BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Infrastructure Masons - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T100928 CREATED:20260310T165313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T200910Z UID:10000200-1776936600-1776949200@imasons.org SUMMARY:Data Center World Career Day with Nomad Futurist and iM Armed Forces DESCRIPTION:iMasons at DCD>Connect | New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept 8-10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n March 23-24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New York\, NY \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are heading to Times Square for DCD>Connect | New York 2026\, one of the industry’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for the data center ecosystem. \nTaking over the Marriott Marquis from March 23–24\, the event draws more than 4\,500 senior leaders to navigate the breakneck speed of the AI revolution. Between the main stage and the co-located Xcelerated Compute tracks\, the focus is squarely on the realities of scaling power\, cooling\, and sustainable infrastructure in an era of unprecedented demand. \nWe look forward to bringing our community together throughout the show. \nRegistration to DCD>Connect | New York is required to attend iMasons programming. Register here. iMasons members have an exclusive discount on Vendor Passes for this event. To claim your discount\, check your inbox or reach out to admin@imasons.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let's Connect in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AI Digital Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 — 11:30 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit \n \n \n \n This summit unites our members to discuss the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders for exclusive insights and collaborative sessions focused on key initiatives and solutions that will shape our future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n 8:30am – 9am – Check In9am – 9:15am – Welcome and Opening Context & Industry Inflection Point9:20am – 9:45am – ICA Fireside with Bloomberg9:50 – 10:05am – The Road Ahead: iMasons as a Global Institution10:10 – 10:45am – Member Working Session10:45 – 11:20am – Table Topic Report Out11:20 – 11:30am – CEO Reflection\, Synthesis & Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 3/23/2026 - iMasons Member Summit at DCD NY\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred Email(Required)\n \n Alternate Email\n \n Company(Required)Address \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This helps us share relevant information for local events and chapter meetings.\nLinkedIn URL\n \n Are you an iMasons Member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Consent(Required) I have read and agree to abide by the iMasons Code of Conduct. This acknowledgment is required to complete your registration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 — 11:45 AM EDT \n \n \n \n The AI digital workforce: Who builds\, trains\, and adapts the talent we need? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce challenges behind digital infrastructure have become more complex and urgent due to unprecedented industry growth. Workforce strategies remain fragmented as companies are required to reskill at scale while also focusing on future skills and evolving education programs. This debate examines who owns the talent pipeline\, how non-traditional talent can be developed\, and how AI is reshaping the current skill set requirements.   \n \n \n \n \n \n How can veterans\, career-changers\, and tradespeople be integrated into the data center workforce?How can K-12\, higher education\, and industry better align to prepare the next generation of data center engineers and operators?Which roles will evolve or be redefined as AI adoption accelerates? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vlad-Gabriel Anghel \n \n \n \n Director of Solutions Engineering\, DCD Academy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nabeel Mahmood \n \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Nomad Futurist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCall \n \n \n \n VP\, Brand Evangelism\, QTS Data Centers\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Crafton \n \n \n \n SVP of Strategy & Operations\, Mod42   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, Infrastructure Masons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 — 1:45 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch \n \n \n \n As AI and data center development accelerates\, public understanding has not kept pace. Communities across the U.S. are raising concerns about scale\, visibility\, and local impact often driven by misinformation and a lack of early engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session brings together women leaders from digital infrastructure\, energy\, education\, and Women in STEM to contribute directly to a shared conversation on trust\, education\, and community engagement. Led jointly by Mara Ervin\, Eastern U.S. Chair\, and Rhea Williams\, Western U.S. Chair\, the discussion compares regional challenges across the U.S. from dense urban markets to environmentally sensitive or land-constrained regions and how those differences shape community pushback and NIMBY responses. By creating space for collective dialogue\, the session focuses on how women leaders act as trusted translators between complex infrastructure and the public\, connecting data centers and AI to education\, workforce development\, innovation\, and long-term local value. \n \n \n \n \n This major session explores: How and why community resistance to data centers differs across U.S. regionsCommon drivers of NIMBY opposition and how early education can reduce frictionThe role of women leaders in building trust through listening and transparencyConnecting digital infrastructure to STEM education and workforce pathwaysPractical engagement strategies that work before projects reach permittingThis session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhea Williams \n \n \n \n SVP AI & Hyperscale\, Riot Platforms\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mara Ervin \n \n \n \n Director of Data Centers\, Stonebridge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMWomen Welcome Lunch March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 — 6:30 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the next generation of industry talent\, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds. This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years’ experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com to RSVP. \n \n \n \n Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths\, build networks\, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry. 5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening. 5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths\, to the skills that matter most\, to what they wish they’d known starting out. 5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship You’ll rotate around tables\, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small\, informal conversations. Come with your questions\, give a brief intro\, and don’t forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on. 6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing A chance to ask anything you didn’t get to cover\, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect\, ask real questions\, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship. \n \n \n \n \n Speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skyler Holloway \n \n \n \n Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio\, Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alise Porto \n \n \n \n SVP of Energy and Sustainability\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neenad Dave \n \n \n \n VP Capital Markets\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n US Chair – Armed Forces\, Infrastructure Masons   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Paul\n\n \n \n \n \n Senior Director of Strategic Accounts\, Salute Inc   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 9:15 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Armed Forces Breakfast at DCD New York provides a welcoming forum for meaningful networking and the open exchange of ideas among members of the military community and the broader data center ecosystem. Hosted by iMasons Armed forces and FlexGen\, the breakfast brings together service members\, veterans\, industry leaders\, and supporters to share experiences\, discuss innovation\, and build lasting professional connections. Open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their allies\, the event highlights the value of collaboration and shared perspectives in driving both personal and industry growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n iMasons Armed Forces Global Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Kallal \n \n \n \n Director of Business Development FlexGen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, iMasons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation Student Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future builders. Future operators. Future leaders.This dedicated workshop provides a practical pathway into the data center ecosystem for the student community. Through industry 101 sessions and firsthand shared career journeys and experiences\, this interactive day will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape on which the world relies\, and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent. \n \n \n \n Agenda:10:00 – 10:20 AM | Welcome & Check-In10:20 – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks10:40 – 11:00 AM | Introduction to the Nomad Futurist Academy11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inside Digital Infrastructure: The Backbone of Our Connected World11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion12:00 – 12:30 PM | Scaling Clean Power\, Scaling People: Creating a Sustainable Workforce for the Digital Infrastructure Era12:30 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch1:00 – 1:30 PM | Power\, Water & People: How Digital Infrastructure Can Grow Responsibly1:30 – 2:00 PM | From Curiosity to Career: Your Path Into Digital Infrastructure2:00 – 2:20 PM | Closing Remarks2:20 – 3:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Weekly \n \n \n \n VP Infrastructure\, GEICO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Bhuyan \n \n \n \n Product Manger\, Google \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted in partnership with: 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:20260428T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T100928 CREATED:20260212T201808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T202442Z UID:10000191-1777392000-1777395600@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Unwrapped: Inside the iMasons Innovation Committee DESCRIPTION:iMasons at DCD>Connect | New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept 8-10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n March 23-24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New York\, NY \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are heading to Times Square for DCD>Connect | New York 2026\, one of the industry’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for the data center ecosystem. \nTaking over the Marriott Marquis from March 23–24\, the event draws more than 4\,500 senior leaders to navigate the breakneck speed of the AI revolution. Between the main stage and the co-located Xcelerated Compute tracks\, the focus is squarely on the realities of scaling power\, cooling\, and sustainable infrastructure in an era of unprecedented demand. \nWe look forward to bringing our community together throughout the show. \nRegistration to DCD>Connect | New York is required to attend iMasons programming. Register here. iMasons members have an exclusive discount on Vendor Passes for this event. To claim your discount\, check your inbox or reach out to admin@imasons.