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