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🌐 Data Center Events 2026: Previewing the Biggest Data Center Conferences of the Year
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Data Center Events 2026: Previewing the Biggest Conferences
Discover the top data center events of 2026, where experts will unveil innovations, address challenges, and shape the future of digital infrastructure.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:22 PM
🌐 Data Center Events 2026: Previewing the Biggest Data Center Conferences of the Year
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As grid delivery timelines struggle to keep pace with the rapid growth of AI data centers, operators are turning to on-site power solutions. Experts weigh in on the challenges and opportunities of this transformation.
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How Data Centers Are Adapting to Grid Constraints
As grid delivery timelines struggle to keep pace with the rapid growth of AI data centers, operators are turning to on-site power solutions.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:20 PM
As grid delivery timelines struggle to keep pace with the rapid growth of AI data centers, operators are turning to on-site power solutions. Experts weigh in on the challenges and opportunities of this transformation.
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Nvidia continued its partnership streak this week, announcing plans to team up with EPRI, Prologis, and InfraPartners to study smaller-scale data centers for distributed inference, which would be used for real-time processing across various sectors.
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Nvidia, EPRI, Prologis & InfraPartners Plan Smaller Data Centers
The partners hope smaller data centers built closer to the grid will increase inference efficiency as demand grows.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Nvidia continued its partnership streak this week, announcing plans to team up with EPRI, Prologis, and InfraPartners to study smaller-scale data centers for distributed inference, which would be used for real-time processing across various sectors.
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In a groundbreaking move, SpaceX has acquired xAI. The merger aligns Elon Musk’s aerospace ambitions with his AI vision, potentially paving the way for projects like deploying data centers in space.
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Read more about the deal and expert insights ⤵️
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Musk Merges xAI, SpaceX, Outlines Space Goals
The newly merged entity is now reportedly valued at $1.25 trillion ahead of its initial public offering.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:54 PM
In a groundbreaking move, SpaceX has acquired xAI. The merger aligns Elon Musk’s aerospace ambitions with his AI vision, potentially paving the way for projects like deploying data centers in space.
Read more about the deal and expert insights ⤵️
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Read more about the deal and expert insights ⤵️
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New: SpaceX has filed with the FTC for approval of an orbital, solar-powered data center constellation with up to one million satellites to support AI ambitions on Earth.
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Musk’s SpaceX to Join Data Center Space Race
The Elon Musk-led company is planning to launch a constellation of up to one million satellites to serve as orbital data centers.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:55 PM
New: SpaceX has filed with the FTC for approval of an orbital, solar-powered data center constellation with up to one million satellites to support AI ambitions on Earth.
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Catch up: California-based fabless semiconductor firm AmberSemi said it has taped out a new power-delivery device for AI processors in data centers, claiming large power reductions in board-level power distribution losses.
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AmberSemi Launches PowerTile to Cut Data Center Power Drain
The company said its new power delivery solution will support advanced AI chips and drastically reduce energy waste.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Catch up: California-based fabless semiconductor firm AmberSemi said it has taped out a new power-delivery device for AI processors in data centers, claiming large power reductions in board-level power distribution losses.
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Data center experts convened at the #PowerGen International conference in San Antonio last week to discuss how AI is reshaping the industry.
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Check out our coverage of the event: www.datacenterknowledge.com/energy-power...
Data Centers in the AI Era: A New Blueprint for Growth
As AI demand accelerates, data centers are rethinking grid access, cost-sharing, and power generation, with speed to power as the critical factor.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Data center experts convened at the #PowerGen International conference in San Antonio last week to discuss how AI is reshaping the industry.
Check out our coverage of the event: www.datacenterknowledge.com/energy-power...
Check out our coverage of the event: www.datacenterknowledge.com/energy-power...
To help you navigate the year ahead, we’ve compiled a series of forward-looking articles that dive into the key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the data center industry in 2026.
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Data Center Outlook 2026: Today’s Innovations, Tomorrow’s Reality
Discover how 2026 will redefine data centers with AI innovation, emerging markets, and strategies to overcome power and scalability challenges.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:23 PM
To help you navigate the year ahead, we’ve compiled a series of forward-looking articles that dive into the key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the data center industry in 2026.