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let's Connect in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AI Digital Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 — 11:30 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit \n \n \n \n This summit unites our members to discuss the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders for exclusive insights and collaborative sessions focused on key initiatives and solutions that will shape our future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n 8:30am – 9am – Check In9am – 9:15am – Welcome and Opening Context & Industry Inflection Point9:20am – 9:45am – ICA Fireside with Bloomberg9:50 – 10:05am – The Road Ahead: iMasons as a Global Institution10:10 – 10:45am – Member Working Session10:45 – 11:20am – Table Topic Report Out11:20 – 11:30am – CEO Reflection\, Synthesis & Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3/23/2026 - iMasons Member Summit at DCD NY\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred Email(Required)\n \n Alternate Email\n \n Company(Required)Address \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This helps us share relevant information for local events and chapter meetings.\nLinkedIn URL\n \n Are you an iMasons Member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Consent(Required) I have read and agree to abide by the iMasons Code of Conduct. This acknowledgment is required to complete your registration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 — 11:45 AM EDT \n \n \n \n The AI digital workforce: Who builds\, trains\, and adapts the talent we need? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce challenges behind digital infrastructure have become more complex and urgent due to unprecedented industry growth. Workforce strategies remain fragmented as companies are required to reskill at scale while also focusing on future skills and evolving education programs. This debate examines who owns the talent pipeline\, how non-traditional talent can be developed\, and how AI is reshaping the current skill set requirements.   \n \n \n \n \n \n How can veterans\, career-changers\, and tradespeople be integrated into the data center workforce?How can K-12\, higher education\, and industry better align to prepare the next generation of data center engineers and operators?Which roles will evolve or be redefined as AI adoption accelerates? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vlad-Gabriel Anghel \n \n \n \n Director of Solutions Engineering\, DCD Academy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nabeel Mahmood \n \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Nomad Futurist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCall \n \n \n \n VP\, Brand Evangelism\, QTS Data Centers\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Crafton \n \n \n \n SVP of Strategy & Operations\, Mod42   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, Infrastructure Masons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 — 1:45 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch \n \n \n \n As AI and data center development accelerates\, public understanding has not kept pace. Communities across the U.S. are raising concerns about scale\, visibility\, and local impact often driven by misinformation and a lack of early engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session brings together women leaders from digital infrastructure\, energy\, education\, and Women in STEM to contribute directly to a shared conversation on trust\, education\, and community engagement. Led jointly by Mara Ervin\, Eastern U.S. Chair\, and Rhea Williams\, Western U.S. Chair\, the discussion compares regional challenges across the U.S. from dense urban markets to environmentally sensitive or land-constrained regions and how those differences shape community pushback and NIMBY responses. By creating space for collective dialogue\, the session focuses on how women leaders act as trusted translators between complex infrastructure and the public\, connecting data centers and AI to education\, workforce development\, innovation\, and long-term local value. \n \n \n \n \n This major session explores: How and why community resistance to data centers differs across U.S. regionsCommon drivers of NIMBY opposition and how early education can reduce frictionThe role of women leaders in building trust through listening and transparencyConnecting digital infrastructure to STEM education and workforce pathwaysPractical engagement strategies that work before projects reach permittingThis session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhea Williams \n \n \n \n SVP AI & Hyperscale\, Riot Platforms\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mara Ervin \n \n \n \n Director of Data Centers\, Stonebridge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMWomen Welcome Lunch March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 — 6:30 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the next generation of industry talent\, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds. This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years’ experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com to RSVP. \n \n \n \n Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths\, build networks\, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry. 5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening. 5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths\, to the skills that matter most\, to what they wish they’d known starting out. 5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship You’ll rotate around tables\, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small\, informal conversations. Come with your questions\, give a brief intro\, and don’t forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on. 6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing A chance to ask anything you didn’t get to cover\, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect\, ask real questions\, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship. \n \n \n \n \n Speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skyler Holloway \n \n \n \n Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio\, Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alise Porto \n \n \n \n SVP of Energy and Sustainability\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neenad Dave \n \n \n \n VP Capital Markets\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n US Chair – Armed Forces\, Infrastructure Masons   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Paul\n\n \n \n \n \n Senior Director of Strategic Accounts\, Salute Inc   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 9:15 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Armed Forces Breakfast at DCD New York provides a welcoming forum for meaningful networking and the open exchange of ideas among members of the military community and the broader data center ecosystem. Hosted by iMasons Armed forces and FlexGen\, the breakfast brings together service members\, veterans\, industry leaders\, and supporters to share experiences\, discuss innovation\, and build lasting professional connections. Open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their allies\, the event highlights the value of collaboration and shared perspectives in driving both personal and industry growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n iMasons Armed Forces Global Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Kallal \n \n \n \n Director of Business Development FlexGen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, iMasons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation Student Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future builders. Future operators. Future leaders.This dedicated workshop provides a practical pathway into the data center ecosystem for the student community. Through industry 101 sessions and firsthand shared career journeys and experiences\, this interactive day will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape on which the world relies\, and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent. \n \n \n \n Agenda:10:00 – 10:20 AM | Welcome & Check-In10:20 – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks10:40 – 11:00 AM | Introduction to the Nomad Futurist Academy11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inside Digital Infrastructure: The Backbone of Our Connected World11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion12:00 – 12:30 PM | Scaling Clean Power\, Scaling People: Creating a Sustainable Workforce for the Digital Infrastructure Era12:30 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch1:00 – 1:30 PM | Power\, Water & People: How Digital Infrastructure Can Grow Responsibly1:30 – 2:00 PM | From Curiosity to Career: Your Path Into Digital Infrastructure2:00 – 2:20 PM | Closing Remarks2:20 – 3:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Weekly \n \n \n \n VP Infrastructure\, GEICO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Bhuyan \n \n \n \n Product Manger\, Google \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted in partnership with: 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=Europe/Copenhagen:20260428T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20260428T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T100928 CREATED:20260403T045340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T182900Z UID:10000207-1777395600-1777402800@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMWomen Icebreaker Drinks x Data Centers Denmark DESCRIPTION:iMasons at DCD>Connect | New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept 8-10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n March 23-24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New York\, NY \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are heading to Times Square for DCD>Connect | New York 2026\, one of the industry’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for the data center ecosystem. \nTaking over the Marriott Marquis from March 23–24\, the event draws more than 4\,500 senior leaders to navigate the breakneck speed of the AI revolution. Between the main stage and the co-located Xcelerated Compute tracks\, the focus is squarely on the realities of scaling power\, cooling\, and sustainable infrastructure in an era of unprecedented demand. \nWe look forward to bringing our community together throughout the show. \nRegistration to DCD>Connect | New York is required to attend iMasons programming. Register here. iMasons members have an exclusive discount on Vendor Passes for this event. To claim your discount\, check your inbox or reach out to admin@imasons.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let's Connect in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AI Digital Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 — 11:30 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit \n \n \n \n This summit unites our members to discuss the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders for exclusive insights and collaborative sessions focused on key initiatives and solutions that will shape our future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n 8:30am – 9am – Check In9am – 9:15am – Welcome and Opening Context & Industry Inflection Point9:20am – 9:45am – ICA Fireside with Bloomberg9:50 – 10:05am – The Road Ahead: iMasons as a Global Institution10:10 – 10:45am – Member Working Session10:45 – 11:20am – Table Topic Report Out11:20 – 11:30am – CEO Reflection\, Synthesis & Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3/23/2026 - iMasons Member Summit at DCD NY\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred Email(Required)\n \n Alternate Email\n \n Company(Required)Address \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This helps us share relevant information for local events and chapter meetings.\nLinkedIn URL\n \n Are you an iMasons Member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Consent(Required) I have read and agree to abide by the iMasons Code of Conduct. This acknowledgment is required to complete your registration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 — 11:45 AM EDT \n \n \n \n The AI digital workforce: Who builds\, trains\, and adapts the talent we need? