BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Infrastructure Masons - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Infrastructure Masons X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://imasons.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Infrastructure Masons REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Copenhagen BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20251128T220050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T200740Z UID:10000161-1784646000-1784649600@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Exchange: Thought Leadership Sessions by iMasons DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-innovation-exchange-jul-26/ CATEGORIES:Innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/LinkedIn.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T183000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260508T155045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T153953Z UID:10000221-1783602000-1783621800@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMasons Texas State Local Chapter Meeting: Houston | Water & Energy Nexus DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/imasons-texas-local-chapter-houston/ CATEGORIES:Americas,Local Chapters,Texas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/houston-local-chapter.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T090000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260123T172521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T174356Z UID:10000176-1782806400-1782810000@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Incubator: Meet the Startups DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-innovation-june-amer-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Americas,EMEA,Innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/innovation-incubator.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260506T152401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172436Z UID:10000217-1782392400-1782406800@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMasons Cascadia Local Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-lc-cascadia-amer/ CATEGORIES:Americas,Cascadia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4309ac0a57a41dc9d9362eacde2a6bfc.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T100000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260518T182140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T151430Z UID:10000224-1781769600-1781776800@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMWomen Central London Networking Breakfast DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-6-2026-imw-emea-london/ CATEGORIES:EMEA,iMWomen,Member Focus Group,People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/London.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T180000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260507T184604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T215822Z UID:10000220-1781625600-1781632800@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMasons France Local Chapter Launch DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/imasons-france-local-chapter-launch/ CATEGORIES:EMEA,Local Chapters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/engie.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20251128T214935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T200738Z UID:10000160-1781017200-1781020800@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Exchange: Thought Leadership Sessions by iMasons DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-6-2026-innovation-amer-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/LinkedIn.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T213000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260504T181217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T185526Z UID:10000216-1780990200-1781040600@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMasons Canada Local Chapter | Breakfast Briefing DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-amer-ontario/ CATEGORIES:Americas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/canada-local-chapter-june-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T180000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20251128T203246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T150735Z UID:10000157-1780497000-1780509600@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMasons Advisory Council Meeting Q2 DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/imasons-advisory-council-meeting-q2/ CATEGORIES:EMEA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Cannes_ACMeeting-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260212T174943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T192057Z UID:10000190-1780408800-1780416000@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMasons at Datacloud Global Congress DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-emea-cannes/ CATEGORIES:EMEA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Cans_MemberSummit-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260507T181751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T145229Z UID:10000219-1779989400-1779994800@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMWomen Phoenix Local Chapter Presents Data Centers 101 Tech Talk Series Part 2: Design DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-lc-imw-amer-phoenix/ CATEGORIES:Americas,iMWomen,Local Chapters,People,Phoenix ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/iMWomen-Phoenix-Local-Chapter-Meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260525T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260525T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260512T173404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T222543Z UID:10000222-1779688800-1779741000@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMWomen & WIDC Networking Event DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-imw-emea-stockholm/ CATEGORIES:EMEA,iMWomen,Member Focus Group,People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/stockholm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T220000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260520T164403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T144928Z UID:10000223-1779292800-1779314400@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-lc-apac-nigeria-lagos/ CATEGORIES:APAC,Local Chapters,Nigeria ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lagos-Nigeria.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260118T221007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T144946Z UID:10000174-1779206400-1779210000@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Incubator: Meet the Startups DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-innovation-may-americas-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Americas,EMEA,Innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/innovation-incubator.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260507T155155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T174247Z UID:10000212-1778173200-1778184000@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMWomen Texas Chapter Launch DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-imw-amer-dallas/ CATEGORIES:Americas,iMWomen,Texas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/iMWomen-Texas.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T090000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260506T204203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T174311Z UID:10000159-1777968000-1777971600@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Exchange: Thought Leadership Sessions by iMasons DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-innovation-exchange-may-26/ CATEGORIES:Innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/LinkedIn.