Data Center Investment Conference & Expo (DICE) Ohio

Thu Jun 18, 2026

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Data Center Investment Conference & Expo (DICE) Ohio

TURNING THE STATE'S POWER ADVANTAGE AND CONSTRUCTION PIPELINE INTO SCALABLE, INVESTMENT‑READY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Thursday June 18 2026 @ 7:30 AM EDT

$189.00

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Speakers and Panels

Juan Vasquez

Director, Construction - US Central, Microsoft

Priyank Vekaria

Mechanical Field Engineer, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Tyler Riegle

Sr. Program Manager, Land Development, Microsoft

Bryan Smith

CEO, Expedient

John Day

Chief Commercial Officer, CleanArc Data Centers

Ashley Dirou

Global Senior Developer, Grundfos

Ryan Larkin

National Account Executive, Limbach

Moderator

Richard Anderson

National Manager, Siemens Smart Infrastructure

Why You Can't Miss this Data Center Conference

What You'll Learn:

How Ohio developers and operators are choosing sites that align competitive power pricing, robust fiber routes and realistic grid capacity in a tightening PJM environment.
What the most effective playbooks are for navigating local permitting, community expectations and workforce constraints while keeping large campuses on credible delivery timelines.
How leading teams in Ohio are using modular and prefabricated delivery to cut construction schedules by months while maintaining safety, quality and scalability.
Which power and resiliency architectures are proving most effective as AI and high‑density loads collide with grid constraints and rising energy costs.
How owners, utilities and regulators are structuring power agreements and capacity commitments so growth doesn’t push costs onto ratepayers or jeopardize grid reliability.
What practical tactics GCs, engineers and trade partners are using to manage supply chain risk, long‑lead equipment and field coordination on Ohio data center builds.
How operators are hard‑wiring resilience into their infrastructure—from backup systems and microgrids to monitoring and controls—to stay ahead of grid volatility.
Where construction, power planning and operational standards are likely headed over the next 3–5 years as Ohio’s data center market scales and AI demand accelerates.

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

You’ll gain clear, market‑specific insight into how Ohio’s leading developers, operators and partners are structuring projects, power strategies and delivery models to win in a fast‑growing but constrained environment.
You’ll leave with concrete ideas on how to pick the right sites, design and deliver campuses faster with modular and prefab approaches, and negotiate power and resiliency strategies that protect margins while meeting customer expectations.
That combination of market intelligence and practical playbooks will help you differentiate your platform, de‑risk your pipeline and convert opportunities into long‑term customer relationships.

Who You’ll Network With:

Developers, Owners & Operators — leaders planning, entitling and delivering the next wave of capacity across Central and Northeast Ohio.
Construction & Design Professionals — architects, engineers, GCs, modular specialists and trade partners raising the bar on speed, coordination and build quality.
Utility & Infrastructure Partners — grid operators, utility planners and energy service providers working to reconcile large‑load growth with real‑world constraints.
Investors & Financial Partners — capital providers and infrastructure investors focused on risk, returns and the long‑term value of Ohio data center assets.
Technology & Solution Providers — innovators in power, resiliency, monitoring, automation and infrastructure optimization supporting ever‑rising workloads.
Policy, ESG & Community Stakeholders — voices shaping permitting processes, community expectations and sustainability standards around large‑scale developments.

Why You Should Attend DICE Ohio:

DICE Ohio is the must‑attend gathering for anyone navigating the state’s rapid rise as a strategic data center hub amid mounting power and delivery pressures. With an agenda focused on Ohio‑specific market momentum, construction and design tactics, and power‑under‑pressure realities, you’ll get an insider’s view of how leading players are turning the state’s advantages into bankable, scalable infrastructure. Whether you’re planning your first project in Ohio or expanding an established footprint, you’ll leave with sharper site strategies, faster build approaches and clearer power and resiliency playbooks—plus the relationships you need to turn those insights into your next deals.

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Agenda

Time	Activity
7:30 AM 8:25 AM	Registration, Breakfast, and Networking
8:25 AM 8:30 AM	Opening Remarks
8:30 AM 9:10 AM	Ohio Data Center Landscape: Market Momentum, Trends and Opportunities Ohio is emerging as a strategic hub for data center development, driven by competitive power costs, fiber connectivity and proximity to major population centers. New construction is accelerating across the state, with hyperscalers and enterprise players committing to large‑scale campuses. At the same time, local infrastructure constraints—power availability, permitting timelines and workforce capacity—are shaping where and how quickly projects can move forward. What's driving investment in Ohio's data center market, and what challenges and opportunities do developers, operators and service providers see ahead?
9:10 AM 9:25 AM	From Blueprint to Build: Best Practices for Physical Security Throughout Development
9:25 AM 10:05 AM	Building Smart: Construction, Design and Development Strategies for Modern Data Centers From site selection to shell‑and‑core delivery, building a data center requires coordination across design disciplines, construction trades, and development timelines. Architects and engineers are balancing efficiency, flexibility, and speed‑to‑ while navigating local codes, utility coordination, and material lead times. Prefabrication, modular construction and design‑build approaches are reshaping traditional delivery models. What are the biggest construction and design challenges teams face today, and how are developers, GCs and design firms working together to deliver on schedule and on budget?
10:05 AM 10:35 AM	Coffee and Networking Break
10:35 AM 11:20 AM	Power Under Pressure: Mitigating Risk in Critical Infrastructure Power availability and reliability are the foundation of data center operations, but they're also increasingly constrained. Utility capacity, interconnection timelines, and energy costs are forcing operators and developers to rethink their strategies. At the same time, backup systems, resiliency planning, and risk mitigation protocols are more complex than ever. From securing power supply agreements to designing redundant systems and planning for grid instability, teams are balancing performance, cost, and long‑term risk. How are data center stakeholders navigating power constraints and building resilience into their infrastructure?
11:20 AM 12:00 PM	High‑Density in the Real World: Operating AI‑Ready Facilities Day Two and Beyond As AI and other compute‑intensive workloads drive unprecedented rack densities, operations teams are rethinking how they run facilities once the ribbon is cut and systems move from commissioning into steady‑state. This session will explore practical approaches to managing high‑density environments, from power distribution and thermal management to liquid and hybrid cooling procedures in production halls. Speakers will share how they use monitoring, controls, automation, staffing models, and incident response playbooks to keep uptime and efficiency on track, while collaborating with customers on capacity planning, density upgrades, and ongoing change management in live, post‑commissioning environments.
12:00 PM 12:30 PM	Post-Event Networking