Explore the Agenda
7:30 am Check-In, Coffee, & Networking
8:30 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Turning Insights Into Action
8:40 am Panel: From Trends to Transformation: What Can we Reflect on From the Past 12 Months That Will Reshape 2026 Builds
- Assessing how project conditions and requirements have evolved over the last 12 months: what do we need to get ahead of that could make or break your ability to deliver on time and on budget in 2026?
- Assessing the new pinch points, unexpected cost drivers, and regional project risks to evaluate how teams are adapting scope, contracts, and schedules in real time
- Translating technical changes, such as hotter chips and denser racks to evolving cooling strategies and backup power configurations, into direct impacts on mechanical loads, electrical demand, space planning, and construction sequencing: what have we learnt that could compress or extend your project timeline?
Multi-Region Panel
9:10 am De-Risking Data Center Delivery by Aligning Design, Materials & CO2 Reduction Strategies
- Identifying how incompatible building envelope roofing and waterproofing systems drive leaks, rework, and long-term operational risk in mission-critical facilities
- Translating LEED v5’s ~50% carbon weighting into practical design and procurement decisions that support approvals and reduce delivery uncertainty
- Leveraging low-carbon concrete and advanced flooring solutions to shorten curing timelines, cut embodied carbon by up to 80%, and meet stringent ESD and clean-room performance standards
- Exploring the benefits of fast-track and sustainable roofing innovations-solar roofing and off-site constructed insulated metal roofing panelse
9:40 am Regional Breakouts: Unlocking Regional Potential in Data Center Project Execution
Are you looking to break into a new region or tackle local project delivery challenges? Join this interactive, problem-solving networking session to deepen your understanding of local industry dynamics and discuss how emerging trends are reshaping data center construction in your area.
Coastal: California
Pacific Northwest: Oregon & Washington
Southwest: Arizona & New Mexico Mountain
Mountain West: Idaho, Nevada & Utah
10:10 am Morning Refreshments & Networking
Track 1: Evolving Data Centre Construction Ecosystem
Track 2: Preconstruction & Planning
Track 3: Foundations, Core & Shell Construction
Track 4: MEP Integration, Installation & Commissioning
Track 1: Evolving Data Centre Construction Ecosystem
Securing Faster Approvals
11:00 am Aligning Your Site Selection Strategy With Power, Policy, & Workforce Availability
Director of Development, ProLogis
- Evaluating how the owner, contractors, and designers can better collaborate before location commitment to assess site constraints, infrastructure readiness, and true build costs
- Balancing permitting, utility timelines and constraints, and safe build conditions to assess viable western locations
- Understanding how rural or remote sites can affect construction logistics, labor sourcing, and long-term operational staffing
11:30 am Audience Discussion: Benchmarking Sustainable Delivery Across Western Data Center Projects
- Comparing how sustainability targets are being interpreted across different Western states and jurisdictions
- Identifying where carbon, materials, power, and water goals are influencing real project decisions today
- Sharing lessons on what is proving scalable versus what remains pilot-stage or aspirational
- Discussing how teams are balancing sustainability commitments with schedule pressure, power constraints, and cost realities
12:00 pm Case Study: Translating Sustainability Goals into Tangible Project Outcomes
Sustainability Manager, EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure
Vice President of Sustainable Services, Holder Construction
Director of Product Innovation, Clark Pacific
- Utilizing cross-functional collaboration to identify and implement carbon-reduction opportunities across projects
- Navigating the tension between sustainability ambition and real-world feasibility, and closing the gap
- Applying prefabrication, material innovation, and process control to reduce embodied carbon down without compromising performance, cost, or schedule
Track 2: Preconstruction & Planning
Track 3: Foundations, Core & Shell Construction
Track 4: MEP Integration, Installation & Commissioning
12:40 pm Lunch & Networking
Building Resilience Into Your Business Model
1:40 pm Case Study: Meta’s Approach on Planning, Tracking & Reducing Construction Water Use to Secure More Responsible Data Center Delivery
- Aligning early with municipalities to secure responsible water sourcing while strengthening local infrastructure
- Modeling construction water demand accurately and integrating circular water solutions onsite to reduce potable water use through reuse, reclamation, and capture
- Tracking water use in real time to ensure plans remain active, accountable, and adaptable during construction
- Optimizing construction decisions continuously to minimize impact as site conditions, sequencing, and climate change
2:00 pm Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
2:10 pm Preparing Your Organization to Meet the Demands of Constant Change
- Shifting from reactive planning to proactive preparation: how can we better anticipate industry trends and empower teams to lead change?
- Planning beyond construction and preparing for ongoing operational support and maintenance once the data center is built to ensure long-term performance and client satisfaction
- Fostering a culture of purpose and belonging by clearly communicating company values, aligning roles with meaningful goals, and involving employees in decision-making