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Speakers and Panels

State of the Southeast: Trends, Growth, and the Evolving Data Center Landscape

Jeff Uphues

CEO, DC BLOX

Doug Recker

Founder & President, Dous Edge AI

Mitchell Fonseca

Chief Operating Officer, Edged

Jeff Moerdler

Jeff Moerdler is chair of the Haynes Boone Data Center and Digital Infrastructure Practice and a real estate partner in the New York office. He has more than 40 years’ experience in general commercial real estate law. Jeff’s real estate practice includes acquisitions, sales, development, leasing, and borrower’s side financing. Jeff also has a particular focus on real estate challenges facing communications, technology and energy companies, and represents property owners and telecom companies in telecom real estate matters, particularly in data center development, acquisitions, sales, leases, colocation agreements and service level agreements. His clients include both large national companies and smaller, local clients, and includes representation of landlords and tenants in all types of leases; counseling owners and developers in the acquisition, sale, joint venture, development, and renovation of property as well as sale-leaseback transactions; advising lenders and borrowers in commercial loans; and the representation of all parties in real estate litigation. He is actively involved in settling real estate, partnership, and inter-family disputes. He also represents many not-for-profit entities and is active in health care, senior living, and educational real estate. During the past 35 years, Jeff has developed considerable experience in the intersection of real estate with communications, technology, and energy issues. He has extensive experience representing landlords, tenants, developers, and communications service providers in the leasing, purchase, sale, and financing of data centers, colocation facilities, radio and television broadcast antennas, distributed and in-building wireless systems, rooftop antennas, and fiber-optic transactions as well as the wiring of buildings for broadband communications access. Jeff has also negotiated thousands of data center leases, master services agreements, colocation agreements and service level agreements, rooftop and cellular antenna leases, inside wiring agreements, and antenna tower leases throughout the country – covering over 500 million square feet. He has also devoted a considerable portion of his practice to power and energy issues related to real estate and other technology matters, including large solar and wind installations, battery storage facilities, and bulk power purchases. Jeff is a frequent speaker on real estate, data center, and telecom topics around the country. He is Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers and on the faculty of the Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute. He regularly speaks as a panelist at data center, digital infrastructure and real estate conference around the United States. In addition, he is regularly quoted in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Bisnow, Commercial Property News, Real Estate Weekly, and other publications. He co-authored the first treatise chapter on telecom real law for Powell on Real Property in 1999. Jeff has previously served in numerous governmental positions, including as a Commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, a member of the New York State Banking Board, a member of the New York State Financial Control Board, a member of the Departmental Disciplinary Committee of the Appellate Division of the First Department of the New York State Supreme Court, Assistant to the First Deputy Mayor of the City of New York, and assistant to the Deputy Borough President of the Borough of Manhattan. From 1981 to 1982, Jeff served as a law clerk to the Honorable Charles L. Brieant, US District Judge, and later Chief Judge, for the Southern District of New York. Jeff is also an emergency medical technician on his local volunteer ambulance and President of his local chapter, as well as having served for 8 years on the Board of Trustees of the umbrella organization which is the largest volunteer ambulance service in the United States.

Haynes and Boone

Partner & Chair, Data Center & Digital Infrastructure

Jeff Moerdler

Partner & Chair, Data Center & Digital Infrastructure, Haynes and Boone

Opening New Doors: Smart Site Selection and Project Planning

Robbie Sovie

EVP, Construction & Development, T5 Data Centers

Andre Patrick

Sr. Principal, Data Center Engineering Services, Introba

Moderator

Lacy Ward

Senior Counsel, Energy Services, Stewart Title

Steven Shparber

Member, Mintz

The Southeast Power Landscape: Regional Energy Dynamics and Opportunities

Cisha Adams

Director, Utility Engagement, QTS Data Centers

Peter Schempp

Director of Engineering, Chateau Energy Solutions

Delvina Uka

Chief Development Officer, Hydria

Mark Moody

Product Development Specialist, Hubbell Incorporated

Moderator

Michael Collins

Manager, North America, INNIO Jenbacher

Raising the Bar: Optimizing Design, Engineering, and Construction Models

David McCall

Brand Evangelist, QTS Data Centers

Charles Casey

Account Executive, Johnson Controls

Operations 360: People, Process, Platform for the Modern Facility

Marcus Hassen

VP, Mission Critical Operations & Group Manager, Truist

Jim Marsh

Key Accounts Manager, Data Center Technologies, Munters Corporation

Innovating the Build: Technology Transforming Data Center Construction

Cosme Garcia

Data Center Design Lead, Google

Jennifer Toeppner

Data Center Lead, Sales & Business Development, Metromont

Designing for Tomorrow: Greenfield and Brownfield as Dual Levers for Growth

Parker Brunelle

VP, Tidal Time Solutions

From Blueprint to Build: Best Practices for Physical Security Throughout Development

