DICE Midwest | Data Center Investment Conference & Expo | BISNOW

Exploring Data Center Trends, Opportunities and Developments in Illinois, Ohio and the Greater Midwest

WHAT WILL BE COVERED AT THIS DATA CENTER EVENT

What You’ll Learn:

• Chicago is the third largest city and one of the seven ‘Tier 1’ data center markets across the US – how does it compare to other primary markets?
• The city is showing no signs of slowing down – the region double absorption from 2022 to 2023. How much demand can we expect in 2024?
• Learn about the optimal design principles, engineering strategies and infrastructure considerations to ensure efficient and reliable data center cooling in new high density environments.
• Explore strategies and best practices around power management and storage being applied today, and what is feasible to be deployed at scale.
• Gain insights into the factors influencing data center site selection, including power availability, connectivity, regulatory considerations and tax incentives.
• Learn about which submarkets outside of Elk Grove and Hoffman Estates are becoming data center hubs and attracting development.
• With interest rates still high, how are investors and developers leveraging capital in today’s environment?
• Hear from top project managers about development and building at speed to accommodate unprecedented capacity and how to mitigate risk in the process.

How You’ll Do More Business From Attending This Event: Learn how top players are navigating the region’s density, power and land challenges, which deals are coming to the market and how industry titans are driving new trends to shape the industry. Hear from the industry’s most influential people, connect with decision-makers and expand your network with the right people.

Relevant Data Center News & Developments:

• Developer buys offices near O’Hare, will tear them down for data centers
• AI-driven power demand is set to jump 900% in Chicago Area
• CyrusOne plans campus with two data centers and three towers near Chicago 
• Chicago data-center market challenged by power and land availability constraints 

Who You’ll Meet During Networking: Providers, investors, contractors, lawyers, consultants, brokers, end users, CEOs, vice presidents of construction, engineers, heads of facilities, directors of operations and city officials.

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Nomads Speaking:

• Phillip Koblence | Panel @ 8:30am: “The State of the Midwest Data Center Market: Trends, Opportunities and Challenges in Chicago and Surrounding Midwest Markets”