How Are Various Stakeholders Thinking About Expansion and Development in 2024

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  Satej Desai

  Data Center Engineering

  Nvidia

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  Will Hedin

  Sr Site Selection Manager

  Iron Mountain Data Centers

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  Anuraj Jhajj

  Anuraj S. Jhajj is a General Manager/Partner at Microsoft. Anuraj oversees the Data Center Delivery program for the AMERs region. Anuraj has delivered and led many of Microsoft's fastest and highly cost-efficient data center projects. Before joining Microsoft, Anuraj was with AWS overseeing their Data Center Construction program at various levels. He has been working strictly in the data center industry for a decade. Anuraj has a master's degree in mechanical engineering from San Jose State University

  Microsoft

  Partner, Data Center Delivery

  Anuraj Jhajj

  Partner, Data Center Delivery

  Microsoft

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  Oisín Ó Murchú

  Whether gathering insights across commercial, contractual and technical roles or assessing a vast array of critical location factors for new site developments, Oisín Ó Murchú knows the value of not just gathering information but distilling it. At Stream, Oisín leads the organization’s location strategy and development team, overseeing a systematic approach to strategic site selection. With his background in a range of mission-critical industries, Oisín helped establish Stream’s rigorous approach to site selection backed by a sophisticated proprietary software. For customers, this ensures de-risked and shovel-ready sites that speed time to market. Oisín’s strength lies in his unique combination of technical skills and business acumen. He honed his technical skills over eight years as a structural engineer, delivering projects globally for clients across a range of industries. He developed his business acumen over four years in energy and location strategy at Google, where he developed acquisition strategies and led site development negotiations. As a backcountry snowboarder in his spare time, Oisín knows a thing or two about the value of dependability and the role your team plays in survival — a lesson that continues to serve him, his peers and his customers well. In an environment marked by soaring demand and constrained supply, Oisín leads with an understanding that collaboration and accountability are the factors that build real developments.

  Stream Data Centers

  Chief Development Officer

  Oisín Ó Murchú

  Chief Development Officer

  Stream Data Centers

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  Howard Berry

  Principal & Data Center Specialist

  Avison Young

AI In The Data Center: The Impact On Cooling And Power Design

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  Trenton Thornock

  Trenton K. Thornock is a veteran CFO and Board Director with a long and storied career spanning several high-growth companies, oil and gas ventures, and multinational corporations. With a finely honed acumen for finance and an unbridled entrepreneurial spirit, he has made a name for himself as a true innovator in the data center industry, holding a U.S. Patent on next-gen cooling systems for artificial intelligence deployment at scale. As Founder and Managing Member of Wyoming Hyperscale White Box, Trenton is at the forefront of the next generation of data centers, leveraging cutting-edge technology to provide unparalleled performance and scalability. He also serves as Chief Financial Officer for Wyoming Hyperscale Indoor Farms, bringing his financial expertise to bear in the rapidly growing field of indoor agriculture. In addition, Trenton is a Senior Consultant with the Boxley Group, where he provides strategic financial guidance to a diverse array of publicly traded and private clients. Trenton is also a member of the boards of directors of Scientific Drilling International and its affiliate Applied Technologies Associates, and serves as the audit committee chair for the companies. Beyond his work in the technology and agriculture sectors, Trenton is also an accomplished entrepreneur, as director and angel investor in Hyperfuels LLC, the first e-commerce racing fuels retailer and US distributor of TOTAL racing lubricants. He has served in a variety of executive and board roles across the energy, aviation, and chemical industries, including stints as CFO for The Miller Group and Scientific Drilling International, Inc., as well as Board Member and Audit Committee Chair at Breitling Energy Corporation. Prior to his work as a Chief Financial Officer, board member, and entrepreneur, Trenton held a variety of finance positions at PPG Industries and began his career in the Salt Lake City office of Arthur Andersen, LLP. With an impressive track record of success across a wide range of industries and business models, Trenton is a true visionary and an invaluable asset to any team. Mr. Thornock has Bachelor of Accounting and Master of Accounting degrees from the University of Utah and is a Certified Public Accountant, not in public practice. An Eagle Scout, he also served on the Executive Board of the Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America in Galveston, Texas.

  Wyoming Hyperscale White Box

  Founder & Managing Member

  Trenton Thornock

  Founder & Managing Member

  Wyoming Hyperscale White Box

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  George Slessman

  George Slessman is a technology entrepreneur and visionary with over 25 years of experience in transforming software and digital infrastructure to meet the demands of the future. As the CEO and co-founder of DCX, Slessman, alongside his brother Bill Slessman, has been instrumental in pioneering advancements within the high-performance computing (HPC), cloud, and data center sectors. Their leadership at DCX aims to provide digital infrastructure solutions tailored for businesses requiring support for HPC, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), and other mission-critical applications.