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce challenges behind digital infrastructure have become more complex and urgent due to unprecedented industry growth. Workforce strategies remain fragmented as companies are required to reskill at scale while also focusing on future skills and evolving education programs. This debate examines who owns the talent pipeline\, how non-traditional talent can be developed\, and how AI is reshaping the current skill set requirements.   \n \n \n \n \n \n How can veterans\, career-changers\, and tradespeople be integrated into the data center workforce?How can K-12\, higher education\, and industry better align to prepare the next generation of data center engineers and operators?Which roles will evolve or be redefined as AI adoption accelerates? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vlad-Gabriel Anghel \n \n \n \n Director of Solutions Engineering\, DCD Academy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nabeel Mahmood \n \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Nomad Futurist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCall \n \n \n \n VP\, Brand Evangelism\, QTS Data Centers\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Crafton \n \n \n \n SVP of Strategy & Operations\, Mod42   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, Infrastructure Masons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 — 1:45 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch \n \n \n \n As AI and data center development accelerates\, public understanding has not kept pace. Communities across the U.S. are raising concerns about scale\, visibility\, and local impact often driven by misinformation and a lack of early engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session brings together women leaders from digital infrastructure\, energy\, education\, and Women in STEM to contribute directly to a shared conversation on trust\, education\, and community engagement. Led jointly by Mara Ervin\, Eastern U.S. Chair\, and Rhea Williams\, Western U.S. Chair\, the discussion compares regional challenges across the U.S. from dense urban markets to environmentally sensitive or land-constrained regions and how those differences shape community pushback and NIMBY responses. By creating space for collective dialogue\, the session focuses on how women leaders act as trusted translators between complex infrastructure and the public\, connecting data centers and AI to education\, workforce development\, innovation\, and long-term local value. \n \n \n \n \n This major session explores: How and why community resistance to data centers differs across U.S. regionsCommon drivers of NIMBY opposition and how early education can reduce frictionThe role of women leaders in building trust through listening and transparencyConnecting digital infrastructure to STEM education and workforce pathwaysPractical engagement strategies that work before projects reach permittingThis session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhea Williams \n \n \n \n SVP AI & Hyperscale\, Riot Platforms\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mara Ervin \n \n \n \n Director of Data Centers\, Stonebridge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMWomen Welcome Lunch March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 — 6:30 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the next generation of industry talent\, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds. This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years’ experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com to RSVP. \n \n \n \n Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths\, build networks\, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry. 5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening. 5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths\, to the skills that matter most\, to what they wish they’d known starting out. 5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship You’ll rotate around tables\, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small\, informal conversations. Come with your questions\, give a brief intro\, and don’t forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on. 6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing A chance to ask anything you didn’t get to cover\, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect\, ask real questions\, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship. \n \n \n \n \n Speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skyler Holloway \n \n \n \n Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio\, Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alise Porto \n \n \n \n SVP of Energy and Sustainability\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neenad Dave \n \n \n \n VP Capital Markets\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n US Chair – Armed Forces\, Infrastructure Masons   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Paul\n\n \n \n \n \n Senior Director of Strategic Accounts\, Salute Inc   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 9:15 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Armed Forces Breakfast at DCD New York provides a welcoming forum for meaningful networking and the open exchange of ideas among members of the military community and the broader data center ecosystem. Hosted by iMasons Armed forces and FlexGen\, the breakfast brings together service members\, veterans\, industry leaders\, and supporters to share experiences\, discuss innovation\, and build lasting professional connections. Open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their allies\, the event highlights the value of collaboration and shared perspectives in driving both personal and industry growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n iMasons Armed Forces Global Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Kallal \n \n \n \n Director of Business Development FlexGen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, iMasons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation Student Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future builders. Future operators. Future leaders.This dedicated workshop provides a practical pathway into the data center ecosystem for the student community. Through industry 101 sessions and firsthand shared career journeys and experiences\, this interactive day will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape on which the world relies\, and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent. \n \n \n \n Agenda:10:00 – 10:20 AM | Welcome & Check-In10:20 – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks10:40 – 11:00 AM | Introduction to the Nomad Futurist Academy11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inside Digital Infrastructure: The Backbone of Our Connected World11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion12:00 – 12:30 PM | Scaling Clean Power\, Scaling People: Creating a Sustainable Workforce for the Digital Infrastructure Era12:30 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch1:00 – 1:30 PM | Power\, Water & People: How Digital Infrastructure Can Grow Responsibly1:30 – 2:00 PM | From Curiosity to Career: Your Path Into Digital Infrastructure2:00 – 2:20 PM | Closing Remarks2:20 – 3:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Weekly \n \n \n \n VP Infrastructure\, GEICO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Bhuyan \n \n \n \n Product Manger\, Google \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted in partnership with: 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:20260430T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T123000 DTSTAMP:20260410T100928 CREATED:20260410T163003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T163057Z UID:10000210-1777541400-1777552200@imasons.org SUMMARY:FT Live: Managing Risk in a High Energy-Demand Economy DESCRIPTION:iMasons at DCD>Connect | New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept 8-10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n March 23-24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New York\, NY \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are heading to Times Square for DCD>Connect | New York 2026\, one of the industry’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for the data center ecosystem. \nTaking over the Marriott Marquis from March 23–24\, the event draws more than 4\,500 senior leaders to navigate the breakneck speed of the AI revolution. Between the main stage and the co-located Xcelerated Compute tracks\, the focus is squarely on the realities of scaling power\, cooling\, and sustainable infrastructure in an era of unprecedented demand. \nWe look forward to bringing our community together throughout the show. \nRegistration to DCD>Connect | New York is required to attend iMasons programming. Register here. iMasons members have an exclusive discount on Vendor Passes for this event. To claim your discount\, check your inbox or reach out to admin@imasons.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let's Connect in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AI Digital Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 — 11:30 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit \n \n \n \n This summit unites our members to discuss the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders for exclusive insights and collaborative sessions focused on key initiatives and solutions that will shape our future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n 8:30am – 9am – Check In9am – 9:15am – Welcome and Opening Context & Industry Inflection Point9:20am – 9:45am – ICA Fireside with Bloomberg9:50 – 10:05am – The Road Ahead: iMasons as a Global Institution10:10 – 10:45am – Member Working Session10:45 – 11:20am – Table Topic Report Out11:20 – 11:30am – CEO Reflection\, Synthesis & Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3/23/2026 - iMasons Member Summit at DCD NY\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred Email(Required)\n \n Alternate Email\n \n Company(Required)Address \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This helps us share relevant information for local events and chapter meetings.\nLinkedIn URL\n \n Are you an iMasons Member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Consent(Required) I have read and agree to abide by the iMasons Code of Conduct. This acknowledgment is required to complete your registration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 — 11:45 AM EDT \n \n \n \n The AI digital workforce: Who builds\, trains\, and adapts the talent we need? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce challenges behind digital infrastructure have become more complex and urgent due to unprecedented industry growth. Workforce strategies remain fragmented as companies are required to reskill at scale while also focusing on future skills and evolving education programs. This debate examines who owns the talent pipeline\, how non-traditional talent can be developed\, and how AI is reshaping the current skill set requirements.   \n \n \n \n \n \n How can veterans\, career-changers\, and tradespeople be integrated into the data center workforce?How can K-12\, higher education\, and industry better align to prepare the next generation of data center engineers and operators?Which roles will evolve or be redefined as AI adoption accelerates? