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  • Hospitality & Networking
  • Invite-only Session
  • iMasons Program
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Speakers

Skyler Holloway

Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio, Switch

Alise Porto

SVP of Energy and Sustainability, Switch

Anthony Paul

Anthony Paul

Senior Director of Strategic Accounts, Salute Inc

Alison Marlow Reese

Data Center Business Development Leader, HDR

Neenad Dave

Neenad Dave

VP Capital Markets, Switch

As the next generation of industry talent, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds.

This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years' experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with [email protected] to RSVP.

Agenda:

The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths, build networks, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry.

5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing

A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening.

5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion

Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths, to the skills that matter most, to what they wish they'd known starting out.

5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship

You'll rotate around tables, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small, informal conversations. Come with your questions, give a brief intro, and don't forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on.

6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing

A chance to ask anything you didn't get to cover, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect, ask real questions, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship.