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Connecting the hyperscale and enterprise IT community to deploy scalable, efficient IT hardware for AI-driven workloads

AI workloads are fundamentally reshaping IT infrastructure, putting huge demands on densities, processing power and networks. 

The DCD>Connect | Compute event series helps the individuals meeting this challenge to make informed decisions faster, through tailored networking, technology-discovery and best-practice sharing.

In New York, you'll join 400+ IT infrastructure, AI and HPC leaders, from enterprise and hyperscale, set to share their vision for the hardware driving computing forward.

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“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

  • 400+ IT infrastructure, AI and HPC leaders
  • 120+ Exhibitors
  • 40+ Expert Speakers
  • 3 Co-Located Events
  • Our Speakers

    Zaid Kahn

    Independent Thought Leader, Hardware and Data Center Engineering

    Zaid Kahn

    Zaid Kahn

    Independent Thought Leader, Hardware and Data Center Engineering

    DCD>Debate: NVIncible - Can the current chip monopoly be challenged?

    • Compute
    • Open Session
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    Presentation: The era of AI Agents in the enterprise and its impact on Infrastructure

    • Compute Main Stage
    • Compute
    • Storage
    • Networking
    • Open Session
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    Tom Garvens

    Vice President - Advanced Technology Innovation, Google

    Tom Garvens

    Tom Garvens

    Vice President - Advanced Technology Innovation, Google

    Hands on technology executive with over 30 years of leadership in architectural definition, team building, engineering execution, and launch success. Results oriented with a strong track record of execution, incorporating many first to market IP elements. Track record of talent acquisition, development, and retention. Core Competencies: Cultivating innovation, execution planning/steering, tech partner relationships, and customer collaboration.

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    Welcome Panel: AI unleashed - Data, compute and the future of everything

    • Compute
    • Storage
    • Networking
    • Open Session
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    J Metz

    Technical Director - Systems Design, AMD

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    J Metz

    Technical Director - Systems Design, AMD

    J is a Technical Director for Systems Design for AMD and holds several roles of influence in the tech industry. He is currently serving his 4th term as Chair of the Board of Directors of SNIA, as well as the inaugural Chair of the Ultra Ethernet Consortium formed in 2023.

    Recognized as a leading storage networking expert, J is an evangelist for all related technologies and has a unique ability to dissect and explain complex concepts and strategies. He is passionate about the inner workings and application of emerging technologies. He does so by coordinating and leading strategic initiatives related to systems architecture, including storage and networking.

    J has previously held roles in both the startup ecosystem and Fortune 100 companies as a Field CTO, R&D Engineer, Solutions Architect, and Systems Engineer. His extensive leadership across several key industry standards groups, SNIA, and former board member of the Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA), and Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe). He was crucial in the founding of the Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC), one of the fastest-growing projects in the Linux Foundation.
    J is a sought-after entertaining presenter and a prolific writer. He has won multiple awards as a speaker and author, writing over 300 articles and giving presentations and webinars attended by over 10,000 people.

    A popular blogger and active on X, his areas of expertise include high-performance storage and networking solutions. He earned his PhD from the University of Georgia.

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    Major Panel: Storage Wars - Optimizing storage for AI, from data ingestion to training and inference

    • Compute Main Stage
    • Storage
    • Open Session
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    Robert Novo

    Head of Compliance and US Gov Network Engineering, Oracle

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    Robert Novo

    Head of Compliance and US Gov Network Engineering, Oracle

    Robert Novo has in-depth experience in service delivery, network operations, executive consulting, leading-edge technology and carrier-grade, resilient telecommunications. Robert is experienced with leading large team consulting projects, managing shifting priorities and delivering on-time with quality to CxOs of Fortune 500, multi-national customers.

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    Major Panel: Next-level networks - Networking for AI workloads at scale

    • Compute Main Stage
    • Networking
    • Open Session
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    Wellington Lordelo

    Global Director of AI & Innovation, Digital Realty

    Wellington Lordelo

    Wellington Lordelo

    Global Director of AI & Innovation, Digital Realty

    Wellington Lordelo is the Global Director of AI and Innovation at Digital Realty, where he drives cutting-edge solutions that help enterprises and service providers harness the power of AI and data-driven strategies for digital transformation. With over 20 years of experience in IT and telecom, Wellington has a proven track record of collaborating globally with Fortune 500 companies on multi-cloud solutions, data center optimization, and enterprise strategy.
    He holds the main certifications in Generative AI, Network and has spoken at numerous industry events across the Americas.