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vlad-Gabriel Anghel \n \n \n \n Director of Solutions Engineering\, DCD Academy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nabeel Mahmood \n \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Nomad Futurist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCall \n \n \n \n VP\, Brand Evangelism\, QTS Data Centers\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Crafton \n \n \n \n SVP of Strategy & Operations\, Mod42   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, Infrastructure Masons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 — 1:45 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch \n \n \n \n As AI and data center development accelerates\, public understanding has not kept pace. Communities across the U.S. are raising concerns about scale\, visibility\, and local impact often driven by misinformation and a lack of early engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session brings together women leaders from digital infrastructure\, energy\, education\, and Women in STEM to contribute directly to a shared conversation on trust\, education\, and community engagement. Led jointly by Mara Ervin\, Eastern U.S. Chair\, and Rhea Williams\, Western U.S. Chair\, the discussion compares regional challenges across the U.S. from dense urban markets to environmentally sensitive or land-constrained regions and how those differences shape community pushback and NIMBY responses. By creating space for collective dialogue\, the session focuses on how women leaders act as trusted translators between complex infrastructure and the public\, connecting data centers and AI to education\, workforce development\, innovation\, and long-term local value. \n \n \n \n \n This major session explores: How and why community resistance to data centers differs across U.S. regionsCommon drivers of NIMBY opposition and how early education can reduce frictionThe role of women leaders in building trust through listening and transparencyConnecting digital infrastructure to STEM education and workforce pathwaysPractical engagement strategies that work before projects reach permittingThis session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhea Williams \n \n \n \n SVP AI & Hyperscale\, Riot Platforms\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mara Ervin \n \n \n \n Director of Data Centers\, Stonebridge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMWomen Welcome Lunch March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 — 6:30 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the next generation of industry talent\, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds. This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years’ experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com to RSVP. \n \n \n \n Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths\, build networks\, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry. 5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening. 5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths\, to the skills that matter most\, to what they wish they’d known starting out. 5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship You’ll rotate around tables\, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small\, informal conversations. Come with your questions\, give a brief intro\, and don’t forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on. 6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing A chance to ask anything you didn’t get to cover\, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect\, ask real questions\, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship. \n \n \n \n \n Speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skyler Holloway \n \n \n \n Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio\, Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alise Porto \n \n \n \n SVP of Energy and Sustainability\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neenad Dave \n \n \n \n VP Capital Markets\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n US Chair – Armed Forces\, Infrastructure Masons   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Paul\n\n \n \n \n \n Senior Director of Strategic Accounts\, Salute Inc   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 9:15 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Armed Forces Breakfast at DCD New York provides a welcoming forum for meaningful networking and the open exchange of ideas among members of the military community and the broader data center ecosystem. Hosted by iMasons Armed forces and FlexGen\, the breakfast brings together service members\, veterans\, industry leaders\, and supporters to share experiences\, discuss innovation\, and build lasting professional connections. Open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their allies\, the event highlights the value of collaboration and shared perspectives in driving both personal and industry growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n iMasons Armed Forces Global Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Kallal \n \n \n \n Director of Business Development FlexGen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, iMasons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation Student Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future builders. Future operators. Future leaders.This dedicated workshop provides a practical pathway into the data center ecosystem for the student community. Through industry 101 sessions and firsthand shared career journeys and experiences\, this interactive day will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape on which the world relies\, and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent. \n \n \n \n Agenda:10:00 – 10:20 AM | Welcome & Check-In10:20 – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks10:40 – 11:00 AM | Introduction to the Nomad Futurist Academy11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inside Digital Infrastructure: The Backbone of Our Connected World11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion12:00 – 12:30 PM | Scaling Clean Power\, Scaling People: Creating a Sustainable Workforce for the Digital Infrastructure Era12:30 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch1:00 – 1:30 PM | Power\, Water & People: How Digital Infrastructure Can Grow Responsibly1:30 – 2:00 PM | From Curiosity to Career: Your Path Into Digital Infrastructure2:00 – 2:20 PM | Closing Remarks2:20 – 3:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Weekly \n \n \n \n VP Infrastructure\, GEICO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Bhuyan \n \n \n \n Product Manger\, Google \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted in partnership with: 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=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T220000 DTSTAMP:20260410T100928 CREATED:20260406T202507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T023725Z UID:10000208-1777572000-1777586400@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMWomen EMEA - London Social DESCRIPTION:iMasons at DCD>Connect | New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept 8-10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n March 23-24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New York\, NY \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are heading to Times Square for DCD>Connect | New York 2026\, one of the industry’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for the data center ecosystem. \nTaking over the Marriott Marquis from March 23–24\, the event draws more than 4\,500 senior leaders to navigate the breakneck speed of the AI revolution. Between the main stage and the co-located Xcelerated Compute tracks\, the focus is squarely on the realities of scaling power\, cooling\, and sustainable infrastructure in an era of unprecedented demand. \nWe look forward to bringing our community together throughout the show. \nRegistration to DCD>Connect | New York is required to attend iMasons programming. Register here. iMasons members have an exclusive discount on Vendor Passes for this event. To claim your discount\, check your inbox or reach out to admin@imasons.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let's Connect in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AI Digital Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 — 11:30 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit \n \n \n \n This summit unites our members to discuss the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders for exclusive insights and collaborative sessions focused on key initiatives and solutions that will shape our future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n 8:30am – 9am – Check In9am – 9:15am – Welcome and Opening Context & Industry Inflection Point9:20am – 9:45am – ICA Fireside with Bloomberg9:50 – 10:05am – The Road Ahead: iMasons as a Global Institution10:10 – 10:45am – Member Working Session10:45 – 11:20am – Table Topic Report Out11:20 – 11:30am – CEO Reflection\, Synthesis & Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3/23/2026 - iMasons Member Summit at DCD NY\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred Email(Required)\n \n Alternate Email\n \n Company(Required)Address \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This helps us share relevant information for local events and chapter meetings.\nLinkedIn URL\n \n Are you an iMasons Member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Consent(Required) I have read and agree to abide by the iMasons Code of Conduct. This acknowledgment is required to complete your registration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 — 11:45 AM EDT \n \n \n \n The AI digital workforce: Who builds\, trains\, and adapts the talent we need? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce challenges behind digital infrastructure have become more complex and urgent due to unprecedented industry growth. Workforce strategies remain fragmented as companies are required to reskill at scale while also focusing on future skills and evolving education programs. This debate examines who owns the talent pipeline\, how non-traditional talent can be developed\, and how AI is reshaping the current skill set requirements.   \n \n \n \n \n \n How can veterans\, career-changers\, and tradespeople be integrated into the data center workforce?How can K-12\, higher education\, and industry better align to prepare the next generation of data center engineers and operators?Which roles will evolve or be redefined as AI adoption accelerates? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vlad-Gabriel Anghel \n \n \n \n Director of Solutions Engineering\, DCD Academy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nabeel Mahmood \n \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Nomad Futurist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCall \n \n \n \n VP\, Brand Evangelism\, QTS Data Centers\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Crafton \n \n \n \n SVP of Strategy & Operations\, Mod42   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, Infrastructure Masons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 — 1:45 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch \n \n \n \n As AI and data center development accelerates\, public understanding has not kept pace. Communities across the U.S. are raising concerns about scale\, visibility\, and local impact often driven by misinformation and a lack of early engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session brings together women leaders from digital infrastructure\, energy\, education\, and Women in STEM to contribute directly to a shared conversation on trust\, education\, and community engagement. Led jointly by Mara Ervin\, Eastern U.S. Chair\, and Rhea Williams\, Western U.S. Chair\, the discussion compares regional challenges across the U.S. from dense urban markets to environmentally sensitive or land-constrained regions and how those differences shape community pushback and NIMBY responses. By creating space for collective dialogue\, the session focuses on how women leaders act as trusted translators between complex infrastructure and the public\, connecting data centers and AI to education\, workforce development\, innovation\, and long-term local value. \n \n \n \n \n This major session explores: How and why community resistance to data centers differs across U.S. regionsCommon drivers of NIMBY opposition and how early education can reduce frictionThe role of women leaders in building trust through listening and transparencyConnecting digital infrastructure to STEM education and workforce pathwaysPractical engagement strategies that work before projects reach permittingThis session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhea Williams \n \n \n \n SVP AI & Hyperscale\, Riot Platforms\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mara Ervin \n \n \n \n Director of Data Centers\, Stonebridge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMWomen Welcome Lunch March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 — 6:30 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the next generation of industry talent\, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds. This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years’ experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com to RSVP. \n \n \n \n Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths\, build networks\, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry. 5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening. 