Liz Lasko

Business Development Specialist, Ameristar

The Broad Response: Holistic Approaches to Mitigating Risk

Osvaldo (Oz) Morales

Oz Morales is currently the Chief Officer of Infrastructure at Denvr Dataworks, an AI centric cloud provider. Prior, he was SVP for Infrastructure and Innovation at Digital Realty Trust, the worlds largest colocation provider. He was responsible for Innovation, Infrastructure Development, Cost, New Technologies, and Operations Development. Oz spent 5 years as the CTO/VP for COI at Microsoft. He was responsible for Operations, Engineering, Software tools, Supply Chain, Colocation acquisition, and technical direction for the CO+I team at Microsoft, Oz spent most of his time developing methodology and focus on AI compute, structured cabling plants and Networking. He was the former Vice President for Data Center Global Services for Amazon Web Services, responsible for maintaining all the Amazon.com/AWS data centers around the world, he was with AWS/Amazon for 17 years. He worked at MSFT for 5 years and started his career in MSFT as a Partner Engineer in DCX. Oz has continued to apply new innovations and proven technology to deploy into the data center space and has developed many innovative project patents for efficiency and cost savings. His patent awards are in the hundreds and range from developing strategies for low-cost distribution of electrical power for data centers to methods of airflow control and he currently has several other patents pending. Prior to coming to MSFT, Oz worked as a manager at Enbridge Technology Inc., an oil and pipeline gas industry worldwide based in Canada. Oz led the SCADA team to automate control and loss prevention of all the company’s hydro-carbon pipeline system (domestic and International). Oz graduated from University of Alberta with a BSc Eng. in Mechanical Engineering and obtained his MSc in Electrical Engineering from University of Delaware. Besides building data centers, Oz has a passion for cars and motorcycles. In his spare time, Oz enjoys playing hockey, spending time with his daughter and reading books by his favorite authors Edgar Allan Poe and Pablo Neruda. He currently has a blog at www.ozmorales.com where he reviews many of the topics and challenges experienced by the industry.

Denvr Dataworks

Chief Officer, Infrastructure

Osvaldo (Oz) Morales

Chief Officer, Infrastructure, Denvr Dataworks

Opening Remarks

Jake Ring

President, PDM - Power and Data Management

Why You Can't Miss this Data Center Conference

What You'll Learn:

How Southeast data center growth, investment patterns, and public/private collaboration are redefining the region’s digital infrastructure landscape.
What project planning and site selection approaches are enabling successful new market entries, from power and land evaluation to managing community partnerships and incentives.
The most effective risk mitigation strategies for threats ranging from climate volatility and cyber risks to regulatory and insurance shifts.
How modular builds, rapid deployment, and next-generation construction methods are transforming project timelines and delivery capacity across fast-moving markets.
How deal and capital structures are evolving amid rising costs and changing macroeconomic conditions, including new routes to financing and asset value creation.
What practical AI, automation, and data intelligence solutions are moving from experiment to scaled deployment, and how they’re changing the data center’s role and future readiness.
How leading operators are balancing advanced technology, streamlined processes, and workforce strategy to create resilient, high-performing data center facilities.
Which innovations in integrated design, engineering methods, digital modeling, and partnership strategy are setting new standards for project success and sustainability?

How You’ll Do More Business From Attending This Conference:

Gain actionable strategies for delivering projects faster—from smart site selection and pipeline planning to resilient build and handover processes.
Understand how to futureproof risk management, capitalize on new financial innovations, and create lasting value for end-users and investors.
See which emerging tech is truly moving the needle in the Southeast—and how to implement it for practical ROI.
Build powerful relationships that connect you to deal flow, best practices, and a curated network of forward-thinking industry leaders.
Leave with connections, insights, and concrete next steps to fuel your role in the Southeast’s booming digital infrastructure market.

Who You’ll Network With:

Developers, Owners & Operators — visionaries, engineers, and planners navigating project hurdles and delivering the next wave of capacity.
Construction & Design Professionals — architects, GCs, modular specialists, and engineering experts raising the bar for speed and scalability.
Utility & Infrastructure Partners — grid strategists, energy service providers, and power procurement leaders enabling reliable growth.
Investors & Financial Partners — infrastructure lenders, private capital leaders, and sustainability-minded investors fueling deployment.
Technology & Solution Providers — innovators in advanced cooling, density optimization, and automation supporting ever-rising workloads.
Policy & Regulatory Experts — influential voices guiding permitting processes, community relations, and regulatory adaptation.

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Why You Should Attend:

DICE Southeast is the essential summit for anyone invested in the region’s next chapter of digital infrastructure. With an agenda tailored to pressing market challenges and future opportunities—from transformational AI and capital deployment to operational best practices—this conference will spark fresh ideas, real deals, and partnerships to drive your next wave of success. Whether you’re breaking ground, entering the market, or redefining operations, join us to benchmark your strategies, meet influential peers, and seize opportunity in the heart of the data center industry’s hottest U.S. growth region.

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Venue

Atlanta Marriott Marquis
295 Peachtree Center Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303

Ballroom/Floor: Imperial Ballroom/ Marquis Level - Take the main escalators from the lobby down one level.

