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November 17, 2025, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CT

Reception

Networking Event

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November 18, 2025, 8 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. CT

Continental Breakfast

Networking Event

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November 18, 2025, 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. CT

Welcome and Introductions

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November 18, 2025, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. CT

Keynote

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November 18, 2025, 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CT

Powering Up: Satisfying Data Center Energy Needs

Power isn’t just a consideration in data center development: it’s the deciding factor. This session will explore how the industry is addressing rising energy demand — from sourcing and reliability to sustainability and resilience — and what it means for data center development. Drawing on a new NAIOP Research Foundation study and real world experiences from leaders in real estate, engineering, energy strategy and utilities, the discussion will highlight innovative approaches that are redefining how data centers secure and manage energy whether through the grid, on-site generation or hybrid solutions.

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Casey Cathey
Vice President, Engineering, SPP
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Jeremy Gabe, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Real Estate, University of San Diego School of Business
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Phil Isaak, PE, P.Eng., DCDC, RCDD, SMIEEE
Owner & Industry Expert, Isaak Technologies
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Derek Matthews
Chief Strategy Officer, Barupon LLC and CEO, BEYOND GIGA

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November 18, 2025, 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CT

Break

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November 18, 2025, 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CT

Capital Strategies for Data Center Development

Explore the financing landscape and capital market trends shaping data center growth. In small-group discussions, expert facilitators share real-world experience navigating deal structures, sourcing capital, and executing transactions. Attendees will gain strategies to evaluate funding options, optimize capital stacks and understand market dynamics, equipping them to make more informed investment decisions and secure the financing needed to drive growth in today’s competitive data center market.

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Benjamin Wobschall
Executive Vice President, CBRE

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November 18, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT

Evolution of Data Center Design

Data centers are infrastructural landscapes that shape flows of information, power and commerce. This presentation traces their evolution from purely utilitarian structures to contemporary facilities responding to operational, environmental and civic pressures. Explore how emerging architectural and urban strategies are beginning to redefine the presence, form and societal role of these essential yet often invisible nodes in the digital economy.

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Jesse LeCavalier
Associate Professor and Director, Cornell University / LECAVALIER R+D

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November 18, 2025, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. CT

Networking Lunch

Networking Event

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November 18, 2025, 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m. CT

Navigating Data Center Development

Examine the growing scale and complexity of data center development and what the future holds for the industry. This interactive session encourages collaborative discussion on emerging trends and operational challenges. Attendees will gain practical insights and perspectives to streamline development, mitigate risks and successfully deliver high-performing data center projects.

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Daniel English
Managing Partner, Legacy Investments

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November 18, 2025, 2 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. CT

From Insight to Action: Small-Group Discussions

Close the day with small-group discussions on the key challenges and opportunities shaping data center development. Participants will explore topics such as community engagement, infrastructure, water and cooling, labor, and supply chain considerations. Groups will share insights, identify emerging priorities and highlight strategies for tackling industry challenges, fostering a forward-looking conversation that informs future projects and helps set the agenda for ongoing exploration beyond today’s summit.

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Douglas Swain
President, Logistix Property Group

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November 18, 2025, 2:50 p.m. - 3 p.m. CT

Wrap-up

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