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Connecting 1,400+ buyers, sellers and peer-groups to design, build and operate next-gen data centers

Bringing together more than 1,400 senior leaders working on the largest data center projects, DCD>Connect | Cancún will drive industry collaboration, help you forge new partnerships and identify innovative solutions to your core challenges.

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It was two days full of learning, innovation, and invaluable networking opportunities. We appreciate the team’s commitment to excellence and innovation in data center management.

The event’s impeccable organization, insightful sessions, and networking opportunities were essential in creating a rich and collaborative environment.

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  • 3 Co-located events
  • 150+ Exhibitors showcasing the latest tech
  • 150+ Expert speakers
  • 1,400+ Senior Data Center Professionals
  • Our Speakers

    John Hawkins

    Global Cloud Data Center Real Estate Lead, IBM

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    John Hawkins

    Global Cloud Data Center Real Estate Lead, IBM

    John Hawkins is the IBM Global Data Center Strategy and Planning Lead. John brings over 20 years and $3B of leasing experience in the data center and commercial real estate fields. John is best known for his work at Telx, where he was the Director of Global Real Estate & Data Center Expansions. During his years at Telx, John expanded the data center portfolio over seven hundred percent and negotiated over $1B+ in leases, leading to the acquisition of Telx by Digital Realty for $1.9 billion. Prior to Telx, John was Vice President of Real Estate and Data Center Logistics at Exenet Technologies, where he was responsible for the complete ownership of a multi-country facility build-out.  Earlier in his career, John was Vice President of International Operations & Real Estate at The Matlen Silver Group, where he opened operations in India and Trinidad.  

    John earned his Masters of Real Estate at New York University.

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    Martín Antúnez

    Founder, LATAM Entry

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    Martín Antúnez

    Founder, LATAM Entry

    Martin as founder of LATAM Entry, LLC has accumulated over 30 years of experience in real estate development, fiber communications, electrical energy grid, data center design/construction/operations and government relation projects in the USA, Europe and Latin America.

    LATAM Entry is experienced and focused in helping businesses establish their presence in Latin America by providing global and domestic real estate site selection to corporate clients with “near or offshoring" interest in the LATAM region.

    Objectives include aligning real estate decisions with overall business strategy, identifying locations that increase profit potential by minimizing one-time costs and ongoing operating expenses, optimizing, procuring and maintaining incentives for new capital projects, and mitigating telecommunications/energy risks at chosen business locations.

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    Guillermo Cipolla

    Fundador, Hyper DC Consulting

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    Guillermo Cipolla

    Fundador, Hyper DC Consulting

    I have over 28 years of solid experience in the technology industry, with a proven track record of success in leading and managing large-scale projects, as well as in cost optimization and customer service improvement. For the past 18 years, I have specialized in the planning, implementation, and administration of data centers for leading market companies, including a notable 25-year career at IBM. With an MBA from Torcuato Di Tella University, for the last 3 years I was leading the business development for Scala Data Centers in the Latin American region. In 2024 I have founded Hyper DC Consulting Company.

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    Manuel Salazar

    Manuel Salazar

    Business Leader and General Manager Data Centers & High-Tech LAR, Trane

    David O’Neill

    Head of Technology, Leviton Network Solutions

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    David O’Neill

    Head of Technology, Leviton Network Solutions

    Ingeniero Químico-Universidad Iberoamericana,27 años en el área de Telecomunicaciones y Cableado estructurado, Data Center Dynamics Designer, cargo actual: Head of Technology en Leviton, funciones: Apoyo al área comercial, soporte en proyectos complejos, programa de certificación de empresas y proyectos. Experiencias laborales anteriores en Bticino, Legrand, Ortronics, Wiremold, Avantel, Henkel, P&G

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    Brunch briefing

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    • Hospitality & Networking
    • Invite-only Session
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    • End-User/Specifier

      September 30 – October 1 US$650 (Early Bird price until 06/30/2025)

      Includes access to

      Connect | Cancún

      Compute | Cancún

      Investment Forum | Cancún

      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

      The End-User/Specifier Pass includes a two-night stay at the Barceló Maya Grand Resort (September 30 and October 1) and access to the three events taking place simultaneously on those dates.

      You will also be invited to private activations, including lunches, cocktails, and y 5x5 (subject to availability), as well as the opportunity to schedule meetings through the event app. Complimentary food and beverages will be available throughout the event.

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    • General Admission

      September 30 – October 1 US$1.750

      Includes access to

      Connect | Cancún

      Compute | Cancún

      Investment Forum | Cancún

      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

      The General Admission Pass includes access to all three events — Connect | Cancún, Compute | Cancún, and Investment | Cancún — taking place simultaneously on September 30 and October 1 (does not include access to the Latam Awards). You will also have the opportunity to schedule meetings through the event app and enjoy complimentary food and beverages throughout the event.

      In case you would like to make your reservation at Barceló Riviera Maya Grand Resort, you can do so through the following link: https://www.barcelo.com/en-us/barcelo-maya-grand-resort/.


      Once your reservation is made, please inform us at [email protected] to include it in the DCD group for the event.

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    • Vendor Pass

      September 30 – October 1 US$2.995

      Includes access to

      Connect | Cancún

      Compute | Cancún

      Investment Forum | Cancún

      For technology vendors, service vendors, resellers and recruiters

      Who qualifies?

      ✅ Technology or Service Vendors

      ✅ Resellers

      ✅ Recruitment Firms

      Extra details

      This pass includes access to all three events — Connect | Cancún, Compute | Cancún, and Investment | Cancún — taking place simultaneously on September 30 and October 1 (does not include access to the Latam Awards). You will also be able to schedule meetings through the event app and enjoy complimentary food and beverages throughout the event.

      In case you would like to make your reservation at Barceló Riviera Maya Grand Resort, you can do so through the following link: https://www.barcelo.com/en-us/barcelo-maya-grand-resort/.
      Once your reservation is made, please inform us at [email protected] to include it in the DCD group for the event.

      Purchase of Multiple Vendor Passes
      If you wish to purchase multiple passes of this type, event sponsorship could offer you greater value, as all our packages include passes for your team members and enhanced access to the event app. Please contact: [email protected] to receive the best rates.

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  • 150+ Exhibitors showcasing the latest tech
  • 150+ Expert speakers
  • 1,400+ Senior Data Center Professionals
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