Data Center Cocktail & Networking
Join us at HOK’s New York studio at 5 Bryant Park on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, for an evening dedicated to the future of sustainable data center design. As digital infrastructure demands accelerate, balancing growth, performance, and environmental responsibility is more critical than ever. This networking gathering brings together top designers, developers, investors, hyperscalers, owners, operators, and data center thought leaders to explore how innovation, adaptive reuse, and regenerative design strategies are shaping the next generation of urban data centers.
Through engaging conversations and networking, attendees will gain firsthand insight into trends in energy efficiency, smart urban integration, and sustainable operations. This is a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders driving responsible growth in the data center sector while exchanging ideas on the intersection of technology, architecture, and sustainability.
Hosted by: Decarb Summits & HOK
Cocktail & Networking Agenda
5:00 - 5:50 PM – Networking Reception
5:50 - 6:00 PM – Opening Remarks
Scott Donachie, CEO at Decarb Summits
- Connecting decision-makers across real estate, finance, and technology to drive sustainable impact, leading over 170+ organizations in transforming the built environment. LinkedIn
6:00 - 6:20 PM – The Regenerative Data Center of The Future
This session examines how data centers can shift from high-impact infrastructure to climate-aligned, regenerative systems through unified landscape, architectural, and technological design.
Sean Quinn, Principal at HOK
- Leads regenerative, low-carbon design strategies that help organizations create healthier, climate-resilient buildings. He specializes in ecosystem-based performance, biomimicry, and net-positive outcomes across global projects. LinkedIn
6:20 - 6:40 PM – Technology Showcase (Open slot)
Innovations driving the next generation of sustainable, efficient, and resilient data centers.
6:40 - 8:00 PM – Networking & Cocktails
Continue the conversation with peers, speakers, and partners in an informal networking setting.