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American DC Construction Forum in numbers
The American Data Centers Construction Forum in Texas is an exclusive opportunity to engage with top data center infrastructure engineers, data center investors, and technology pioneers at one of the most anticipated data center events in 2026. This event provides a focused platform for exploring innovations in data center cooling, cloud infrastructure, colocation data centers, edge data centers, and hyperscale data centers. Experience a curated lineup of visionary speakers, exhibitors, and delegates driving the future of data center infrastructure companies and next-generation cloud compute ecosystems.
Network with influential data center investors, infrastructure engineers, and decision-makers across the American Data Centers Construction Forum 2026, forging partnerships that power the next era of sustainable computer infrastructure.
We’ve gathered leading global experts to share deep insights and strategies shaping the data center industry and enterprise IT infrastructure event landscape.
Discover cutting-edge data center infrastructure solutions and cloud infrastructure innovations that redefine performance, scalability, and sustainability.
American Data Centers Construction Forum
The American Data Centers Construction Forum is a national platform dedicated to the energy, infrastructure, and innovation driving the next generation of U.S. data centers. Taking place in Houston, Texas, in October 2026, the event brings together Data Centers owners, utilities, EPCs, policymakers, and technology leaders to address the challenge of scaling digital infrastructure sustainably, efficiently, and at speed.
Join industry peers shaping how modern data centers are planned, built, and powered – aligning construction, energy strategy, and advanced technologies to meet the demands of an AI-driven future.
Key American DC Construction Forum Topics
From navigating the complexities of AI-powered data centers to exploring the latest trends in data center infrastructure, the American Data Centers Construction Forum in Houston addresses the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the data center industry. This leading data center conference in Texas brings together global experts to discuss HPC, cloud computing, and data storage solutions—charting a course toward more efficient, scalable, and sustainable computer infrastructure for tomorrow’s digital economy.
The Land & Grid Logic: Where to Build and Why It’s Changing
• Power Sovereignty: Controlling energy supply vs relying on the grid
• Grid Risk Mapping: Comparing markets under ERCOT, PJM Interconnection, and CAISO
• Behind-the-Meter (BTM) Power Strategies: Onsite generation, private wire agreements, and co-location with generation assets
• Interconnection Queues & “Queue Arbitrage” Strategies
• Onsite Generation & Hybrid Power Models (Gas, Storage, Emerging Nuclear)
• Land Banking & Powered Shell Campuses
• Water Availability as a Site Constraint
EPC War Stories: Delivering Projects in a Broken Supply Chain
• The Long-Lead Crisis: Transformers, switchgear, and generators
• Designing for Availability: Engineering around what you can get
• Factory-Integrated Systems & Pre-Assembled Equipment: Scaling factory-built mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• QA/QC in the Factory: Improving quality through controlled production environments
• Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE) & Early Procurement Strategies
• Logistics & Reshoring: Navigating global and domestic supply constraints
The 2026 Labor Cliff: Industrializing the Job Site
• The Skilled Trade Crisis: Securing electricians and pipefitters at scale
• Industrialized Construction (DfMA): Moving from field-built to factory-assembled
• How Much Can Be Built Off-Site? Defining the modular tipping point
• Robotics & Automation on Active Job Sites
• Workforce Pipelines: Partnering with unions and technical schools
• Training for High-Voltage DC Environments
The Grid-Ready Paradox: Permitting, Policy & Public Pressure
• NEPA Timelines & Environmental Review Bottlenecks
• The “Kill Switch” Reality: Curtailment risk in markets like Texas
• Community Pushback (NIMBY): Rethinking design, noise, and visual impact
• Water Use Scrutiny & Cooling Innovation
• Data Centers as Critical Infrastructure: Regulatory implications for EPCs
• Fast-Track Permitting: Myth vs reality
The Second Life Challenge: Retrofitting for AI Workloads
• Structural Limits: Can existing floors support 3,000+ lb AI racks?
