Connect | Virginia // Welcome Panel: Under pressure - Rethinking data center infrastructure for the AI era

Demand is growing at an unprecedented pace, and operators are struggling to keep up with the speed of delivery required. Energy is often cited as the number one constraint, but land scarcity, and supply chain pressures are altering the current landscape just as much. 

At the same time, increasing rack densities are driving major changes in infrastructure, from cooling systems to connectivity solutions. In this fast-changing environment, setting the right priorities and defining a clear pathway to achieve them has become critical.

The panel will explore:

• Ways to adapt to growing demand in saturated vs non-traditional markets
• Strategies to manage lead times for essential infrastructure components
• How to power the industry without overwhelming local utilities
• Understanding the different power and connectivity requirements for AI inference and AI training