  DCX Data Centers

  Co-Founder & CEO

  George Slessman

  Co-Founder & CEO

  DCX Data Centers

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  Peter Hagerty

  Peter is a Chartered Electrical Engineer and has worked in the power protection and power supply industry for 35 years. As well as working on front end design for data centres, Government, nuclear and other power critical sites with HITEC Power Protection, Peter has a solid background in the electricity supply sector, including 9 years at the UK’s electricity regulator Ofgem. Peter’s skill is to understand client requirements and translate them into the best and most cost effective power protection solution to meet its business needs.

  Hitec Power Protection

  Global Key Account Manager

  Moderator

  Peter Hagerty

  Global Key Account Manager

  Hitec Power Protection

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  Justin Jurek

  Justin Jurek is a seasoned power quality consultant and business development executive whom supports the design development of best in class power protection systems’ deploying $250M+ in his 15 year tenure into critical electrical infrastructure projects for some of the most leading datacenter providers, chip foundries, observatories, bio-labs, and defense installations. Justin is currently the sales director of Hitec Power Protection for the Americas, is based in San Diego, but has roots in WNY and holds an Electrical Engineering degree from SUNY Buffalo. Justin will be presenting on the impact of artificial intelligence in the datacenter on the mechanical system and solutions on the market.

  HITEC Power Protection

  Director

  Presenter

  Justin Jurek

  Director

  HITEC Power Protection

Putting Safety First on the Construction Site: Why It Matters And What You May Be Missing

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  Greg Bowman

  With over three decades of experience in public safety and security, Greg is a seasoned executive with exceptional experience in both the public and private sectors. During his more than 20-year law enforcement career, he established himself as a dynamic and innovative leader, culminating in his role as the chief of police for his community. Beyond traditional law enforcement roles, Greg also took on the responsibilities of interim city manager, successfully guiding his municipality through periods of budget reductions, substantial growth and leading strategic planning efforts. Transitioning to the private sector, Greg has redirected his focus to the critical field of data center physical security. Recognized for his expertise, Greg serves as a regional leader and authority in deploying world-class protection in challenging and high-stress environments. His professional journey includes impactful roles with hyperscale data center giants Amazon and Meta (Facebook), showcasing additional expertise in the intricacies of leased data center environments. Having earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco and a Master's degree in Leadership from St. Mary's College of California, as well a certification in Critical Infrastructure Protection, Greg demonstrates tremendous academic and professional accomplishments. His commitment to mentorship and leadership is evident through his guidance of law enforcement and military veterans transitioning from the public to the private sector. As a recognized expert, Greg frequently shares his insights as a podcast guest, shedding light on the challenges and successes of those navigating similar career transitions.

  Meta

  Regional Security Leader

  Greg Bowman

  Regional Security Leader

  Meta

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  Ryan Schonfeld

  Ryan Schonfeld is the Founder & CEO of HiveWatch. In 2015, Founder Ryan Schonfeld was working as a leader of a Fortune 500 company’s Global Security & Safety Technology Group when he decided he just couldn’t take the status quo any more. Constantly hearing, “because that’s the way it’s always been done” and inefficiencies stemming from disparate systems and antiquated practices had gotten to be too much for him. From there RAS Consulting & Investigations was created to walk his clients through planning, education, and management of risk and liability, creating best-in-class, technology-forward, security programs for rapidly growing organizations. Through these services he found that there was a need for scalable security which some companies didn’t have the knowledge or human capital to create. From there sprung the idea of RAS Watch (now HiveWatch’s Swarm), a global security operation center (GSOC) as a service. In March of 2020 when the world stopped turning and the COVID-19 pandemic took over, Ryan recognized another need for a SaaS platform to make security leaders more aware, more connected, more proactive, and more informed - so he founded HiveWatch. Ryan holds a masters in Information Systems and Technology from George Washington University and a B.S. in Justice from American University with a minor in Information Systems and Technology. He is proud of his past work as a police officer and investigator and an instructor for the U.S. Department of State's Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program. Ryan continues to serve as a volunteer Reserve Police Officer.

  HiveWatch

  Founder & CEO

  Ryan Schonfeld

  Founder & CEO

  HiveWatch

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  Altaf Bora

  I grew up learning to navigate without technology, no cell phones, no GPS, just a map, the stars, and survival instincts. As a Boy Scout spending weeks in the wilderness, I became fascinated with how humans thrive when nature and ingenuity work together. Throughout my childhood I also traveled to 45+ countries where I saw old-world engineering aqueducts, natural cooling systems, architecture designed with the environment. That sparked a belief that guides me today: the future is won by combining timeless wisdom with breakthrough technology. I enlisted in the Marines because I wanted to serve. I became an officer because I wanted to lead. From combat deployments to joint cyber and SOF operations, I learned to solve problems with limited resources, build teams that trust each other, and move fast when the mission demands it. In the private sector, I continued building at speed. I’ve led high-stakes global operations for hyperscalers and defense customers integrating autonomy, AI, and UAS to protect people, assets, and national advantage. I develop programs that scale quickly, reduce risk, and increase operational performance. My mission is simple: Win the Future.That means accelerating technologies that keep people safer, systems smarter, and national security ahead of the threat. It means building solutions that reduce conflict, expand opportunity, and strengthen the world we leave behind. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