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Digital Edge has announced plans to invest $4.5 billion to build one of Indonesia’s largest AI-ready hyperscale data center campuses, marking its largest infrastructure commitment to date.
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Digital Edge to Develop 500 MW Data Center Campus in Indonesia
The data center operator said it will invest $4.5 billion to build an AI-ready facility on the outskirts of Jakarta.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Digital Edge has announced plans to invest $4.5 billion to build one of Indonesia’s largest AI-ready hyperscale data center campuses, marking its largest infrastructure commitment to date.
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🔋 We spoke with Chad Boyer, senior principal technical leader in EPRI’s Advanced Nuclear Technology program, about the challenges, opportunities, and timeline for nuclear-powered digital infrastructure.
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Can Advanced Nuclear Reactors Solve the Data Center Power Puzzle?
EPRI’s Chad Boyer shares insights on SMRs and the challenges of reshaping data center energy strategies to meet surging demand.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:35 PM
🔋 We spoke with Chad Boyer, senior principal technical leader in EPRI’s Advanced Nuclear Technology program, about the challenges, opportunities, and timeline for nuclear-powered digital infrastructure.
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🌐 Balancing Innovation and Safety: EPA’s Focus on Data Center Cooling Chemicals
How can the industry balance the demand for cutting-edge cooling solutions with environmental and public safety?
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How can the industry balance the demand for cutting-edge cooling solutions with environmental and public safety?
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EPA Prioritizes Data Center Chemical Reviews Amid TSCA Debate
Federal initiative aims to expedite approvals for novel cooling chemicals, though it also bring potential environmental concerns to the fore.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:28 PM
🌐 Balancing Innovation and Safety: EPA’s Focus on Data Center Cooling Chemicals
How can the industry balance the demand for cutting-edge cooling solutions with environmental and public safety?
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How can the industry balance the demand for cutting-edge cooling solutions with environmental and public safety?
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New: Meta Platforms has unveiled a $6 billion multi-year fiber-optic supply agreement with glassmaker Corning to accelerate the expansion of the company's US data center infrastructure.
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Read what analysts have to say about this latest investment 🔗
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Meta Inks $6B Fiber Optic Deal with Corning for US Data Centers
The companies said the multi-year agreement will support Meta’s massive AI data center buildout plans.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:09 PM
New: Meta Platforms has unveiled a $6 billion multi-year fiber-optic supply agreement with glassmaker Corning to accelerate the expansion of the company's US data center infrastructure.
Read what analysts have to say about this latest investment 🔗
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Read what analysts have to say about this latest investment 🔗
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📖 Explore the key milestones that shaped the data center industry and discover how AI is defining its future:
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Data Center Milestones: From ENIAC to Generative AI
Across eight decades, data centers have evolved from room-sized single machines to globally distributed, hyperscale infrastructure.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:02 PM
📖 Explore the key milestones that shaped the data center industry and discover how AI is defining its future:
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Microsoft has introduced its latest in-house designed silicon, the Maia 200 – an inference accelerator engineered to deliver significant gains in performance and efficiency for large-scale AI workloads.
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Microsoft Unveils Maia 200 In-House Inference Chip
Designed on TSMC’s 3nm process, Microsoft’s latest silicon promises faster AI inference processing.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Microsoft has introduced its latest in-house designed silicon, the Maia 200 – an inference accelerator engineered to deliver significant gains in performance and efficiency for large-scale AI workloads.
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Nvidia has invested an additional $2 billion in neocloud provider CoreWeave, as the companies race to build out 5 GW in AI data centers by 2030.
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Nvidia Commits $2B to CoreWeave for 5 GW Data Center Expansion
The companies increase their bet on AI infrastructure as Nvidia moves to secure more cloud computing capacity as demand for its GPUs soars.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Nvidia has invested an additional $2 billion in neocloud provider CoreWeave, as the companies race to build out 5 GW in AI data centers by 2030.
