Data Centre Investment And Expo (DICE): Canada
Exploring the Latest Developments, Energy Infrastructure and Technology Trends in Toronto and Across the Canadian Market
To Be Held in Toronto
Event Ended On: Tuesday June 17 2025
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Speakers and Panels
The Evolving Canadian Data Center Market: Growth, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
Building and Optimizing Data Center Infrastructure: Cooling, Power and Design
Why You Can't Miss This Data Centre Event
What You'll Learn At This Data Centre Event and Key Questions Asked:
- In 2024, Toronto's data centre market experienced significant growth, mainly driven by substantial investments from major tech companies. What can we expect to see in 2025?
- What are the main drivers of growth for major markets like Toronto, Montreal and Calgary? What makes these markets desirable for hyperscale and enterprise clients?
- What is the current state of power availability and renewable energy in the region?
- What innovations and best practices in data centre management help facilitate maximum efficiency? How are operators using less water and energy to cool increasing rack density?
- What cooling strategies will we see more of in the next three to five years? What requirements are vendors and operators receiving from their customers?
- What types of developments are taking place in the region and across the nation to meet the speed of client demands? What future-proofing strategies are being implemented?
Market News and Developments:
How You'll Do More Business From Attending: Get up to speed on one of the fastest growing tier two data centre markets, learn what customers are looking for and make better business decisions based on the right insights.
Who You'll Meet During Networking: Investors, vice president of design and construction, owners, head of acquisitions, data center providers, contractors, engineers, brokers and developers.
To request disability-related accommodations, please contact ally.araco@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.
For questions, group ticket rates or interest in becoming a speaker or sponsor, please email our DICE Global Director, Adam Knobloch, adam.knobloch@bisnow.com
Venue
The Doubletree by Hilton Toronto Downtown
108 Chestnut Street
Toronto ON M5G 1R3
Ballroom/Floor: Mandarin Ballroom, Lower Level 2
Parking Information:
Day Parking - $25
Evening Parking - $15
Overnight Parking - $45
Agenda
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7:30 AM 8:25 AM |
Registration, Breakfast and Networking
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8:25 AM 8:30 AM |
Welcome Remarks: Welcome to DICE!
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8:30 AM 8:45 AM |
Opening Keynote
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8:45 AM 9:30 AM |
The Evolving Canadian Data Center Market: Growth, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
Canada’s data center market is expanding with AI, cloud growth and sustainability mandates. Toronto remains dominant, Calgary is emerging, and Montreal offers low-cost renewable power. How does Canada compare to top U.S. markets, and what challenges must developers navigate? This panel explores growth opportunities, infrastructure challenges and market trends for the next three to five years.
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9:30 AM 9:50 AM |
Coffee Break
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9:50 AM 10:05 AM |
Presentation: Top Ten Data Center Legal and Business Issues for Powered Land, Leases and MSA's That You Should Know About
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10:05 AM 10:45 AM |
Building and Optimizing Data Center Infrastructure: Cooling, Power and Design
As AI workloads surge and power becomes a strategic imperative, data center developers and operators face increasing pressure to optimize existing and new infrastructure. Looking at the intersection of development and operations - from construction to power to facility management - how are stakeholders improving efficiency, building at speed and mitigating risks across all phases of the data center delivery lifecycle?
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10:45 AM 11:30 AM |
Post-Event Networking
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