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Connect | New York
DCDConnect
160 Days
Marriott Marquis, Times Square

DCD>Connect is the premier event for those who design, build, and operate next-gen data centers

Bringing together more than 2,500 senior leaders working on North America's largest data center projects, DCD>Connect | New York will drive industry collaboration, help you forge new partnerships and identify innovative solutions to your core challenges.

In addition to our world-class content, our DCD>Connect events are celebrated for their peer-to-peer networking opportunities. Throughout the event, you'll engage with fellow delegates through a variety of small-group activities, whether it’s a silver service lunch briefing, a technology exchange session, a closed-door debate, a morning 5k run in Central Park, an under-30s cocktail hour, or a vibrant icebreaker party in the heart of Times Square!

Join us at DCD>Connect | New York in March 2025, where you can experience unparalleled content, cutting-edge technology discovery, and exceptional networking opportunities.

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Your pass includes access to all three of DCD's co-located events:

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This pass is for end-users within the data infrastructure industry.

Who qualifies?
We welcome professionals working across data center design, build, operations, investment and strategy, as well as individual specializing in IT, compute, storage or networking, from companies including:
- Cloud providers
- Colocation providers
- Enterprise operators
- Advisors/consultancy

Who does not qualify?
- Sales and Marketing professionals do not qualify
- Technology or Service Vendors and Recruiters do no qualify

What does a VIP Pass provide?
This pass provides complete access to all three co-located events taking place at the Marriott Marquis, New York on March 24-25:

  • DCD>Connect | New York
    Connecting data center design, build, operations & strategy teams
  • DCD>Connect | Compute
    Connecting the hyperscale & enterprise IT community to deploy scalable, efficient IT hardware for AI-driven workloads
  • DCD>Connect | Investment
    Connecting senior investors & finance teams driving the economic evolution of the digital infrastructure sector

Your pass includes access to the Icebreaker Party, open content sessions, and the Show Floor. You will also be invited to private sessions based on your unique interests and role, where space allows.

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This pass is for end-users within the data infrastructure industry, as well as the sales & marketing professionals who support them.

Who qualifies?
We welcome professionals in data center design, build, operations, investment, strategy, sales and marketing from companies including:
- Cloud providers
- Colocation providers
- Enterprise operators
- Advisors/consultancy

Who does not qualify?
- Technology or Service Vendors and Recruiters do no qualify

What does a Showfloor Pass provide?
This pass gives you access to both co-located events taking place at the Marriott Marquis, New York on March 25 only:

  • DCD>Connect | New York
    Connecting data center design, build, operations & strategy teams
  • DCD>Connect | Compute
    Connecting the hyperscale & enterprise IT community to deploy scalable, efficient IT hardware for AI-driven workloads

This pass grants you access to the open sessions and Show Floor across both events.

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This pass is for technology vendors, service vendors and recruiters who wish to attend DCD>Connect | New York, DCD>Connect | Compute or the DCD>Connect | Investment events taking place on March 24-25.

What does a All Access Paid Pass provide?
This pass provides complete access to all the open sessions and networking that takes place at all three events across March 24-25, including the Icebreaker Party, open content sessions, and the show floor.

Purchasing multiple All Access Paid Passes
If you wish to purchase multiple passes for your team, event sponsorship could provide you more value. All of our sponsorship packages include All Access Paid Passes. Please get in touch with our team at [email protected] for the best rates.

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People love DCD>Connect, but don't just take our word for it...

  • “First class event that presented a wide variety of perspectives and technologies in an engaging and informative forum.”

    Data Center Project Architect, AWS

  • “I attend DCD>Connect every year and I encourage my colleagues to as well. The interactions with industry professionals can't be beat. I get more done in two days at this show than I can with six months’ worth of phone calls and online meetings.”

    Associate Director, Verizon

  • “DCD>Connect is the right place to stay on the top of the industry challenges and to collaborate (rather than compete) to overcome these challenges.”

    Data Center Manager, JP Morgan Chase

  • “Action packed professional networking and information gathering. Felt like a community!”

    Principal, Omnibus Capital

  • “DCD>Connect is the single most informative event to understand the industry for the spectrum of interdependent participants, from software to hardware, from power to communications. It is the single most important venue for meeting and having substantive conversations across the industry.”

    Consultant, Reilly Associates

  • “Unlike larger shows, DCD>Connect facilitates true 1:1 conversation with vendors allowing deep learning of their products.”

    Senior Manager, Comcast