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    Major Panel: Next-level networks - Networking for AI workloads at scale

    • Compute Main Stage
    • Networking
    • Open Session
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    Welcome Panel: AI unleashed - Data, compute and the future of everything

    • Compute
    • Storage
    • Networking
    • Open Session
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    Aryo Kresnadi

    Aryo Kresnadi

    Technical Director, Global Network Architecture, FedEx

    Sean Varley

    Chief Evangelist, VP of Business Development, Ampere

    Sean_Varley

    Sean Varley

    Chief Evangelist, VP of Business Development, Ampere

    Sean Varley is the Chief Evangelist and leader of ecosystem development and partner programs at Ampere. His group is responsible for go to market, messaging, strategy and execution of developer and partner ecosystem growth programs. The team covers marketing strategy, strategic business relationships, business planning and developer recruitment for Cloud Native Computing in the rapidly evolving Cloud and Edge server markets. Our goal is to provide Products and Solutions that showcase the disruptive advantage our unique Cloud-Native server processors provide to the market.

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    Major Panel: Win the race to scale - How can data centers keep up with rising compute, storage, and networking needs in the AI boom?

    • Compute Main Stage
    • Compute
    • Storage
    • Networking
    • Open Session
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    Darrick Horton

    Founder & CEO, Tensorwave

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    Darrick Horton

    Founder & CEO, Tensorwave

    Darrick Horton is the Founder and CEO of TensorWave, a leading AI compute and cloud solutions company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a serial entrepreneur, Darrick has successfully founded and led several technology startups, focusing on data center, cloud infrastructure, and semiconductor technology. His career also includes experience on Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works team, where he worked on nuclear fusion. Prior to that, he contributed to several research projects including NASA-funded plasma physics research as well as astrophysics research with the LIGO project.

    Beyond his professional achievements, Darrick has served as the President of Engineers Without Borders, where he dedicated his efforts to supporting the development of disadvantaged communities worldwide.

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    DCD>Debate: NVIncible - Can the current chip monopoly be challenged?

    • Compute
    • Open Session
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    Major Panel: Win the race to scale - How can data centers keep up with rising compute, storage, and networking needs in the AI boom?

    • Compute Main Stage
    • Compute
    • Storage
    • Networking
    • Open Session
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    Gary Grider

    HPC Division Leader, Los Alamos National Laboratory

    Gary Grider

    Gary Grider

    HPC Division Leader, Los Alamos National Laboratory

    Major Panel: Storage Wars - Optimizing storage for AI, from data ingestion to training and inference

    • Compute Main Stage
    • Storage
    • Open Session
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    Bob Sutor

    CEO, Sutor Group Intelligence and Advisory

    Bob Sutor

    Bob Sutor

    CEO, Sutor Group Intelligence and Advisory

    DCD>Talks: Quantum conundrum: Can AI and quantum computing be integrated effectively?

    • Compute Main Stage
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    • Open Session
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    • End-User/Specifier

      March 24-25 Free

      Includes access to

      Connect | New York

      Compute | New York

      Investment Forum | New York

      For end-users within the digital infrastructure industry

      Who qualifies?

      ✅ End-users within the data center industry from Enterprise and Hyperscale

      ✅ End-users specializing in IT, Compute, Storage or Networking

      ✅ Technical roles from Colocation Operators

      ✅ Specifiers of data center technology & services (technical roles) from AECs (Architects, Consulting Engineers, Contractors), Systems Integrators and Energy Utilities

      ✅ Procurement teams

      Who does not qualify?

      ❌Sales & Marketing Professionals

      ❌Technology or Service Vendors

      ❌Resellers

      ❌Recruitment Firms

      Extra details

      End-User/Specifier passes include access to all three co-located events on March 24-25. You will also be invited to private activations included hosted lunches, cocktail hours and tech exchange sessions (subject to availability) and have the ability to book meetings via the event app. Complimentary food & beverages are provided throughout the event.

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    • General Admission

      March 24-25 $595

      Includes access to

      Connect | New York

      Compute | New York

      Investment Forum | New York

      For digital infrastructure investors, analysts and sales & marketing professionals

      Who qualifies?

      ✅ Sales & Marketing Professionals from: Colocation & Cloud Providers, AECs (Architects, Consulting Engineers, Contractors), Systems Integrators and Energy Utilities

      ✅ Digital Infrastructure Investors/Analysts

      ✅ Law Firms & Professional Advisory Services

      Who does not qualify?

      ❌Technology or Service Vendors 

      ❌Resellers

      ❌Recruitment Firms

      Extra details

      General Admission passes include access to all three co-located events on March 24-25, with the ability to book meetings via the event app. Complimentary food & beverages are provided throughout the event.

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    • Vendor Pass

      March 24-25 $2,995

      Includes access to

      Connect | New York

      Compute | New York

      Investment Forum | New York

      For technology vendors, service vendors, resellers and recruiters

      Who qualifies?

      ✅ Technology or Service Vendors

      ✅ Resellers

      ✅ Recruitment Firms

      Extra details

      This pass provides complete access to all of 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 Vendor passes

      If you wish to purchase multiple passes for your team, event sponsorship could provide you more value, as all of our packages include passes for your team members and enhanced access to the event app. Please contact: [email protected] for the best rates.

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  • 400+ IT infrastructure, AI and HPC leaders
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