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Hyperscale AI is redefining how electricity is planned, procured, and delivered, as the surge in AI data center projects compels utilities, grid operators, and equipment manufacturers to compress multiyear schedules into shorter delivery windows.
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How Hyperscale AI Is Remaking the Power Grid
With AI campuses demanding concentrated, near-continuous power, the grid is evolving rapidly. Here are insights from the PowerGen International 2026 event.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Hyperscale AI is redefining how electricity is planned, procured, and delivered, as the surge in AI data center projects compels utilities, grid operators, and equipment manufacturers to compress multiyear schedules into shorter delivery windows.
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DayOne has unveiled early-stage plans to develop a data center project in Nurmijärvi, around 30 km north of Helsinki, as it accelerates its European expansion.
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DayOne Consolidates Finland Data Center Expansion
The company’s announcement to develop a new data center project north of Helsinki comes after the operator gained more than $2 billion in funding.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:11 PM
DayOne has unveiled early-stage plans to develop a data center project in Nurmijärvi, around 30 km north of Helsinki, as it accelerates its European expansion.
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🛡️ Interview: Inside the SIA’s Push for Data Center Security
We spoke with Jim Black, senior director at Microsoft, about the SIA’s new advisory board and its critical mission to tackle evolving data center security challenges.
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We spoke with Jim Black, senior director at Microsoft, about the SIA’s new advisory board and its critical mission to tackle evolving data center security challenges.
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Interview: Inside the SIA’s Push for Data Center Security
We spoke with Jim Black about the SIA’s new advisory board and its mission to tackle evolving data center security challenges.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:35 PM
🛡️ Interview: Inside the SIA’s Push for Data Center Security
We spoke with Jim Black, senior director at Microsoft, about the SIA’s new advisory board and its critical mission to tackle evolving data center security challenges.
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We spoke with Jim Black, senior director at Microsoft, about the SIA’s new advisory board and its critical mission to tackle evolving data center security challenges.
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⏰ PTP is the New NTP: How Data Centers Are Achieving Real-Time Precision
Data centers are evolving from NTP to PTP for ultra-precise time synchronization, unlocking real-time workloads and applications.
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Data centers are evolving from NTP to PTP for ultra-precise time synchronization, unlocking real-time workloads and applications.
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PTP is the New NTP: How Data Centers Achieve Real-Time Precision
Data centers are shifting from NTP to PTP for precise time synchronization, enabling real-time workloads but requiring complex network upgrades.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
⏰ PTP is the New NTP: How Data Centers Are Achieving Real-Time Precision
Data centers are evolving from NTP to PTP for ultra-precise time synchronization, unlocking real-time workloads and applications.
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Data centers are evolving from NTP to PTP for ultra-precise time synchronization, unlocking real-time workloads and applications.
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We spoke with Moody’s analysts about their $3 trillion forecast for data center investments by 2030 and how power constraints are reshaping strategies.
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Moody’s Forecasts $3 Trillion Data Center Investment by 2030
We spoke with Moody’s analysts about their $3 trillion forecast for data center investments by 2030 and how power constraints are reshaping strategies.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:12 PM
We spoke with Moody’s analysts about their $3 trillion forecast for data center investments by 2030 and how power constraints are reshaping strategies.
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💡 With all eyes on AI, data centers are emerging as commercial real estate’s jewel for 2026, writes Green Street’s David Guarino.
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Data Centers Are Commercial Real Estate’s Jewel for 2026
Despite the data center sector seeing unprecedented growth, power access remains a constraint limiting the pace of new capacity delivery in some markets.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:31 PM
💡 With all eyes on AI, data centers are emerging as commercial real estate’s jewel for 2026, writes Green Street’s David Guarino.
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We had the opportunity to speak with Soluna CEO John Belizaire about the company’s innovative approach to renewable energy and site selection strategy.
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Soluna Expands Texas Campus With 100 MW AI-Ready Data Center
A partnership with data center developer Metrobloks for Kati 2 marks the latest stage in Soluna’s digital infrastructure investment plan.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM
We had the opportunity to speak with Soluna CEO John Belizaire about the company’s innovative approach to renewable energy and site selection strategy.
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