• Power Density Shock: Why Legacy Facilities Fail Beyond ~80-100 kW per Rack
• The Plumbing Pivot: Retrofitting liquid cooling and CDUs
• Live-Site Construction: Upgrading without downtime
• Scrap vs Retrofit: Decision frameworks for owners
• Brownfield Advantage: Leveraging existing grid and permits
Circular Construction: Building Net-Positive Data Centers
• District Heating: Exporting waste heat to cities and agriculture
• Low-Carbon Materials: Green steel and carbon-sequestering concrete
• 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy (CFE): Matching supply and demand in real time
• Water Positivity & Closed-Loop Cooling
• Circular Supply Chains & Design for Deconstruction
• Community Integration & Shared Infrastructure
American DC Construction Forum Speakers:
Meet and learn from world-class speakers at the American Data Centers Construction Forum 2026, where experts will share insights into data center infrastructure. Discover transformative advancements in machine learning (ML), data center cooling, and colocation data centers. Join us for this landmark data center industry event and Data Center Expo, where data center infrastructure companies, investors, and technology leaders converge to shape the future of global data center services.
CHAIR OF THE EVENT
Khia Chukudebelu
Senior Director, Global Supply Chain, Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I), Microsoft
Jeffrey Edwards
Senior Lease Construction Manager (AI Delivery), Microsoft Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I), Microsoft
Justen Aguillon
Director, Partnerships & Ecosystem | AI Market Development, Equinix
Amit Prakash
Executive Director US Market Lead | Energy, NTT DATA Europe & LATAM
Ana Quelhas
EVP Hydrogen and Data Centers, EDP
Previous Speakers
CHAIR OF THE EVENT
Khia Chukudebelu
Senior Director, Global Supply Chain, Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I), Microsoft
Chairman of the Event
Fernando C. Hernandez
Chairman of the Board, Society for Low Carbon Technologies
Sid Janga
Senior Director, Land Development, Microsoft
Ahsan Yousufzai
Global Managing Director Energy, NVIDIA
Joseph Boccuzzi, Ph.D.
Head of 5G/6G End-2-End Systems, NVIDIA
Shilen Jhaveri
Program Manager, Data Center Capacity Planning, Google
Marc Bhuyan
Product Manager, Google
Shelley McCain
VP of Energy Strategy, Aligned Data Centers
Carlos Forero
Chief Operating Officer, ODATA – an Aligned Data Centers Company
Chris Hinkle
CEO, TRG Datacenters
Jeffrey Edwards
Senior Lease Construction Manager (AI Delivery), Microsoft Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I), Microsoft
Scott Mason
Regional Administrator, EPA
Dado Slezak
Executive Vice President of Utility Innovation, QTS Data Centers
Asad Raza
Data Center Commissioning Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Sanjay Basu
Senior Director, Cloud Engineering, Oracle
Eric Hoegger
Senior Director, Power and Energy, CyrusOne
Aaron Drucker
Senior Commercial Director, McDermott International
Amit Prakash
Executive Director US Market Lead | Energy, NTT DATA Europe & LATAM
Amanda C. Duhon
VP & Regional Director, North & Central America, EIC
Juliana Garaizar
Partner, Energybackers
Noah Fons
Senior Manager, Regional Economic Development, Greater Houston Partnership
Jon B. Brown
CEO, DCIP Group
Hadassa Lutz
Advisor, DCIP Group
Carolina Villegas
Sr Global Director, Business Development, EagleBurgmann
Cam Yearty
Manager Economic Development, CenterPoint Energy
Jean-Marc Denis
Chief Product Officer, Submer
Abdumalik Mirakhmedov
Founder and Executive President, GDA
Erik Norgren
VP of Development and Engineering, Prime Power
Pervez Siddique
Chief Development Officer, Prime Power
Radha Soorya
Senior Vice President Transmission, BrightNight
Ana Quelhas
EVP Hydrogen and Data Centers, EDP
Ben Jawdat
Founder & CEO, Revterra
Dave Lall
CEO, Ambit Polyurethane
Kirk Stalis
Director, Power Generation, Enerflex
Andy Steinhubl
Founding Board Member, Energy Abundance
Latrice Harkness
Director of Engineering, North American Electric Reliability Corporation
Moshe Bonder
Head of Origination, National Grid Ventures
Eduardo Ramirez Bettoni
Director of R&D, Powell Industries
Kyle B. Reynolds
President, American Association of Professional Landmen
Eric Rubenstein
Managing Partner, New Climate Ventures
Ron Mann
Vice President, Compu Dynamics Modular
Maksim Sonin
Fellow, Stanford University
James E. Campos
President, Red Post Energy Futures | Frmr. Dep. Secretary of Commerce & Trade/Energy, Virginia | Frmr. U.S. DoE Assistant Secretary
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Event Highlights of the American Data Centers Forum
Visionary Keynote Sessions
Gain insights from global leaders, energy sector pioneers, and policymakers as they present cutting-edge strategies for integrating energy technologies into data centers and AI infrastructure. These sessions will explore the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in transforming industries, driving innovation, and shaping the future of AI-powered data center facilities.
