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DCW21-card_Data-Center-Professionals_555.png Network With Leading Professionals Mix and mingle with other leading industry professionals. Data Center World offers more networking opportunities with peer professionals and industry luminaries than any other event of its kind. EVENT AGENDA DCW21-card_Leading-Solutions-Providers_555.png Explore Products & Services Solution providers will be on hand to demonstrate products and services you can compare in real time to help you optimize your data center strategy and make the right decisions for your company. SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR LIST DCW21-card_Industry-Thought-Leaders_555.png Learn From Thought Leaders Improve your data center management skills and stay current with educational sessions, including keynotes, panel discussions, case study presentations and exclusive workshops. CONFERENCE TRACKS Keynotes Announced - More to Come! Cecilia Merzbacher (2).png Quantum Computing: Preparing for the Data Center of the Future We've heard about quantum computing for years, and while it still may be a few years off, it'll be transforming the data center before we know it. When it arrives, quantum computing is expected to transform the data center like no other technology. So, what will it do for the data center? Dr. Celia Merzbacher will explain what we should know now – and what we should do now – to prepare for this transformation. Dr. Celia Merzbacher Executive Director Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) Learn more speaker_chase_christina_200x200.jpg Big Data and Teamwork: What Businesses Can Learn from Sports Analytics The MIT Sports Lab works with professional teams, global brands, and elite sports organizations to tackle key questions at the intersection of data, sport and engineering. The MIT Sports Lab counts among its clients Major League Baseball, Adidas, FIFA and Google. Christina will share her insights and lessons learned. Christina Chase Co-Founder and Managing Director Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Sports Lab LEARN MORE Who Should Attend? Connect with industry peers who share your technology and business challenges, experts with answers to your questions and technology providers with solutions for your enterprise. Our attendees come from all parts of the data center business: IT Infrastructure/Management Facilities Management Cloud Architects Engineers, Architects, Consultants Operations, Network Security, and Storage Professionals C-Level Executives WHY ATTEND DCW21_Attending-Companies-logos_743.png NEW: Earn CPEs at Data Center World Earn Continuing Professional Education Credits (CPEs) We have partnered with (ISC)² to provide our attendees the opportunity to earn CPEs. 1 credit is awarded per 1 hour of security-themed sessions attended, with a maximum of 8 per day. CISSP certification is a globally recognized standard of achievement that confirms an individual’s knowledge in the field of information security. LEARN MORE NEW: Data Center Startup Challenge Deadline to Submit Extended to June 25! Are you an entrepreneur with a great technology idea that’s going to revolutionize the IT community and impact the data center? Data Center World will be holding its inaugural tech startup competition this August. Companies interested in being selected to participate should be developing or selling a technology solution that directly impacts the data center or data center professionals, and will be judged by a panel of experts based on several business model and go-to-market criteria. Winners will be chosen by the panel based on their presentations on stage, and presentations will be judged on a clear technology solution, a concise pitch, and the value of technology to the data center industry. LEARN MORE What’s New for Data Center World 2021? Changes in data center capacity and design that were brought about during the upheaval of 2020 have led to questions about the optimal data center designs for 2021 and beyond. It’s no longer possible to effectively manage a data center without an intimate understanding of advancements in cloud platforms, co-location, edge computing, facilities management, and environmental issues. In fact, the data center is experiencing a transition in definition, where the mere question “what is the data center” is being explored amid changes to its physical makeup. Case Studies - More than 15 sesions highlighting real-world projects from companies like Tractor S upply Co., Banner Health, Facebook, and Google Conference sessions - Covering essential topics like electrical power and data center design to advanced topics like 5G networks and predictive analytics Presentations and demos on vital security issues like leveraging open source , providing colocation protection, developing advanced frameworks , and establishing physical site security Workshops - four hands-on trainings focused on evaluating and implementing next-generation data center cooling platforms Data Center Startup Challenge - a new contest that pits data center technology startups against each other as judges determine the companies with the best opportunity for success VIEW MORE Solutions For Unprecedented Challenges As disruptive technologies such as cloud, edge computing and IoT drive rapid change across all sectors, the data center remains at the core of business infrastructure. Data Center World 2021 will feature the most comprehensive look into the latest technologies, trends, and best practices that data center professionals need to navigate the ever-evolving industry. We will be tackling all the major pain points our industry is experiencing on a day-to-day basis, bringing value for every member of your team, regardless of position. Data Center World is the only industry event that is affiliated with the global AFCOM membership association delivering the best vendor-neutral education, industry-leading speakers, abundant networking, and the broadest access to solution providers. Sponsor List DCW21_networking_555.jpg Real Answers For Today's Data Center Issues DCW21_session-room_555.jpg Network with the smartest and most innovative people in the data center industry Access to the latest data center technologies Learn new concepts for managing and expanding your data center that save your company money Learn new efficiencies in energy control that both improve the environment and lower costs Be among the first in the industry to learn about new product launches Learn how to keep costs down as your data center needs and workload expands VIEW SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS Network With A Dedicated, Passionate Community Of Data Center Professionals No...