National DICE Data Center Management, Operations and Cooling - West
Conference on Digital Infrastructure, High-Density Racks, Power Innovation & Data Center Optimization
Agenda
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 8:25 AM |
Registration, Breakfast and Networking
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| 8:25 AM - 8:30 AM |
Opening Remarks: Welcome to DICE!
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| 8:30 AM - 9:05 AM |
Data Center Operations and Management: Navigating the Future of Facility Optimization and Infrastructure Management
Data center tools like Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) are pivotal for modern data centers as they leverage integration with AI, automation and sustainability features to meet growing operational demands. The DCIM market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing complexity of managing IT infrastructure and rapid growth of AI-ready infrastructure. What are the best tools available to streamline operations and increase efficiency?
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| 9:05 AM - 9:35 AM |
Coffee Break
|
| 9:35 AM - 10:20 AM |
The Future of Data Center Cooling: How Will High Density Chips Impact Cooling and Power Infrastructure?
With future-gen GPUs expected to reach 1000kW per rack, getting power and cooling IT infrastructure is becoming increasingly complex. How are operators managing the increasing rack densities and preparing for changes in the near term future? How is heat rejection being managed and what else needs to be considered in the changing environment?
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| 10:20 AM - 11:05 AM |
Power Requirements of Data Centers: Securing Energy for the Next Wave of Demand
As data centers continue to scale at unprecedented rates to meet global digital demand, power has emerged as both a critical constraint and a strategic differentiator. From sourcing reliable capacity in tight markets to deploying innovative energy technologies and navigating complex utility relationships, power is at the heart of the infrastructure race. What strategies and tools are key players across the ecosystem implementing to stay ahead of demand, reduce environmental impact and improve resilience?
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| 11:05 AM - 12:00 PM |
Post-Event Networking
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Registration, Breakfast and Networking
7:30 AM - 8:25 AM
Opening Remarks: Welcome to DICE!
8:25 AM - 8:30 AM
Data Center Operations and Management: Navigating the Future of Facility Optimization and Infrastructure Management
8:30 AM - 9:05 AM
Data center tools like Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) are pivotal for modern data centers as they leverage integration with AI, automation and sustainability features to meet growing operational demands. The DCIM market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing complexity of managing IT infrastructure and rapid growth of AI-ready infrastructure. What are the best tools available to streamline operations and increase efficiency?
Coffee Break
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
The Future of Data Center Cooling: How Will High Density Chips Impact Cooling and Power Infrastructure?
9:35 AM - 10:20 AM
With future-gen GPUs expected to reach 1000kW per rack, getting power and cooling IT infrastructure is becoming increasingly complex. How are operators managing the increasing rack densities and preparing for changes in the near term future? How is heat rejection being managed and what else needs to be considered in the changing environment?
Power Requirements of Data Centers: Securing Energy for the Next Wave of Demand
10:20 AM - 11:05 AM
As data centers continue to scale at unprecedented rates to meet global digital demand, power has emerged as both a critical constraint and a strategic differentiator. From sourcing reliable capacity in tight markets to deploying innovative energy technologies and navigating complex utility relationships, power is at the heart of the infrastructure race. What strategies and tools are key players across the ecosystem implementing to stay ahead of demand, reduce environmental impact and improve resilience?
Post-Event Networking
11:05 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Data Center Operations and Management: Navigating the Future of Facility Optimization and Infrastructure Management
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Clae AndersonDirector, IT SupportKaiser Permanente -
Bill EvangerDirector MTDC & High Density Critical InfrastructureWesco -
Jay SmithVP, Data Center Operations and EngineeringEvocative -
Moderator
Chris JamesCEONoesisAi
The Future of Data Center Cooling: How Will High Density Chips Impact Cooling and Power Infrastructure?
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Kunal DesaiSr Manager, Facilities EngineeringGoogle -
Mike FulkersonVP, Facilities & OperationsColovore -
Cosimo PecchioliDirector, IT Hardware & OEM PartnershipBP -
Phil ReadSr. Director, Colocation Product ManagementEquinix -
Brad ZakaibDirector, Product DevelopmentCoolIT Systems -
Moderator
Chris ErvinRegional ManagerGlobal IFS
Power Requirements of Data Centers: Securing Energy for the Next Wave of Demand
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Ron GodinezFounderRC Power -
Shilen JhaveriProgram Manager, Data Center Capacity PlanningGoogle -
Chris PruittSenior Director, Operations - Silicon ValleyCoreSite -
Moderator
Mark CalvanoPresidentCalvano Development
Venue/Parking
Santa Clara Marriott
2700 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Ballroom/Floor: Grand Ballroom, lobby level
Parking Information:
$15 self parking
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