5th Industrial Revolution: The Data-Driven Future Needs You
This session explores the data center industry's pivotal role in the 5th Industrial Revolution, driven by AI. It addresses the challenges of increasing power demands and talent shortages in the face of explosive AI growth. The panel will discuss the evolution of data centers, their current state, and future innovations needed to sustain our digital future. Industry experts will share insights on sustainable energy solutions, the creation of data centers as the "5th Utility," and opportunities for new talent.
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Dana Adams
Vantage Data Centers

Christian Belady
DigitalBridge

Chris Crosby
Compass Datacenters
Kirk Offel
Overwatch