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Register Now for the Advancing Data Center Construction West 2026 – March 10 – March 12, 2026 – Pheonix, AZ

As the industry moves into a new year, it’s impossible not to reflect on just how transformative the past 12 months have been for the data center sector.

Throughout the past year, major campuses launched, new Western markets emerged, and projects pushed forward despite intense pressure around power availability, supply chains, and delivery timelines.

Advancing Data Center Construction West 2026 brings together the real-world lessons from this rapid expansion—direct insights from the teams who delivered the latest generation of facilities and are already planning the next wave of development.

A few major industry moves from the past year highlight just how quickly the sector is evolving:

Google confirmed a 1,000+ acre mega-campus in West Memphis.
Vantage entered Nevada with a 224MW hyperscale campus valued at nearly $3 billion.
Aligned and Calibrant deployed a 31MW / 62MWh battery energy storage system in Hillsboro, transforming grid constraints into a strategic advantage.

Want to hear how companies like Google, Aligned, Vantage, and other industry leaders are positioning themselves for what’s next?

Join us in Phoenix to connect with future partners, gain regional market insights, and walk away with practical strategies to build faster, navigate evolving power challenges, and deliver AI-ready data centers across the Western United States.

About the Event

Advancing Data Center Construction West 2026 brings together the full ecosystem responsible for delivering next-generation data center infrastructure. The event convenes end-users, hyperscalers, colocation providers, architects, engineers, general contractors, trade partners, utilities, policy-makers, and manufacturers to share best practices and explore innovations shaping the future of data center construction.

With expanded sessions, deeper regional analysis, and a program focused on emerging subregional development trends, this year’s event provides valuable insight into where capacity is growing, who the key market players are, and how organizations can position themselves to deliver efficient, sustainable, and high-performance facilities on time.

Event Highlights

Build Faster and Smarter at Every Stage
Learn how leading developers, contractors, and owners are transforming collaborative planning and optimizing every stage of construction—from early groundwork and underground infrastructure to MEP installation and commissioning—to accelerate project delivery and speed to market.

Manage Power Limitations
Explore proven strategies from utilities and developers for overcoming grid congestion, permitting challenges, and interconnection delays. Discover emerging power solutions, including small modular reactors, hydrogen systems, and bridging energy technologies that support scalable, AI-ready data center capacity.

Strengthen Your Supply Chain
Gain practical insights from project teams rethinking procurement strategies, evolving client–contractor relationships, and integrating modular construction to reduce delays and improve material availability. Learn how leading firms maintain visibility and coordination across complex supply chains.

Ensure AI-Ready Infrastructure
Understand how modern facilities are being designed and constructed to support AI workloads and high-density computing. Hear how owners and contractors are integrating advanced cooling, power distribution, and infrastructure planning to support future demand.

Develop a Skilled and Scalable Workforce
Discover how contractors and trade partners are building regional talent pipelines and investing in workforce development. Learn strategies to attract, retain, and mobilize skilled labor across Western markets to meet growing construction demand.

Become the Partner of Choice in Your Region
Participate in three days of networking opportunities including breakout sessions, speed networking, and evening receptions. Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and position your organization as a trusted partner for future data center developments.

Date

Mar 10 - 12 2026
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Time

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Location

Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center
9495 W Entertainment Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305
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