Innovative Energy Technology Showcases
Discover the latest breakthroughs in energy advancements, thermal solutions, cooling systems, energy optimizations. Attendees will experience Tools and Techniques for Managing Petabytes of Information, solutions to implement Zero-Trust Architectures and more.
Strategic Networking Opportunities
Engage with top industry experts, data center professionals, and key energy sector stakeholders in exclusive networking sessions. These gatherings provide a unique platform to build partnerships, exchange ideas, and collaborate on the future of AI-powered data centers, innovative data center projects, and digital infrastructure development.
In-Depth Panel Discussions
Participate in thought-provoking panels on pressing topics such as data center energy innovations, the future of AI infrastructure, the impact of industry regulations, importance of data center heat reuse and advancements in Environmental Footprint of AI Training Models. Gain actionable insights and learn about groundbreaking initiatives like the Stargate Project.
Exclusive Technical Sessions
Attend specialized sessions offering in-depth exploration of critical aspects of AI technology, policy developments, and emerging market trends, delivering practical knowledge and actionable insights for participants.
Additional Benefits
1. Buyer Representation
Many of our attendees represent Hydrogen buyers, offering exhibitors and sponsors unique opportunities for face-to-face meetings with key decision-makers.
2. Exhibitor, Speaker, and Sponsor Support
We provide targeted business matchmaking services for our exhibitors, speakers, and sponsors, ensuring you connect with the right people to drive your business forward.
3. Executive-Level Attendance
Our event attracts senior executives and decision-makers from top organizations in the Hydrogen industry, making it the perfect platform to foster high-level connections.
5. Comprehensive Marketing
Your participation as a speaker, exhibitor, or sponsor comes with exclusive marketing support, ensuring your brand gains maximum visibility across our social media channels, newsletters, and more.
4. Prestigious Event Organization
As a well-established business event organizer, ALJ Group’s meticulously curated events are synonymous with prestige and professional excellence.
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FAQ
How to Make Data Centers More Eco-Friendly?
|Operators are adopting liquid cooling, advanced airflow design, and renewable energy integration to reduce environmental impact. Efficiency and sustainability are now central to growth. Find out how leaders are making data centers greener at the American Data Centers Construction Forum 2026.
Data Center Events to Attend in 2026?
The must-attend gathering in 2026 is the American Data Centers Construction Forum, bringing together leaders, investors, and innovators to one place in Houston in April.
What are the Big 3 Data Centers?
The “big 3” often refers to hyperscale providers—Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud – who operate some of the world’s largest infrastructures. Explore their impact, and what it means for the wider industry, at the American Data Centers Construction Forum 2026, in Houston, April.
What Data Centers to Invest In?
Investors are looking at facilities that combine scalability, energy efficiency, and strong connectivity hubs. The most promising opportunities often align with growing AI and cloud workloads. Discover expert insights and strategies at the American Data Centers Construction Forum 2026, in Houston.
What are the Top 5 Data Centers in the World?
The largest and most advanced data centers are known for vast capacity, cutting-edge cooling, and global network reach. Rankings shift as technology evolves and new mega-campuses open. Join the American Data Centers Construction Forum 2026 to learn which facilities lead today – and what’s coming next.