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7-9 September, 2026

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition CentreMelbourne, Australia

News & Insights

Data Center Digest: Nvidia Snags Groq, Political Pushback, and AI Expansions

Big moves from Nvidia and SoftBank, bipartisan political pressure, and next-gen energy initiatives – here’s the latest news shaping the data center industry.

Data Center Digest: AI Bubble Worries, Energy Deals, and Next-Gen Cooling Hopes

The data center sector is buzzing with innovation and transformation, from Oracle's setbacks and strategic alliances to India's bold AI investments and a groundbreaking achievement in orbital computing. Plus, which tech leaders are joining forces to enhance interoperability? Here's a roundup of the latest news driving the industry forward.

Data Center World 2026 Aligns with the Industry’s Growth, Announcing Expanded Content and ‘Innovation at Scale’ Theme

Conference Returns to Washington, D.C. April 20 - 23, 2026; Super Early Bird Pricing Available Through December 31

Data Center News Digest: Cloudflare Fallout, Mega Builds, and Quantum Networks

From a Cloudflare outage and massive expansions to government deals and quantum networking dreams – here’s a roundup of the latest data center headlines.

Data Center Digest: Billion-Dollar Bets, Grid Constraints, and a Data Center Ban

From AI spending sprees and strained utilities to fresh layoffs and optical mesh networks – here’s what’s shaping the latest data center headlines.

Editor's Note: Data Centers at Scale in the Age of Accelerated Computing

We’re less than one month away from Data Center World 2025 in Washington, D.C., happening April 14–17, and the excitement is building! As the epicenter of data center innovation, this year’s event promises groundbreaking insights, dynamic discussions, and cutting-edge solutions. Our teams are hard at work, ensuring this will be our most impactful conference yet. One keynote you won’t want to miss is Data Centers at Scale in the Age of Accelerated Computing.

Press Release - Powering the Future: Google and Kairos Power's Collaborative Path to Clean Energy

Data Center World to Host a Keynote Panel with Leaders from Google and Kairos Power to Discuss the Intersection of Clean Energy, Nuclear Innovation and the Future of Mission-Critical Infrastructure

Startup Tech in Data Centers? How 7 Startups Are Trying to Break Through

How AlumaPower Is Rethinking Backup Power for the AI Era

How AssetCool Unlocks Hidden Capacity in the Electric Grid for AI Infrastructure

How Edgecom Energy Is Turning Data Centers Into Active Energy Participants

How Hayzel Is Turning Data Center Cooling Systems Into Energy-Generating Assets

How Latent AI Helps Companies Rebuild AI Infrastructure for Efficiency

How Spiritus Is Removing the Trade-Off Between Fast Power and Carbon Goals for the AI Era

How XL Batteries Thinks Long-Duration Storage Could Reshape Data Center Power

Data Center Digest: $120B in Hyperscaler Leases, OpenAI's First Chip, and FERC's Grid Crackdown

Liquid Cooling: 8 Nuggets on Getting Started, Handling Risks, and Increasing Efficiency

The Alternative to Data Center Moratoriums? Get Ready for Faster Regulation

$130B in Blocked Projects, Federal Deregulation Push, and a Microsoft Shareholder Lawsuit

6 Insights on How Complex Microgrids Support Data Center Power Strategy

Google and Other Data Center Operators Push for Supplier Quality Standard by Early 2027

The Enterprise Data Center Squeeze: How AI Demand Creates New Pressures

Enterprise data centers face a capacity crisis as hyperscalers dominate new construction. Explore the unique challenges enterprises encounter securing AI-ready infrastructure and expert strategies for planning ahead.

Executive Summary: A Fact-Based Guide to 5 Top Data Center Concerns

Explore evidence-based insights on 5 top data center concerns including energy use, water consumption, economic impact, and environmental sustainability. AFCOM white paper.

Amid Data Center Moratorium Debates, Some States Still Court Their Development

As Maine's data center moratorium debate highlights growing concerns over energy impacts, states like West Virginia and Alaska aggressively court data center development with power access and tax incentives. Explore how 38 states balance economic growth with community concerns at Data Center World 2026.

4 Engineering Insights on the Future of Data Centers: DCW Day 2 Keynote

Discover 4 key engineering insights from Data Center World's Day 2 keynote featuring NVIDIA, Oracle, and Google experts on AI infrastructure, modular design, power generation, and how industry newcomers are reshaping data center development for the future.

Press Release - Data Center World 2026 Recognizes the Leaders Building Tomorrow’s Digital Infrastructure

Lifetime Achievement, Data Center Manager of the Year, and Innovation Challenge Winners Recognized in Washington, D.C.

5 C-Suite Insights on the Future of Data Centers: DCW Day 1 Keynote

Discover insights from the Data Center World keynote as industry leaders predict the future of AI-driven workloads, edge processing, and composable data centers. Learn about the growing demand for speed-to-delivery, enterprise data center innovation, grid stabilization efforts, and the importance of community engagement in the evolving data center landscape.