5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths\, to the skills that matter most\, to what they wish they’d known starting out. 5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship You’ll rotate around tables\, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small\, informal conversations. Come with your questions\, give a brief intro\, and don’t forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on. 6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing A chance to ask anything you didn’t get to cover\, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect\, ask real questions\, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship. \n \n \n \n \n Speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skyler Holloway \n \n \n \n Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio\, Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alise Porto \n \n \n \n SVP of Energy and Sustainability\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neenad Dave \n \n \n \n VP Capital Markets\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n US Chair – Armed Forces\, Infrastructure Masons   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Paul\n\n \n \n \n \n Senior Director of Strategic Accounts\, Salute Inc   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 9:15 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Armed Forces Breakfast at DCD New York provides a welcoming forum for meaningful networking and the open exchange of ideas among members of the military community and the broader data center ecosystem. Hosted by iMasons Armed forces and FlexGen\, the breakfast brings together service members\, veterans\, industry leaders\, and supporters to share experiences\, discuss innovation\, and build lasting professional connections. Open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their allies\, the event highlights the value of collaboration and shared perspectives in driving both personal and industry growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n iMasons Armed Forces Global Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Kallal \n \n \n \n Director of Business Development FlexGen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, iMasons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation Student Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future builders. Future operators. Future leaders.This dedicated workshop provides a practical pathway into the data center ecosystem for the student community. Through industry 101 sessions and firsthand shared career journeys and experiences\, this interactive day will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape on which the world relies\, and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent. \n \n \n \n Agenda:10:00 – 10:20 AM | Welcome & Check-In10:20 – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks10:40 – 11:00 AM | Introduction to the Nomad Futurist Academy11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inside Digital Infrastructure: The Backbone of Our Connected World11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion12:00 – 12:30 PM | Scaling Clean Power\, Scaling People: Creating a Sustainable Workforce for the Digital Infrastructure Era12:30 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch1:00 – 1:30 PM | Power\, Water & People: How Digital Infrastructure Can Grow Responsibly1:30 – 2:00 PM | From Curiosity to Career: Your Path Into Digital Infrastructure2:00 – 2:20 PM | Closing Remarks2:20 – 3:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Weekly \n \n \n \n VP Infrastructure\, GEICO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Bhuyan \n \n \n \n Product Manger\, Google \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted in partnership with: 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:20260519T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T100928 CREATED:20260120T221007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T171453Z UID:10000174-1779206400-1779210000@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Incubator: Meet the Startups DESCRIPTION:iMasons at DCD>Connect | New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept 8-10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n March 23-24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New York\, NY \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are heading to Times Square for DCD>Connect | New York 2026\, one of the industry’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for the data center ecosystem. \nTaking over the Marriott Marquis from March 23–24\, the event draws more than 4\,500 senior leaders to navigate the breakneck speed of the AI revolution. Between the main stage and the co-located Xcelerated Compute tracks\, the focus is squarely on the realities of scaling power\, cooling\, and sustainable infrastructure in an era of unprecedented demand. \nWe look forward to bringing our community together throughout the show. \nRegistration to DCD>Connect | New York is required to attend iMasons programming. Register here. iMasons members have an exclusive discount on Vendor Passes for this event. To claim your discount\, check your inbox or reach out to admin@imasons.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let's Connect in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AI Digital Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 — 11:30 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit \n \n \n \n This summit unites our members to discuss the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders for exclusive insights and collaborative sessions focused on key initiatives and solutions that will shape our future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n 8:30am – 9am – Check In9am – 9:15am – Welcome and Opening Context & Industry Inflection Point9:20am – 9:45am – ICA Fireside with Bloomberg9:50 – 10:05am – The Road Ahead: iMasons as a Global Institution10:10 – 10:45am – Member Working Session10:45 – 11:20am – Table Topic Report Out11:20 – 11:30am – CEO Reflection\, Synthesis & Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3/23/2026 - iMasons Member Summit at DCD NY\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred Email(Required)\n \n Alternate Email\n \n Company(Required)Address \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This helps us share relevant information for local events and chapter meetings.\nLinkedIn URL\n \n Are you an iMasons Member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Consent(Required) I have read and agree to abide by the iMasons Code of Conduct. This acknowledgment is required to complete your registration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 — 11:45 AM EDT \n \n \n \n The AI digital workforce: Who builds\, trains\, and adapts the talent we need? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce challenges behind digital infrastructure have become more complex and urgent due to unprecedented industry growth. Workforce strategies remain fragmented as companies are required to reskill at scale while also focusing on future skills and evolving education programs. This debate examines who owns the talent pipeline\, how non-traditional talent can be developed\, and how AI is reshaping the current skill set requirements.   \n \n \n \n \n \n How can veterans\, career-changers\, and tradespeople be integrated into the data center workforce?How can K-12\, higher education\, and industry better align to prepare the next generation of data center engineers and operators?Which roles will evolve or be redefined as AI adoption accelerates? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vlad-Gabriel Anghel \n \n \n \n Director of Solutions Engineering\, DCD Academy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nabeel Mahmood \n \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Nomad Futurist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCall \n \n \n \n VP\, Brand Evangelism\, QTS Data Centers\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Crafton \n \n \n \n SVP of Strategy & Operations\, Mod42   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, Infrastructure Masons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 — 1:45 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch \n \n \n \n As AI and data center development accelerates\, public understanding has not kept pace. Communities across the U.S. are raising concerns about scale\, visibility\, and local impact often driven by misinformation and a lack of early engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session brings together women leaders from digital infrastructure\, energy\, education\, and Women in STEM to contribute directly to a shared conversation on trust\, education\, and community engagement. Led jointly by Mara Ervin\, Eastern U.S. Chair\, and Rhea Williams\, Western U.S. Chair\, the discussion compares regional challenges across the U.S. from dense urban markets to environmentally sensitive or land-constrained regions and how those differences shape community pushback and NIMBY responses. By creating space for collective dialogue\, the session focuses on how women leaders act as trusted translators between complex infrastructure and the public\, connecting data centers and AI to education\, workforce development\, innovation\, and long-term local value. \n \n \n \n \n This major session explores: How and why community resistance to data centers differs across U.S. regionsCommon drivers of NIMBY opposition and how early education can reduce frictionThe role of women leaders in building trust through listening and transparencyConnecting digital infrastructure to STEM education and workforce pathwaysPractical engagement strategies that work before projects reach permittingThis session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhea Williams \n \n \n \n SVP AI & Hyperscale\, Riot Platforms\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mara Ervin \n \n \n \n Director of Data Centers\, Stonebridge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMWomen Welcome Lunch March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 — 6:30 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the next generation of industry talent\, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds. This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years’ experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com to RSVP. \n \n \n \n Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths\, build networks\, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry. 5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening. 