Data center demand is at an all-time high, with 5.3 gigawatts of new capacity under construction and an additional 22 GW needed to meet the growing needs of digital tools like artificial intelligence.

In Northern Virginia — also known as the “data center capital of the world” — power demand is projected to double in the next 13 years. This is due to the rapid growth of data center operations, making it challenging for electric utilities like Dominion Energy to build new transmission lines and upgrade existing infrastructure to handle this new capacity.

As a result, owners and operators are looking for new sites with reliable power, adopting renewable energy sources like wind and solar, and optimizing efficiency in daily operations to reduce energy consumption.

Bisnow's National DICE Construction, Design and Development East event will explore trends and opportunities in this growing asset class. The event featuring data center industry leaders will be held at The Hyatt Regency Reston in Northern Virginia on Feb. 20.

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Here are five reasons you don't want to miss this Bisnow event:

1. Find out where data center owners and operators are building next from Appleby Strategy Group Chief Technology Officer Daniel Golding, Stream Data Centers Vice President of Location Strategy and Acquisitions AJ Steinbrecher and  EdgeConneX Vice President of Site Development for the Americas Evan Pierce.

2. Discover how companies are keeping up with construction and development demand from Microsoft Global Supply Chain Director Kristen Bejarano, Oracle Vice President of Data Center Infrastructure Matt Souders and Cologix Senior Program Manager of Development Jon Gibbs.

3. See how companies are planning for future demand by designing and building for AI and advanced tech infrastructure from AG&E President and CEO Sanjay Agrawal, Denvr Dataworks Chief Officer of Infrastructure Osvaldo Morales and Doxel Vice President of Product Management Reid Senescu.

4. Learn how developers are using new tools and approaches to reduce the data center carbon footprint.

5. Network with some of the key owners, developers and decision-makers in this rapidly evolving market.

Don't miss your chance to be part of the conversation about new developments and innovations at Bisnow’s National DICE Construction, Design and Development East event on Feb. 20. Connect with partners, attendees and sponsors at this deal-making event.

Register here for more information.