Data Center Investment Conference & Expo (DICE) Southeast

Wed Mar 04, 2026

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Data Center Investment Conference & Expo (DICE) Southeast

Where the Region Connects, Constructs, and Innovates: Shaping the Future of Data Centers

to be hosted in Atlanta

Wednesday March 4 2026 @ 9:00 AM EST

$415.00

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Speakers and Panels

Cosme Garcia

Data Center Design Lead, Google

Jeff Uphues

CEO, DC BLOX

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

Doug Recker

Founder & President, Dous Edge AI

Robbie Sovie

EVP, Construction & Development, T5 Data Centers

Marcus Hassen

VP, Mission Critical Operations & Group Manager, Truist

David McCall

Brand Evangelist, QTS

Cisha Adams

Director, Utility Engagement, QTS Data Centers

Jennifer Toeppner

Data Center Lead, Sales & Business Development, Metromont

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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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	Agility in Action: Solutions for Large-Scale, Rapid Deployment Meeting enterprise and cloud-provider demand means rethinking how data centers are designed, built, and delivered at scale and speed. The most forward-looking organizations are deploying modular building, pre-fabrication, and digital supply chain coordination to overcome traditional bottlenecks. Ever-tightening timelines and market pressures are compelling teams to innovate processes and collaborate across disciplines like never before. How can agility become a core competency, and what breakthroughs will enable the Southeast to outpace the next wave of growth?
11:30 AM 12:45 AM	Lunch & Networking Break
12:45 PM 1:25 PM	The Case for Capital: New Realities in Securing and Using Funds The financial strategies that fueled last decade’s build-out are being stress-tested by market uncertainty, rising costs, and evolving investor priorities. Innovators are structuring creative financing, exploring new asset classes, and partnering to distribute risk and unlock fresh opportunities. Against a backdrop of shifting macroeconomic policy and increased scrutiny of returns, data center investors and operators must navigate a changing landscape. What does it take to secure capital, drive value, and thrive in today’s complex economic climate?
1:25 PM 2:05 PM	Electrifying Growth: Planning for the Southeast’s Data Center Power Surge Explore the critical factors driving the rapid expansion of data center capacity across the Southeast, with a focus on mastering power procurement, utility coordination, and future-oriented grid investments. Industry leaders will discuss proactive planning for energy demand spikes, addressing regional permitting hurdles, and navigating the competitive race for scalable, reliable power in the face of surging AI workloads and hyperscale development. Learn what’s shaping the next wave of electrification and how operators can stay ahead as the region transforms into a data infrastructure hotspot.
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	Raising the Bar: Optimizing Design, Engineering, and Construction Models As the industry pushes the boundaries of speed, scale, and efficiency, the formulas for success in design and construction are rapidly evolving. Stakeholders are adopting integrated project delivery, virtual modeling, and lifecycle design principles to achieve superior results and sustainability goals. Material shortages, skilled labor gaps, and increased client complexity are further driving innovation and new partnerships. How can industry players “raise the bar” to solve for both today’s and tomorrow’s most pressing construction challenges?
3:45 PM 4:45 PM	Closing Remarks & Post-Event Networking