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T000000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260506T201723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T170531Z UID:10000211-1777939200-1778025600@imasons.org SUMMARY:GBI Better Buildings: Data Centers DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-gbi-amer-dallas/ CATEGORIES:Americas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GBI-BBDC-General-Promotion-–-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260501T205824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T163901Z UID:10000214-1777626000-1777662000@imasons.org SUMMARY:AI INFRA SUMMIT 5 DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-ai-infra-amer-california/ CATEGORIES:Americas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T220000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260430T202507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T163846Z UID:10000208-1777572000-1777586400@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMWomen EMEA - London Social DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-imw-emea-london/ CATEGORIES:EMEA,iMWomen,Member Focus Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/iMWomen-EMEA-London-Social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T123000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260430T163003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T163751Z UID:10000210-1777541400-1777552200@imasons.org SUMMARY:FT Live: Managing Risk in a High Energy-Demand Economy DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-amer-washington/ CATEGORIES:Americas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1f0d6062-3430-11f1-adbb-42993d4212b5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20260428T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20260428T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260429T045340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T154831Z UID:10000207-1777395600-1777402800@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMWomen Icebreaker Drinks x Data Centers Denmark DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-4-2026-imw-emea-nordics/ CATEGORIES:EMEA,Nordics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/iMWomen-Icebreaker-Drinks-x-Data-Centers-Denmark.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260428T191808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T154753Z UID:10000191-1777392000-1777395600@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Unwrapped: Inside the iMasons Innovation Committee DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-4-2026-innovation-amer-apac-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Americas,APAC,Innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/innovation-Unwrapped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260323T165313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T153949Z UID:10000200-1776936600-1776949200@imasons.org SUMMARY:Data Center World Career Day with Nomad Futurist and iM Armed Forces DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-4-2026-armed-forces-amer-washington/ CATEGORIES:Americas,Armed Forces,People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Data-Center-World-Career-Day_Event-Page_Small.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260416T213547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T163845Z UID:10000209-1776337200-1776340800@imasons.org SUMMARY:iM Emerging Professionals & Data Center Youngbloods present Future You - Build It Now DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-imet-amer-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Emerging Talent,People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Perspectives-on-Career-Pathways-website-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T180000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260415T170954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T162153Z UID:10000201-1776258000-1776276000@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMasons Texas Local Chapter Meeting: The Future of Water in Austin DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-4-amer-texas/ CATEGORIES:Americas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/bureau-geology-texas.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260415T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260415T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260416T041730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T163653Z UID:10000206-1776249000-1776265200@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMasons Canada Local Chapter Meeting: Access to Ontario's Power\, Today and in the Future DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-4-canada/ CATEGORIES:Americas,Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/iMasons-Canada-Local-Chapter-Meeting-Access-to-Ontarios-Power-Today-and-in-the-Future-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260409T164146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T143938Z UID:10000183-1775746800-1775761200@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMasons Denver Local Chapter Meeting & MINES Scholarship Awards DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-lc-denver-amer/ CATEGORIES:Denver,Local Chapters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/imasons-denver-spring-2026-lp-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152504 CREATED:20260409T202345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T143917Z UID:10000202-1775743200-1775746800@imasons.org SUMMARY:Careers in Digital Infrastructure: ROTC & Veteran Pathways with iM Armed Forces DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-af-amer-colorado/ CATEGORIES:Americas,Armed Forces,Member Focus Group,People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/co-school-of-mines.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T090000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152505 CREATED:20260331T144942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T143958Z UID:10000175-1774944000-1774947600@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Incubator: Meet the Startups DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-march-2026-innovation-americas-emea-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Americas,EMEA,Innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/innovation-incubator.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T152505 CREATED:20260326T165501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T153146Z UID:10000196-1774542600-1774553400@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMasons Silicon Valley Local Chapter Q1 Networking Event Hosted by Crusoe DESCRIPTION:APAC\, Local Chapters\, Nigeria \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 - 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n Lagos\, Nigeria\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event:This week iMasons will be on the ground in Nigeria to support a milestone moment for our community: the soft launch of the first iMasons Local Chapter on the African continent. A few reflections as we go:Globally\, the digital infrastructure industry is in a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen. Our 2026 State of the Industry Report puts total global capacity at 373 GW\, nearly double last year\, with more than 280 GW in the development pipeline and over half a trillion dollars in committed spend from just a handful of public technology companies this year alone. The AI era is compressing decades of buildout into a handful of years. Regionally\, Africa is one of the most important and underserved chapters of this story. The continent has the world’s youngest population\, the fastest-growing internet adoption\, and demand curves that are accelerating. Yet Africa remains one of the least served regions when it comes to digital infrastructure capacity per capita. Closing that gap is not just an economic opportunity; it is a generational one. Locally\, Lagos is where the conversation begins. Nigeria is the demographic and economic gateway to the continent\, and we are proud to soft-launch the iMasons Nigeria Local Chapter with Kasi as our anchor partner\, bringing world-class hyperscale expertise back home to the community that has helped shape so many leaders across our global industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n During this visit\, our Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson\, will also have the privilege of meeting with the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Dr. Segun Ogunsanya\, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq\, and other senior government leaders to align on the impacts of digital infrastructure expansion in the region\, from workforce development to enabling conditions that will allow Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and communities to grow in partnership. Public-private alignment is how we move from opportunity to outcomes. This trip reflects exactly the engagement model we have been building at iMasons: Think globally. Apply locally. A chapter is not any single company’s platform. It is a community’s. Kasi is our anchor\, and we welcome every operator\, developer\, OEM\, utility\, innovator\, capital sources and policymaker across Nigeria and the broader region to engage\, contribute\, and help shape what comes next. More to share in the days ahead. For now\, let’s go. \n \n \n \n Partner: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-lc-amer-silicon-valley/ CATEGORIES:Americas,Silicon Valley ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/silicon-valley-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR