Connect Data Centers & AI 2026

Artificial intelligence is quickly accelerating demand for data center capacity, reshaping where, and how, the next generation of digital infrastructure is built. As hyperscalers, cloud providers, and AI companies race to secure power, land, and capital, developers face new challenges around site selection, utility partnerships, construction timelines, and community engagement. How are evolving power constraints, financing strategies, and emerging markets influencing development decisions? Join industry leaders as they explore the opportunities and obstacles defining the next wave of AI-driven data center growth.

The surge in AI-driven demand is reshaping how data center deals are sourced, structured, and financed. As developers, investors, hyperscalers, and utilities compete for powered sites and strategic partnerships, navigating complex capital structures, infrastructure constraints, and evolving market dynamics is crucial. Join industry leaders as they discuss the strategies and opportunities driving successful data center transactions in today's evolving market.

As AI accelerates demand for digital infrastructure, developers are reconsidering how data centers are designed, powered, and cooled. With power availability driving site selection, utilities playing a larger role in project delivery, and growing pressure to reduce water consumption and improve efficiency, what will the next generation of AI data centers look like? Panelists will explore the strategies and technologies shaping the future of sustainable, high-performance data center development.

As AI fuels unprecedented demand for data centers, institutional capital continues to flow into digital infrastructure. But with rising development costs, limited power availability, and shifting market dynamics, investment strategies are evolving. Hear how investors, lenders, and developers are evaluating opportunities, structuring partnerships, and positioning for long-term growth.