulations around energy usage and carbon emissions are becoming more stringent. By attending, you'll better understand compliance requirements and how you can proactively adjust your operations to meet evolving standards. This will help future-proof your business while advancing your organization’s sustainability initiatives.
Who Should Attend?
The Energy Efficient Data Center Forum is ideal for professionals from a wide range of roles, including:
• Data Center Managers and Facility Operators
Learn how to optimize energy usage, improve operational efficiency, and implement cost effective energy management solutions.
• Energy, ESCO, Utility and IT Managers
Understand how energy efficient systems can reduce the operational costs of running data centers while meeting performance requirements.
• Sustainability Officers, Governmental Decision Makers, and Environmental Managers
Gain insight into the latest green technologies and strategies that can help meet sustainability goals and reduce environmental impact.
• CIOs, CTOs, and Senior IT Executives
Explore the business case for investing in energy efficient technologies and strategies that support long-term profitability and corporate social responsibility.
• Consultants, REIT Property Managers and Energy Engineers
Discover practical solutions for designing and retrofitting energy efficient data centers, and learn how to advise clients on adopting green technologies.
• Government Agencies, Regulatory and Compliance Professionals
Stay updated on the latest regulations and compliance requirements in the energy and data center sectors.
Learning Opportunities & Objectives:
By attending the workshop, participants will:
• Understand the drivers of energy inefficiency in data centers and how to tackle them.
• Learn about innovative cooling techniques that drastically reduce energy consumption.
• Discover energy efficient design principles that can be applied to new or existing data center projects.
• Gain insights into the role of renewable energy sources in powering data centers.
• Explore energy management software and how AI can optimize energy consumption in real-time.
• Learn from case studies of leading companies who have successfully implemented energy-efficient solutions in their data centers.
• What new equipment, technologies and services in the marketplace that can help reduce your data center energy consumption and cost of energy
• How to reduce your carbon foot print.
• How to pay for new upgrades (federal, state and local contract vehicles, incentives being offered and future ones)
• FutureTech: What new data center technologies and innovations are in development to reduce energy and not affect production
Networking Opportunities
The Energy Efficient Data Center Forum is a target event which creates an ideal platform for learning, discovery and networking. You will have access to:
• Vendor Table Top Showcase: Explore the latest energy efficient technologies and solutions from leading vendors and service providers. The Forum is crafted to allow for a limited number of table top displays. Solution Provider - See Vendor page for table top & sponsorship opportunities.
• Q&A Sessions: Directly engage with experts during Q&A sessions, gaining personalized advice.
• One-on-One Networking: Meet with other professionals to exchange ideas and explore collaborative opportunities.
• Networking Events: Be a part of various networking events to develop new connections and bolster existing ones.
The BIG Need for Energy Efficiency in Data Centers
Data centers are the backbone of the digital economy, supporting everything from cloud services and e-commerce to healthcare and banking. However, their growth has come at a significant environmental cost. Data centers globally consume vast amounts of electricity, much of which is still sourced from fossil fuels, making them a major contributor to carbon emissions. The energy consumption of data centers is expected to continue growing, driven by the increasing demand for cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data. This growth is creating both challenges and opportunities for companies looking to reduce their environmental impact and energy costs. With energy prices rising and pressure mounting from governments, investors, and customers for more sustainable operations, now is the time to prioritize energy efficiency in your data center operations. Improving energy efficiency in data centers offers a dual benefit: not only can it lower operational costs, but it also positions your organization as a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, which is becoming an increasingly important factor in today’s competitive business environment.
Make Your Presence Count:
The Energy Efficient Data Center Forum is more than just a learning experience—it's an opportunity to transform your data center operations, drive sustainability efforts, and future-proof your business. By attending, you will gain valuable insights into how to reduce energy consumption, cut costs, comply with emerging regulations, and ultimately contribute to a greener, more efficient digital world. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts, connect with like-minded professionals, and advance your organization's energy efficiency goals.
Sign up for the workshop today!
PRELIMINARY AGENDA:
8:00am - 8:45am Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:45am - 10:30am Workshop speakers
10:30am - 11:00am BREAK | Vendor visit
11:00am - 12:30pm Workshop speakers
12:30pm - 1:30pm LUNCH | Vendor visit
1:30pm - 2:30pm Workshop Speakers
2:30pm - 3:00pm BREAK | Vendor visit
3:00pm - 4:30pm Workshop Speakers
4:30pm - 6:00pm NETWORKING RECEPTION
HOTEL REGISTRATION:
DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia - 5485 Twin Knolls Rd, Columbia, MD 21045 |(410) 997-1060
Rooms have been reserved for Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12, 2025. You can reserve your hotel room by calling this number 1-800-Hiltons. Rooms will be held until February 18, 2025.
For additional details or questions on the program, contact Steve Ganzer, Steve@ganzerassociates.com | Phone: (301) 502-8978
For assistance or questions on registration, contact patty@pbjmediaholdings.com