  Arcturus Consulting Group

  Managing Partner

  Moderator

  Altaf Bora

  Managing Partner

  Arcturus Consulting Group

Building for AI and Advanced Tech Infrastructure: Understanding Key Differences and How to Design for Future Demand

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  Michael Bahr

  Mike Bahr joined DRW Holdings in 2013 and has built co-locations and stand-alone data centers for trading firms all over the world. Mike is also in charge of all MEP designs for all company offices globally. Mike also is co-founder of a start-up, Co-Low.com, a true subscription based colocation/data center finder for all IT needs. Mike lives in Crown Point, IN with his wife Colleen and his four children.

  DRW Trading Group

  Head of Infrastructure, Data Center & Networking

  Michael Bahr

  Head of Infrastructure, Data Center & Networking

  DRW Trading Group

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  Kevin Imboden

  Global Director, Market Research & Intelligence

  EdgeConneX

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  Marcus Moliteus

  Director, Solutions Architecture

  Aligned Data Centers

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  Adam Witkop

  Adam has 13+ years of mission critical infrastructure experience. At Facebook, he led teams responsible for operationalizing some of the world’s largest and most advanced data centers. He has first hand experience in MEP and architectural design, construction, and operations. Prior, he led 1400+ person teams executing complex construction projects in excess of $75M at Shell. He holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech, an MBA from UC Berkeley, and is a licensed Professional Engineer.

  Crane Data Centers

  CTO

  Adam Witkop

  CTO

  Crane Data Centers

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  Ginez Toromazote

  Director, Business Development

  Exyte

Design and Construction Trends That Optimize Sustainability, Speed and Total Cost

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  Yuval Bachar

  Yuval Bachar is a leader in the data center industry and founder/CEO of ECL. He has held senior positions at Microsoft, Linkedin, Facebook, Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks and is recognized as a top influencer in data centers and Edge technology. Yuval is also one of the founders of the Open19 Project and president of the Open19 Foundation. His work focuses on sustainable, zero-emissions data centers with machine learning and artificial intelligence, predictive maintenance and hardware quality control. Yuval holds eight US patents related to data centers, networking, system design areas and three Cisco pioneer awards. He has a BSEE from Technion Institute in Haifa.

  EdgeCloudLink (ECL)

  CEO

  Yuval Bachar

  CEO

  EdgeCloudLink (ECL)

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  Anahita Fazl Mouro

  Global Lead, Data Center Field Reliability & Quality

  Google

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  Blake Roskelley

  An experienced Structural Engineer and Development manager, Blake Roskelley brings 14 years of experience in the construction industry to his current role at Clark Pacific, a leading provider of innovative engineering and construction solutions. Blake works across a spectrum of roles - Business Development, Preconstruction, and Product Management. He is on the front lines of project pursuits, developing innovative gravity and lateral systems while working closely with design teams to ensure project goals are met. Post award he continues to refine project specific solutions having successfully standardized these project-based solutions into cost effective market facing products. In addition to his role at Clark Pacific, Blake serves as a Director on the board of the US Resiliency Council. He endeavors to increase awareness of the importance of resiliency in building design, an issue of significant importance to the Mission Critical and Data Center market. His commitment to this cause underscores his dedication to the advancement of the construction industry and his drive to promote sustainable and resilient building practices.

  Clark Pacific

  Director of Preconstruction - Mission Critical

  Blake Roskelley

  Director of Preconstruction - Mission Critical

  Clark Pacific

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  Sam Rabinowitz

  Sam Rabinowitz is the CEO of LANTANA LED and has been delivering energy efficient and sustainable lighting solutions to the digital infrastructure industry for the past six years. Sam’s passion and keen focus on innovation, technology, and process optimization helps data centers improve efficiency and costs associated with installation, maintenance, and operations of illumination systems. Prior to becoming CEO of LANTANA LED, Sam served as the VP of Strategy and Administration for Project Frog, Inc., an industrialized construction and prefab pioneer, where he ran the Supply Chain, Corporate Strategy, Finance and Accounting, and Legal. Sam also worked as an analyst for Pharus Capital Management, LLC, a late-stage venture capital firm. In his free time, Sam is an avid cyclist and an active member of AGMA, singing regularly with opera and musical theatre companies in the Bay Area, including regularly with San Francisco Opera.

  LANTANA LED

  CEO

  Moderator

  Sam Rabinowitz

  CEO

  LANTANA LED