The pace of innovation in the cloud, in the hyperscale universe, and within the colocation sector are amazing to behold. The cloud landscape has evolved significantly in recent years, with many workloads transitioning from virtual machines to containerized applications running on Kubernetes. Hyperscalers are fighting for AI dominance, offering a raft of services that are constantly evolving. Colocation providers are beginning to customize their operations to cope with AI applications, complete with massively dense racks and hundreds of GPUs.

With so many breakthroughs and so much change upon us, Data Center World 2025’s Colocation, Hyperscale, and Cloud Innovation Track is the place to bring yourself up to speed. It explores the latest information on on-premises public and private cloud infrastructure, colocation provider selection criteria, edge computing planning and management, existing and emerging managed services, infrastructure-as-a-service, energy-as-a-service, the latest and most workable sustainability metrics, and workload and cloud repatriation.

Attend a Master Class in Data Center Design and AI
By popular demand, Bill Kleyman, CEO of AI platform and infrastructure company Apolo and Program Chair, AFCOM, Data Center World, is once again speaking at the event. He is repeating his highly popularly, Data Center 101: An Updated Masterclass on Digital Infrastructure Design in the Modern Era. During his session, he will walk participants through the various stages of building a data center from blueprint to go-live. Everything will be covered: key terms, design challenges, and the business behind running top-tier facilities. But here's the twist: AI, GPUs, and next-gen power will be in the mix. Whether a newcomer or a seasoned pro, this interactive masterclass delivers all the tools needed to tackle today's most exciting infrastructure projects.

“Whether folks are just entering the field or have decades of experience, this session will equip attendees with actionable insights and practical tools to rethink how we approach digital infrastructure design. It’s a must-attend for anyone who wants to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of data centers.”

More Session Highlights from the Colocation, Hyperscale & Cloud Innovation Track include:

• From Concrete to Cloud: Transitioning from a Traditional Colocation to an AI Powerhouse with Ken Moreano Founder and CEO of Scott Data. Moreano will share their incredible story and provide a timeline, key findings, and lessons learned when transitioning from a traditional colocation operation to an AI colocation service provider.
• Making a Stronger Case: Communicating the Positive Impact of Digital Infrastructure to Our Neighbors. Industry luminaries Nancy Novak (Compass Datacenters) and Buddy Rizer (Loudoun County, Virginia) will tackle the enormous disconnect between the industry and local communities at this time. The case for data centers is overwhelming if we share it in the right way. Novak and Rizer will provide a blueprint for that in this must-attend session!
• Hybrid Dry Adiabatic Cooling with Robert Spinazzola, a recognized expert in the design of mission critical facilities, has more than 40 years of experience as a design professional. He invented hot aisle containment in 2002, chiller assisted cooling in 2012, and most recently, hot Hybrid Dry Adiabatic Cooling. His session will present a novel approach to cool AI and other super high-density data center applications.
• Where Will Your Next Data Center Be? Demand Trends across the Industry This panel will review US and global market trends and zeroes in on current challenges such as power availability, pricing dynamics, site selection, and AI high-density clusters. Speakers include Alan Howard, Principal Analyst at Omdia, as well as Colby Cox, Managing Director - Americas at DC Byte, a global provider of data center market data and analytics.

“The Colocation, Hyperscale, and Cloud Innovation Track offers a comprehensive look at the trends shaping our industry, from AI integration to sustainability strategies,” said Bill Kleyman. “If you’re looking to understand how to balance efficiency, scalability, and resilience in a world of increasing demands, this track provides the perfect mix of technical deep dives and big-picture strategies. It’s where innovation and operational excellence meet.”

Attend these sessions and many others on the latest advances in colocation, hyperscale, and cloud innovation at Data Center World 2025.