Investment Forum | New York // Roundtable 2B: Edge - How is the edge market expanding in the US?

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  • Investment Forum Main Stage
  • Investment & Markets
  • Open Session

Speakers

Lawrence Vo

VP, M&A, Csquare

Scott Willis

President and CEO, DartPoints

Miles Loo

Executive Vice Chairman, Newmark

Charlie Dankner

CSO, 365 Data Centers

Hunter Newby

Chairman & CEO, Newby Ventures

Chea Hart

Chea Hart

Principal, DigitalBridge

As the need for localized computing intensifies, the Edge data center market is navigating the immense impact of AI and persistent energy limitations. This panel will explore the key players leading US investment into Edge data centers, the effects of AI’s proliferation on Edge growth, and examine investment opportunities in related sectors like the Internet of Things.

  • Who is leading in the US for investment into Edge data centers?
  • How have Edge players been impacted by the rise of AI? Is Edge growth comparable to the significant growth seen by hyperscalers?
  • How are Edge operators reacting to energy limitations?
  • How are investors looking at investment opportunities in sectors such as IoT?