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Why You Can't Miss DICE National 2027
DICE: National is Bisnow's largest annual data center event and the definitive gathering for the leaders driving the build-out of digital infrastructure across the United States. DICE brings together hyperscalers, colo operators, developers, investors, lenders and the supply chain vendors powering the next generation of AI-ready infrastructure.
Over three days, attendees engage directly with the executives making decisions on where capital flows, how campuses get built and what the next cycle looks like for the industry. From power strategy and cooling innovation to site selection, capital markets and workforce development, DICE: National covers the full spectrum of what it takes to build and finance data centers at scale today.
Speakers, agenda and details to be announced.
What is the Bisnow DICE Series?
DICE (Data Centers Investment Conference & Expo) is Bisnow's dedicated conference series for the data center industry. Each event convenes the developers, investors, operators and infrastructure providers actively shaping data center growth in that market, with programming built around the deals, challenges and opportunities specific to the region or topic. View all upcoming DICE events here!
Are you an end user?
Hyperscalers, colocation providers (non-sales), investors, private equity, or enterprise tenants - email Virginia.Baker@bisnow.com to be considered for a complimentary pass.
By the Numbers — 2026 Recap
1,110+ Attendees representing 560 unique companies
Elite participation from industry-defining organizations: AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Google, Equinix, NTT Global Data Centers, Mastercard, Geico, LinkedIn, Blackstone, NVIDIA, and more!
Seniority Breakdown:
20% C-Suite / Executives (CEOs, Presidents, CIOs, CTOs)
45% Partners / Principals, VPs, / Directors
30% Managers/ Associates / Analysts
Industry Representation
Our 2026 event saw more than 200 organizations bringing multi-person teams—with some groups sending over 10 attendees each! The crowd spanned the entire data center value chain:
Data Center Operators & Developers: 20%
Cloud / Hyperscalers: 20%
Power, Utilities, Consulting, General Services: 18%
Construction, Engineering, Investors & Finance: 15%
Government Officials, Legal & Advisory: 10%
Venue
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
Nearby Hotel Options:
Canopy by Hilton Washington DC Bethesda North - 940 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852 - .5 miles away
Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Ctr - 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 - 1.3 miles away
EVEN Hotel Rockville - Washington DC Area by IHG - 1775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 - 1.3 miles away
Agenda
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Monday May 3, 2027
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8:00 AM
5:00 PM
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Pre-event Golf Outing!
Join us for a day of golf, deal-making and fun! Reach out to Brady.Bash@Bisnow.com for details on how to join! |
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Tuesday May 4, 2027
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8:00 AM
5:00 PM
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Conference Day 1 - Where the Money and the Megawatts Come From
Doors open on three days of dealmaking. Panels, curated networking and drinks to kick things off right. |
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Wednesday May 5, 2027
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9:00 AM
4:30 PM
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Conference Day 2 - How Data Centers Actually Get Built and Run
The core of the conference. A full day of informative speakers, meaningful connections and cocktail hour at full momentum. |
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Thursday May 6, 2027
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9:30 AM
4:00 AM
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Conference Day 3 - What it Costs the Industry and the Communities Around it, and What's Next
The send-off day. Closing sessions, presentation of the DICE Lifetime Achievement Award and last chances to connect before everyone heads home. |
Tickets
AECs, GCs & Utility Contractors Pass
$499.00 /ticket
To qualify for this rate, your company must be an:
- Architect or Engineering firm
- General Contractor
- EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction)
- MEP Contractor (Mechanical, Electrical or Plumbing)
- Utility Contractor
**Anyone registering for this pass who does not meet the above criteria is subject to registration cancellation.
Owners/Operators, Developers, Investors & Hyperscalers Pass
To qualify for this rate, your company must be one of the following types and have substantial data center assets under management (AUM) or publicly planned:
- Hyperscaler
- Data Center Developer
- Data Center Owner/Operator
- Investor or Private Equity Firm
Questions about eligibility? Email virginia.baker@bisnow.com
**Anyone registering for this pass who does not meet the above criteria is subject to registration cancellation.