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Jeff Ivey
Moderator

Jeff Ivey

VP, Data Center Construction

Crusoe

Adam Knobloch
Emcee

Adam Knobloch

VP & Head of Data Centers

Bisnow

Michael Lahoud

Michael Lahoud

Partner & COO

Stream Data Centers

Hoch Cho

Hoch Cho

Partner & CIO

Prime Data Centers

James Grice

James Grice

Chair, Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure Practice

Akerman

Chris Curtis

Chris Curtis

Global Head of Data Centers

Prologis

Adam Knobloch

Emcee

Bisnow

Adam Knobloch has been involved in the commercial real estate event and media space since 2010, having held roles in sales, account management, production and coordination. He joined Bisnow Media as the Global Director of Data Centers after having led event sales and strategy efforts in the CRE space for nearly a decade. Since 2012, he has found a significant passion for the data center and technology sectors, while building an international network of active followers across numerous asset classes in the US, UK, Canada and Ireland. In his current role, Adam oversees Bisnow Media's event and sponsored media strategy for the data center sector, having expanded its Datacenter Investment Conference & Expo (DICE) Series event offerings to more than 15 markets, with an international presence in the UK and Canada.

He previously held a board member role on the Telecom Exchange (TEX) Advisory Board, collaborating on content, speaker recommendations and event strategy. Additionally, he has made a point of promoting local and national organizations with a focus on STEM education and advancing the next generation into the technology sector through support, collaboration and ambassadorship. Notable organizations include the Nomad Futurist Academy, Infrastructure Masons, H5 Data Centers' STEM Fest and local chapters of both 7X24 Exchange and AFCOM.

In his personal life, Adam is a musician, having toured the east coast as the drummer of The Gantry. He was a frequent member of the NYC folk/indie rock music scene and is currently the drummer for A.M. County.

Adam holds a Bachelor's Degree of Business Administration from American University's Kogod School of Business, with a focus on Marketing and Public Relations.

Michael Lahoud

Partner & COO

Stream Data Centers

Lahoud is responsible for the implementation of the company’s overall business strategies and go-to-market operations, including the expansion of Stream’s Hyperscale Solutions and Critical Environments practice.

He has more than 13 years of experience in critical systems design and operations, with projects including avionics platforms for $100 million plus military aircraft, solutions architecture supporting a number of global power and cooling product manufacturers, and data center operations.

Additionally, Lahoud has managed Stream’s critical facilities and technology practice since 2010, overseeing business strategy, with an emphasis on managing the data center portfolio and positioning leadership for growing areas of the organization.

He is actively involved in the technology community, serving on the Partner Council of Infrastructure Masons (IM), an organization established to provide infrastructure executives and technical professionals, an independent forum to connect, grow and give back.

Lahoud is also on the Board of Governors for the 7×24 Exchange Lone Star Chapter, an organization that is the leading knowledge exchange in North Texas among those who design, build, use and maintain mission critical enterprise information infrastructures aiming to improve end-to-end reliability.

Hoch Cho

Partner & CIO

Prime Data Centers

Mr. Cho has over 25 years experience in private equity and venture capital in N. America, Europe and Asia.

Previously Founder and Managing Director of Greenlaw International, an investment fund focused on companies commercializing new technologies such as Mitek Systems, Mint Wireless and Ingo Money.

James Grice

Chair, Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure Practice

Akerman

James Grice, co-leader of the global Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure Team, works with clients in high-growth potential industries, advising on transactions and projects around the world. Beyond his deep experience in general commercial real estate, Jim has distinguished himself in the data center and renewable energy sectors. No matter where his clients need him - or what they need - Jim skillfully pairs his intimate understanding of project finance with his exceptional experience with tax incentives to help clients structure deals to their best advantage.

Public companies, REITs, private equity firms and real estate companies of all sizes rely on Jim to help them efficiently and effectively work through the many facets of their complex projects. Whether it be addressing state and local tax issues or working through the maze of entitlements, permitting and environmental approvals, Jim adeptly guides clients to great results.

Summary

  1. Where is the most opportunity for new data center construction? What demand drivers create opportunities for new construction?

  2. What are tenants and end users demanding for new developments right now?

  3. As the digital surge continues, how have construction projects evolved as a result of the pandemic?

  4. How are end user control and monitoring demands being met for build-to-suit developments? What construction strategies have to evolve as a result?

  5. Is the cost to break ground and develop in current opportunities zones more or less challenging now that data centers are a utility?