Data Center Summit (Mid-Atlantic)

This summit is designed for policymakers, investors, hyperscalers, owners and operators, and leading design and construction firms, as well as technology providers advancing onsite power generation and next-generation solutions in water, cooling, and data center resource optimization.

Power Constraints & Grid Capacity
Explosive demand for data centers—especially in Loudoun County—is straining the electric grid, creating challenges around interconnection timelines, transmission upgrades, and access to reliable, scalable power.

Policy, Zoning & Regulatory Uncertainty
Policymakers across the Mid-Atlantic are reevaluating zoning rules, tax incentives, and permitting frameworks, creating a shifting landscape for investors, developers, and operators.

Water Usage, Cooling & Environmental Impact
Data centers require significant water and advanced cooling systems, raising concerns about sustainability and resource management while driving demand for innovative water, cooling, and efficiency technologies.

Infrastructure Costs, Design & Speed to Market
Rising costs, supply chain constraints, and the need for faster deployment are pushing cutting-edge design and construction approaches, along with new technologies that optimize performance from build-out to full operations

Confirmed speakers:

Jigar Shah, Co Managing Partner, Multiplier

Apoorv Gayal, Decarbonization Lead, HOK

Gary Oppendahl, EVP, The Sun Company

Chris VanderWeyden, Senior Associate, Gensler

Joniel Cha, Global Energy & Infrastructure, Google

Rajiv Bazaj, VP, Constellation

Scott Donachie, CEO, Decarb Summits