5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths\, to the skills that matter most\, to what they wish they’d known starting out. 5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship You’ll rotate around tables\, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small\, informal conversations. Come with your questions\, give a brief intro\, and don’t forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on. 6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing A chance to ask anything you didn’t get to cover\, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect\, ask real questions\, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship. \n \n \n \n \n Speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skyler Holloway \n \n \n \n Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio\, Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alise Porto \n \n \n \n SVP of Energy and Sustainability\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neenad Dave \n \n \n \n VP Capital Markets\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n US Chair – Armed Forces\, Infrastructure Masons   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Paul\n\n \n \n \n \n Senior Director of Strategic Accounts\, Salute Inc   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 9:15 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Armed Forces Breakfast at DCD New York provides a welcoming forum for meaningful networking and the open exchange of ideas among members of the military community and the broader data center ecosystem. Hosted by iMasons Armed forces and FlexGen\, the breakfast brings together service members\, veterans\, industry leaders\, and supporters to share experiences\, discuss innovation\, and build lasting professional connections. Open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their allies\, the event highlights the value of collaboration and shared perspectives in driving both personal and industry growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n iMasons Armed Forces Global Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Kallal \n \n \n \n Director of Business Development FlexGen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, iMasons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation Student Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future builders. Future operators. Future leaders.This dedicated workshop provides a practical pathway into the data center ecosystem for the student community. Through industry 101 sessions and firsthand shared career journeys and experiences\, this interactive day will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape on which the world relies\, and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent. \n \n \n \n Agenda:10:00 – 10:20 AM | Welcome & Check-In10:20 – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks10:40 – 11:00 AM | Introduction to the Nomad Futurist Academy11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inside Digital Infrastructure: The Backbone of Our Connected World11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion12:00 – 12:30 PM | Scaling Clean Power\, Scaling People: Creating a Sustainable Workforce for the Digital Infrastructure Era12:30 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch1:00 – 1:30 PM | Power\, Water & People: How Digital Infrastructure Can Grow Responsibly1:30 – 2:00 PM | From Curiosity to Career: Your Path Into Digital Infrastructure2:00 – 2:20 PM | Closing Remarks2:20 – 3:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Weekly \n \n \n \n VP Infrastructure\, GEICO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Bhuyan \n \n \n \n Product Manger\, Google \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted in partnership with: 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:20260602T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T100928 CREATED:20260212T174943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T164234Z UID:10000190-1780408800-1780416000@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMasons Member Summit at DataCloud Global Congress DESCRIPTION:iMasons at DCD>Connect | New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept 8-10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n March 23-24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New York\, NY \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are heading to Times Square for DCD>Connect | New York 2026\, one of the industry’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for the data center ecosystem. \nTaking over the Marriott Marquis from March 23–24\, the event draws more than 4\,500 senior leaders to navigate the breakneck speed of the AI revolution. Between the main stage and the co-located Xcelerated Compute tracks\, the focus is squarely on the realities of scaling power\, cooling\, and sustainable infrastructure in an era of unprecedented demand. \nWe look forward to bringing our community together throughout the show. \nRegistration to DCD>Connect | New York is required to attend iMasons programming. Register here. iMasons members have an exclusive discount on Vendor Passes for this event. To claim your discount\, check your inbox or reach out to admin@imasons.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let's Connect in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AI Digital Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 — 11:30 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit \n \n \n \n This summit unites our members to discuss the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders for exclusive insights and collaborative sessions focused on key initiatives and solutions that will shape our future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n 8:30am – 9am – Check In9am – 9:15am – Welcome and Opening Context & Industry Inflection Point9:20am – 9:45am – ICA Fireside with Bloomberg9:50 – 10:05am – The Road Ahead: iMasons as a Global Institution10:10 – 10:45am – Member Working Session10:45 – 11:20am – Table Topic Report Out11:20 – 11:30am – CEO Reflection\, Synthesis & Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3/23/2026 - iMasons Member Summit at DCD NY\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred Email(Required)\n \n Alternate Email\n \n Company(Required)Address \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This helps us share relevant information for local events and chapter meetings.\nLinkedIn URL\n \n Are you an iMasons Member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Consent(Required) I have read and agree to abide by the iMasons Code of Conduct. This acknowledgment is required to complete your registration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 — 11:45 AM EDT \n \n \n \n The AI digital workforce: Who builds\, trains\, and adapts the talent we need? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce challenges behind digital infrastructure have become more complex and urgent due to unprecedented industry growth. Workforce strategies remain fragmented as companies are required to reskill at scale while also focusing on future skills and evolving education programs. This debate examines who owns the talent pipeline\, how non-traditional talent can be developed\, and how AI is reshaping the current skill set requirements.   \n \n \n \n \n \n How can veterans\, career-changers\, and tradespeople be integrated into the data center workforce?How can K-12\, higher education\, and industry better align to prepare the next generation of data center engineers and operators?Which roles will evolve or be redefined as AI adoption accelerates? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vlad-Gabriel Anghel \n \n \n \n Director of Solutions Engineering\, DCD Academy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nabeel Mahmood \n \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Nomad Futurist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCall \n \n \n \n VP\, Brand Evangelism\, QTS Data Centers\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Crafton \n \n \n \n SVP of Strategy & Operations\, Mod42   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, Infrastructure Masons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 — 1:45 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch \n \n \n \n As AI and data center development accelerates\, public understanding has not kept pace. Communities across the U.S. are raising concerns about scale\, visibility\, and local impact often driven by misinformation and a lack of early engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session brings together women leaders from digital infrastructure\, energy\, education\, and Women in STEM to contribute directly to a shared conversation on trust\, education\, and community engagement. Led jointly by Mara Ervin\, Eastern U.S. Chair\, and Rhea Williams\, Western U.S. Chair\, the discussion compares regional challenges across the U.S. from dense urban markets to environmentally sensitive or land-constrained regions and how those differences shape community pushback and NIMBY responses. By creating space for collective dialogue\, the session focuses on how women leaders act as trusted translators between complex infrastructure and the public\, connecting data centers and AI to education\, workforce development\, innovation\, and long-term local value. \n \n \n \n \n This major session explores: How and why community resistance to data centers differs across U.S. regionsCommon drivers of NIMBY opposition and how early education can reduce frictionThe role of women leaders in building trust through listening and transparencyConnecting digital infrastructure to STEM education and workforce pathwaysPractical engagement strategies that work before projects reach permittingThis session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhea Williams \n \n \n \n SVP AI & Hyperscale\, Riot Platforms\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mara Ervin \n \n \n \n Director of Data Centers\, Stonebridge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMWomen Welcome Lunch March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 — 6:30 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the next generation of industry talent\, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds. This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years’ experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com to RSVP. \n \n \n \n Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths\, build networks\, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry. 5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening. 5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths\, to the skills that matter most\, to what they wish they’d known starting out. 5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship You’ll rotate around tables\, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small\, informal conversations. Come with your questions\, give a brief intro\, and don’t forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on. 6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing A chance to ask anything you didn’t get to cover\, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect\, ask real questions\, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship. \n \n \n \n \n Speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skyler Holloway \n \n \n \n Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio\, Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alise Porto \n \n \n \n SVP of Energy and Sustainability\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neenad Dave \n \n \n \n VP Capital Markets\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n US Chair – Armed Forces\, Infrastructure Masons   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Paul\n\n \n \n \n \n Senior Director of Strategic Accounts\, Salute Inc   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 9:15 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Armed Forces Breakfast at DCD New York provides a welcoming forum for meaningful networking and the open exchange of ideas among members of the military community and the broader data center ecosystem. Hosted by iMasons Armed forces and FlexGen\, the breakfast brings together service members\, veterans\, industry leaders\, and supporters to share experiences\, discuss innovation\, and build lasting professional connections. Open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their allies\, the event highlights the value of collaboration and shared perspectives in driving both personal and industry growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n iMasons Armed Forces Global Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Kallal \n \n \n \n Director of Business Development FlexGen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, iMasons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation Student Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future builders. Future operators. Future leaders.This dedicated workshop provides a practical pathway into the data center ecosystem for the student community. Through industry 101 sessions and firsthand shared career journeys and experiences\, this interactive day will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape on which the world relies\, and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent. \n \n \n \n Agenda:10:00 – 10:20 AM | Welcome & Check-In10:20 – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks10:40 – 11:00 AM | Introduction to the Nomad Futurist Academy11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inside Digital Infrastructure: The Backbone of Our Connected World11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion12:00 – 12:30 PM | Scaling Clean Power\, Scaling People: Creating a Sustainable Workforce for the Digital Infrastructure Era12:30 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch1:00 – 1:30 PM | Power\, Water & People: How Digital Infrastructure Can Grow Responsibly1:30 – 2:00 PM | From Curiosity to Career: Your Path Into Digital Infrastructure2:00 – 2:20 PM | Closing Remarks2:20 – 3:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Weekly \n \n \n \n VP Infrastructure\, GEICO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Bhuyan \n \n \n \n Product Manger\, Google \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted in partnership with: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-ms-emea-cannes/ CATEGORIES:EMEA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cannes-ac-2026-q2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T100928 CREATED:20251128T203246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T165948Z UID:10000157-1780497000-1780509600@imasons.org SUMMARY:iMasons Advisory Council Meeting Q2 DESCRIPTION:iMasons at DCD>Connect | New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept 8-10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n March 23-24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New York\, NY \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are heading to Times Square for DCD>Connect | New York 2026\, one of the industry’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for the data center ecosystem. \nTaking over the Marriott Marquis from March 23–24\, the event draws more than 4\,500 senior leaders to navigate the breakneck speed of the AI revolution. Between the main stage and the co-located Xcelerated Compute tracks\, the focus is squarely on the realities of scaling power\, cooling\, and sustainable infrastructure in an era of unprecedented demand. \nWe look forward to bringing our community together throughout the show. \nRegistration to DCD>Connect | New York is required to attend iMasons programming. Register here. iMasons members have an exclusive discount on Vendor Passes for this event. To claim your discount\, check your inbox or reach out to admin@imasons.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let's Connect in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AI Digital Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 — 11:30 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit \n \n \n \n This summit unites our members to discuss the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders for exclusive insights and collaborative sessions focused on key initiatives and solutions that will shape our future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n 8:30am – 9am – Check In9am – 9:15am – Welcome and Opening Context & Industry Inflection Point9:20am – 9:45am – ICA Fireside with Bloomberg9:50 – 10:05am – The Road Ahead: iMasons as a Global Institution10:10 – 10:45am – Member Working Session10:45 – 11:20am – Table Topic Report Out11:20 – 11:30am – CEO Reflection\, Synthesis & Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3/23/2026 - iMasons Member Summit at DCD NY\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred Email(Required)\n \n Alternate Email\n \n Company(Required)Address \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This helps us share relevant information for local events and chapter meetings.\nLinkedIn URL\n \n Are you an iMasons Member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Consent(Required) I have read and agree to abide by the iMasons Code of Conduct. This acknowledgment is required to complete your registration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 — 11:45 AM EDT \n \n \n \n The AI digital workforce: Who builds\, trains\, and adapts the talent we need? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce challenges behind digital infrastructure have become more complex and urgent due to unprecedented industry growth. Workforce strategies remain fragmented as companies are required to reskill at scale while also focusing on future skills and evolving education programs. This debate examines who owns the talent pipeline\, how non-traditional talent can be developed\, and how AI is reshaping the current skill set requirements.   \n \n \n \n \n \n How can veterans\, career-changers\, and tradespeople be integrated into the data center workforce?How can K-12\, higher education\, and industry better align to prepare the next generation of data center engineers and operators?Which roles will evolve or be redefined as AI adoption accelerates? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vlad-Gabriel Anghel \n \n \n \n Director of Solutions Engineering\, DCD Academy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nabeel Mahmood \n \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Nomad Futurist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCall \n \n \n \n VP\, Brand Evangelism\, QTS Data Centers\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Crafton \n \n \n \n SVP of Strategy & Operations\, Mod42   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, Infrastructure Masons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 — 1:45 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch \n \n \n \n As AI and data center development accelerates\, public understanding has not kept pace. Communities across the U.S. are raising concerns about scale\, visibility\, and local impact often driven by misinformation and a lack of early engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session brings together women leaders from digital infrastructure\, energy\, education\, and Women in STEM to contribute directly to a shared conversation on trust\, education\, and community engagement. Led jointly by Mara Ervin\, Eastern U.S. Chair\, and Rhea Williams\, Western U.S. Chair\, the discussion compares regional challenges across the U.S. from dense urban markets to environmentally sensitive or land-constrained regions and how those differences shape community pushback and NIMBY responses. By creating space for collective dialogue\, the session focuses on how women leaders act as trusted translators between complex infrastructure and the public\, connecting data centers and AI to education\, workforce development\, innovation\, and long-term local value. \n \n \n \n \n This major session explores: How and why community resistance to data centers differs across U.S. regionsCommon drivers of NIMBY opposition and how early education can reduce frictionThe role of women leaders in building trust through listening and transparencyConnecting digital infrastructure to STEM education and workforce pathwaysPractical engagement strategies that work before projects reach permittingThis session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhea Williams \n \n \n \n SVP AI & Hyperscale\, Riot Platforms\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mara Ervin \n \n \n \n Director of Data Centers\, Stonebridge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMWomen Welcome Lunch March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 — 6:30 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the next generation of industry talent\, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds. This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years’ experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com to RSVP. \n \n \n \n Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths\, build networks\, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry. 5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening. 5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths\, to the skills that matter most\, to what they wish they’d known starting out. 5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship You’ll rotate around tables\, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small\, informal conversations. Come with your questions\, give a brief intro\, and don’t forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on. 6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing A chance to ask anything you didn’t get to cover\, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect\, ask real questions\, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship. \n \n \n \n \n Speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skyler Holloway \n \n \n \n Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio\, Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alise Porto \n \n \n \n SVP of Energy and Sustainability\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neenad Dave \n \n \n \n VP Capital Markets\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n US Chair – Armed Forces\, Infrastructure Masons   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Paul\n\n \n \n \n \n Senior Director of Strategic Accounts\, Salute Inc   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 9:15 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Armed Forces Breakfast at DCD New York provides a welcoming forum for meaningful networking and the open exchange of ideas among members of the military community and the broader data center ecosystem. Hosted by iMasons Armed forces and FlexGen\, the breakfast brings together service members\, veterans\, industry leaders\, and supporters to share experiences\, discuss innovation\, and build lasting professional connections. Open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their allies\, the event highlights the value of collaboration and shared perspectives in driving both personal and industry growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n iMasons Armed Forces Global Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Kallal \n \n \n \n Director of Business Development FlexGen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, iMasons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation Student Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future builders. Future operators. Future leaders.This dedicated workshop provides a practical pathway into the data center ecosystem for the student community. Through industry 101 sessions and firsthand shared career journeys and experiences\, this interactive day will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape on which the world relies\, and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent. \n \n \n \n Agenda:10:00 – 10:20 AM | Welcome & Check-In10:20 – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks10:40 – 11:00 AM | Introduction to the Nomad Futurist Academy11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inside Digital Infrastructure: The Backbone of Our Connected World11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion12:00 – 12:30 PM | Scaling Clean Power\, Scaling People: Creating a Sustainable Workforce for the Digital Infrastructure Era12:30 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch1:00 – 1:30 PM | Power\, Water & People: How Digital Infrastructure Can Grow Responsibly1:30 – 2:00 PM | From Curiosity to Career: Your Path Into Digital Infrastructure2:00 – 2:20 PM | Closing Remarks2:20 – 3:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Weekly \n \n \n \n VP Infrastructure\, GEICO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Bhuyan \n \n \n \n Product Manger\, Google \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted in partnership with: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/imasons-advisory-council-meeting-q2/ CATEGORIES:EMEA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ac-q2-cannes-france.