DCD>Connect is the premier event for those who design, build, and operate next-gen data centers
Bringing together more than 1,200 senior leaders working across the cloud & colocation ecosystem, DCD>Connect | Virginia will drive industry collaboration, help you forge new partnerships, and identify innovative solutions to your core challenges.
In addition to our world-class content, our DCD>Connect events are celebrated for their peer-to-peer networking opportunities. Throughout the event, you'll engage with fellow delegates through a variety of small-group activities, whether it’s a silver service lunch briefing, a technology exchange session, a closed-door debate, a group 5k run, a pickleball tournament, a golf tournament, an under-30s cocktail hour, or an icebreaker party at the beautiful Lansdowne Resort & Spa!
Join us at DCD>Connect | Virginia on November 6-7 at the Lansdowne Resort & Spa, where you can experience unparalleled content, cutting-edge technology discovery, and exceptional networking opportunities.
Confirmed speakers include...
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Rick Galietta Director, Office of the CTO - Enterprise Strategy and Platform Enablement, Digital Realty
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Stephanie Schmidt General Manager Platform Strategy and Market Intelligence, Intel Data Center & AI Group, Intel Corp
Driving industry discussion & collaboration
The DCD>Connect | Virginia content program will explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the digital infrastructure ecosystem in North America and beyond. Industry experts will share their insights through engaging discussions, executive interviews, and impassioned debates over two days of industry-leading content.
Major themes include:
- Liquid Cooling Dilemma: Should you embrace cutting-edge liquid cooling technologies to improve efficiency, or do the risks of operational disaster outweigh the benefits?
- Edge Computing & AI: Is it feasible to fully integrate edge computing and AI technologies into your data center operations, or is it too ambitious to have it all?
- Sustainability Programs: Are your sustainability initiatives making a real impact, or are they merely greenwashing efforts to appear environmentally friendly?
- Batteries vs. Diesel: Are batteries the future of backup power solutions, offering a cleaner alternative, or are they just a distraction from the reliability of traditional diesel generators?
Ready to attend? Select your pass for DCD>Connect | Virginia
- VIP All Access Pass Free November 6-7
- Leadership Summit Pass Free November 6-7 (Includes VIP access to DCD>Connect | Virginia)
- Show Floor Pass Free November 7 only
- All Access Paid Pass $2,995 November 6-7
Who can apply?
VIP Passes are available to representatives from Hyperscale/Cloud, Enterprise, Colocation and Investment companies, as well as those from AEC/Advisory who are not in a Business Development/Sales/Marketing role.
Technology Vendors and Recruitment firms are not eligible for a VIP All Access Pass, but can purchase an All Access Paid Pass.
*Please note that due to capacity limits we are only able to allocate 10 VIP All Access passes per AEC/Advisory company. There are no capacity limits on groups from Hyperscale/Cloud, Enterprise, Investment, or Colocation companies, however those with sales, marketing or business development roles must book either a Show Floor Access pass or contact concierge@datacenterdynamics.com to book a paid two-day paid all access pass for $1,295.
What's included?
VIP All Access Passes include:
- Access to all of the content and networking taking place on November 6-7
- A VIP Welcome Lunch
- Access to chatham-house debates and workshops on November 6
- Access to the Technology Exchanges on November 6
- Access to the Icebreaker Reception on the evening of November 6
- Access to closed-door Hosted Lunch Briefings
- Access to the VIP Lounge throughout the event
- Full access to the showfloor, three industry-leading content stages & best-in-class networking opportunities
Who can apply?
Leadership Summit Passes available to C-suite executives or equivalent decision-makers from major service providers, including Colocation, Cloud and Hyperscale.
What's included?
A Leadership Summit Pass grants you:
- Complete VIP access to the full DCD>Connect | Virginia program on November 6-7
- Exclusive access to the closed-door DCD>Leadership Summit on November 7
Who can apply?
Enterprise, Hyperscale and Investment companies, as well as those from Colocation and AEC/Advisory companies (including those with sales, marketing & business development job titles). Resellers and Systems Integrators are also eligible for Showfloor passes.
What's included?
A Showfloor Pass gives you complimentary access to all of the content taking place on the November 7 (8:00am - 5:00pm), as well as access to the show floor so you can network with technology vendors and solutions providers who suit your buying needs.
Showfloor Passes do not include access to Day One of the event, Hosted Lunch Briefings, or other invite-only activites.
Who can apply?
All Access Paid Passes are available for Technology Vendors and Recruiters looking to attend both days of DCD>Connect | Virginia.
Please note that invite-only activities are not included in the All Access Paid Pass, such as closed-door lunch briefings or the golf day. Please see the agenda for further details.
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“First class event that presented a wide variety of perspectives and technologies in an engaging and informative forum.”
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“I attend DCD>Connect every year and I encourage my colleagues to as well. The interactions with industry professionals can't be beat. I get more done in two days at this show than I can with six months’ worth of phone calls and online meetings.”
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“DCD>Connect is the right place to stay on the top of the industry challenges and to collaborate (rather than compete) to overcome these challenges.”
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“Action packed professional networking and information gathering. Felt like a community!”
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“DCD>Connect is the single most informative event to understand the industry for the spectrum of interdependent participants, from software to hardware, from power to communications. It is the single most important venue for meeting and having substantive conversations across the industry.”
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“Unlike larger shows, DCD>Connect facilitates true 1:1 conversation with vendors allowing deep learning of their products.”
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