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Agenda

Time	Activity
7:30 AM 8:20 AM	Coffee, Networking & Breakfast
8:20 AM 8:30 AM	Opening Remarks: Welcome to DICE Southeast 2026!
8:30 AM 9:10 AM	State of the Southeast: Trends, Growth, and the Evolving Data Center Landscape The Southeast is at the center of a transformative surge in digital infrastructure demand, driving historic growth in capacity, investment, and new market entrants. Key players are scaling up site development, expanding partnerships, and prioritizing regional workforce initiatives in response to these dynamic shifts. With intensifying competition, regulatory evolution, and new technologies redefining what’s possible, the data center ecosystem faces both unprecedented opportunity and complex challenges. What fundamental trends will shape the region’s next decade, and how can stakeholders position themselves at the forefront of this evolution?
9:10 AM 9:50 AM	Opening New Doors: Smart Site Selection and Project Planning With new market entries and expansion at an all-time high, smart site selection and comprehensive project planning are more important—and more complex—than ever before. Developers and operators are leveraging geographic data, community relations, and multi-stakeholder partnerships to streamline approvals and unlock long-term value. Rapid changes in power availability, local incentives, and community sentiment are further shifting the calculus for early-stage decision-making. What new approaches and criteria will separate successful project launches from stalled developments in this fast-paced environment?
9:50 AM 10:10 AM	Networking Break
10:10 AM 10:50 AM	The Broad Response: Holistic Approaches to Mitigating Risk Evolving threats, from extreme weather to supply chain volatility and cyber risk, demand holistic, integrated risk strategies across the data center lifecycle. Leaders are fortifying resilience by implementing robust operational protocols, diversified supply networks, and comprehensive cybersecurity measures. Meanwhile, the convergence of regulatory scrutiny, insurance challenges, and global instability continues to put operators and investors on alert. How can the industry move beyond siloed risk management to future-proof operations while capturing new opportunities?
10:50 AM 11:30 AM	The Southeast Power Landscape: Regional Energy Dynamics and Opportunities The Southeast's data center boom is inextricably linked to its energy landscape—utility structures, generation mix, regulatory environment, renewable potential, and infrastructure capacity. Regional power availability, economic development incentives, and utility partnerships are creating competitive advantages for some markets while constraining others. What makes the Southeast's power dynamics unique, how do different states and utility territories compare, where are the opportunities and challenges, and how is the regional energy landscape evolving to support continued growth?
11:30 AM 12:45 AM	Lunch & Networking Break
12:05 PM 12:25 PM	From Blueprint to Build: Best Practices for Physical Security Throughout Development
12:45 PM 1:25 PM	Designing for Tomorrow: Greenfield and Brownfield as Dual Levers for Growth The next generation of data centers will emerge from a combination of purpose-built greenfield campuses and strategically upgraded brownfield sites, each with distinct implications for design, delivery, and operations. Architects, engineers, and operators are adapting layouts, cooling strategies, and power topologies to fit both clean-slate environments and existing shells, while integrating new technologies to support high-density and AI-ready workloads. Market pressures around speed-to-market, reliability, and client customization are forcing teams to make bolder, earlier choices about which lever to pull in any given market. How can organizations build a resilient development strategy that uses both greenfield and brownfield assets to stay ahead of evolving technical requirements and customer expectations?
1:25 PM 2:05 PM	Raising the Bar: Optimizing Design, Engineering, and Construction Models As AI, high-density workloads, and mega-campus programs accelerate, traditional delivery approaches are straining under tighter timelines, constrained power, and escalating complexity. Owners, engineers, and contractors are responding with new playbooks that emphasize early multi-stakeholder alignment, repeatable design standards, prefabrication, and data-driven decision-making across the project lifecycle. Which design, engineering, and construction models are truly raising the bar in today’s market—and how are teams balancing innovation with constructability, cost control, and long-term flexibility at scale?
2:05 PM 2:25 PM	Networking Break
2:25 PM 3:05 PM	Operations 360: People, Process, Platform for the Modern Facility Today’s operational landscape demands a multidimensional focus on talent, technology, and workflow to ensure resilience and competitiveness. Operators are investing in upskilling, automation platforms, and integrated management systems to enhance reliability and adapt to evolving client needs. Market pressure for increased efficiency, transparency, and security only intensifies the need for holistic operational excellence. What best practices and forward-thinking strategies will define next-gen operational leadership in the evolving Southeast market?
3:05 PM 3:45 PM	Innovating the Build: Technology Transforming Data Center Construction From advanced automation and robotics to AI-driven project management and digital twins, technology is revolutionizing how data centers are designed, planned, and built. Construction teams are leveraging cutting-edge tools including prefabrication, modular construction techniques, drone surveying, and real-time collaboration platforms to accelerate timelines, improve quality, and enhance safety. As project complexity increases and speed-to-market becomes critical, how are developers, contractors, and technology providers working together to push the boundaries of what's possible in data center construction?
3:45 PM 4:45 PM	Closing Remarks & Post-Event Networking

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