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T100928 CREATED:20251128T214935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T200738Z UID:10000160-1781017200-1781020800@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Exchange: Thought Leadership Sessions by iMasons DESCRIPTION:iMasons at DCD>Connect | New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept 8-10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n March 23-24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New York\, NY \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are heading to Times Square for DCD>Connect | New York 2026\, one of the industry’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for the data center ecosystem. \nTaking over the Marriott Marquis from March 23–24\, the event draws more than 4\,500 senior leaders to navigate the breakneck speed of the AI revolution. Between the main stage and the co-located Xcelerated Compute tracks\, the focus is squarely on the realities of scaling power\, cooling\, and sustainable infrastructure in an era of unprecedented demand. \nWe look forward to bringing our community together throughout the show. \nRegistration to DCD>Connect | New York is required to attend iMasons programming. Register here. iMasons members have an exclusive discount on Vendor Passes for this event. To claim your discount\, check your inbox or reach out to admin@imasons.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let's Connect in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AI Digital Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 — 11:30 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit \n \n \n \n This summit unites our members to discuss the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders for exclusive insights and collaborative sessions focused on key initiatives and solutions that will shape our future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n 8:30am – 9am – Check In9am – 9:15am – Welcome and Opening Context & Industry Inflection Point9:20am – 9:45am – ICA Fireside with Bloomberg9:50 – 10:05am – The Road Ahead: iMasons as a Global Institution10:10 – 10:45am – Member Working Session10:45 – 11:20am – Table Topic Report Out11:20 – 11:30am – CEO Reflection\, Synthesis & Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3/23/2026 - iMasons Member Summit at DCD NY\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred Email(Required)\n \n Alternate Email\n \n Company(Required)Address \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This helps us share relevant information for local events and chapter meetings.\nLinkedIn URL\n \n Are you an iMasons Member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Consent(Required) I have read and agree to abide by the iMasons Code of Conduct. This acknowledgment is required to complete your registration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 — 11:45 AM EDT \n \n \n \n The AI digital workforce: Who builds\, trains\, and adapts the talent we need? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce challenges behind digital infrastructure have become more complex and urgent due to unprecedented industry growth. Workforce strategies remain fragmented as companies are required to reskill at scale while also focusing on future skills and evolving education programs. This debate examines who owns the talent pipeline\, how non-traditional talent can be developed\, and how AI is reshaping the current skill set requirements.   \n \n \n \n \n \n How can veterans\, career-changers\, and tradespeople be integrated into the data center workforce?How can K-12\, higher education\, and industry better align to prepare the next generation of data center engineers and operators?Which roles will evolve or be redefined as AI adoption accelerates? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vlad-Gabriel Anghel \n \n \n \n Director of Solutions Engineering\, DCD Academy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nabeel Mahmood \n \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Nomad Futurist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCall \n \n \n \n VP\, Brand Evangelism\, QTS Data Centers\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Crafton \n \n \n \n SVP of Strategy & Operations\, Mod42   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, Infrastructure Masons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 — 1:45 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch \n \n \n \n As AI and data center development accelerates\, public understanding has not kept pace. Communities across the U.S. are raising concerns about scale\, visibility\, and local impact often driven by misinformation and a lack of early engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session brings together women leaders from digital infrastructure\, energy\, education\, and Women in STEM to contribute directly to a shared conversation on trust\, education\, and community engagement. Led jointly by Mara Ervin\, Eastern U.S. Chair\, and Rhea Williams\, Western U.S. Chair\, the discussion compares regional challenges across the U.S. from dense urban markets to environmentally sensitive or land-constrained regions and how those differences shape community pushback and NIMBY responses. By creating space for collective dialogue\, the session focuses on how women leaders act as trusted translators between complex infrastructure and the public\, connecting data centers and AI to education\, workforce development\, innovation\, and long-term local value. \n \n \n \n \n This major session explores: How and why community resistance to data centers differs across U.S. regionsCommon drivers of NIMBY opposition and how early education can reduce frictionThe role of women leaders in building trust through listening and transparencyConnecting digital infrastructure to STEM education and workforce pathwaysPractical engagement strategies that work before projects reach permittingThis session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhea Williams \n \n \n \n SVP AI & Hyperscale\, Riot Platforms\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mara Ervin \n \n \n \n Director of Data Centers\, Stonebridge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMWomen Welcome Lunch March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 — 6:30 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the next generation of industry talent\, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds. This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years’ experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com to RSVP. \n \n \n \n Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths\, build networks\, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry. 5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening. 5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths\, to the skills that matter most\, to what they wish they’d known starting out. 5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship You’ll rotate around tables\, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small\, informal conversations. Come with your questions\, give a brief intro\, and don’t forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on. 6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing A chance to ask anything you didn’t get to cover\, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect\, ask real questions\, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship. \n \n \n \n \n Speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skyler Holloway \n \n \n \n Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio\, Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alise Porto \n \n \n \n SVP of Energy and Sustainability\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neenad Dave \n \n \n \n VP Capital Markets\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n US Chair – Armed Forces\, Infrastructure Masons   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Paul\n\n \n \n \n \n Senior Director of Strategic Accounts\, Salute Inc   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 9:15 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Armed Forces Breakfast at DCD New York provides a welcoming forum for meaningful networking and the open exchange of ideas among members of the military community and the broader data center ecosystem. Hosted by iMasons Armed forces and FlexGen\, the breakfast brings together service members\, veterans\, industry leaders\, and supporters to share experiences\, discuss innovation\, and build lasting professional connections. Open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their allies\, the event highlights the value of collaboration and shared perspectives in driving both personal and industry growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n iMasons Armed Forces Global Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Kallal \n \n \n \n Director of Business Development FlexGen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, iMasons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation Student Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future builders. Future operators. Future leaders.This dedicated workshop provides a practical pathway into the data center ecosystem for the student community. Through industry 101 sessions and firsthand shared career journeys and experiences\, this interactive day will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape on which the world relies\, and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent. \n \n \n \n Agenda:10:00 – 10:20 AM | Welcome & Check-In10:20 – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks10:40 – 11:00 AM | Introduction to the Nomad Futurist Academy11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inside Digital Infrastructure: The Backbone of Our Connected World11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion12:00 – 12:30 PM | Scaling Clean Power\, Scaling People: Creating a Sustainable Workforce for the Digital Infrastructure Era12:30 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch1:00 – 1:30 PM | Power\, Water & People: How Digital Infrastructure Can Grow Responsibly1:30 – 2:00 PM | From Curiosity to Career: Your Path Into Digital Infrastructure2:00 – 2:20 PM | Closing Remarks2:20 – 3:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Weekly \n \n \n \n VP Infrastructure\, GEICO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Bhuyan \n \n \n \n Product Manger\, Google \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted in partnership with: 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:20260630T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T090000 DTSTAMP:20260410T100929 CREATED:20260123T172521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T174356Z UID:10000176-1782806400-1782810000@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Incubator: Meet the Startups DESCRIPTION:iMasons at DCD>Connect | New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept 8-10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n March 23-24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New York\, NY \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are heading to Times Square for DCD>Connect | New York 2026\, one of the industry’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for the data center ecosystem. \nTaking over the Marriott Marquis from March 23–24\, the event draws more than 4\,500 senior leaders to navigate the breakneck speed of the AI revolution. Between the main stage and the co-located Xcelerated Compute tracks\, the focus is squarely on the realities of scaling power\, cooling\, and sustainable infrastructure in an era of unprecedented demand. \nWe look forward to bringing our community together throughout the show. \nRegistration to DCD>Connect | New York is required to attend iMasons programming. Register here. iMasons members have an exclusive discount on Vendor Passes for this event. To claim your discount\, check your inbox or reach out to admin@imasons.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let's Connect in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AI Digital Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 — 11:30 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit \n \n \n \n This summit unites our members to discuss the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders for exclusive insights and collaborative sessions focused on key initiatives and solutions that will shape our future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n 8:30am – 9am – Check In9am – 9:15am – Welcome and Opening Context & Industry Inflection Point9:20am – 9:45am – ICA Fireside with Bloomberg9:50 – 10:05am – The Road Ahead: iMasons as a Global Institution10:10 – 10:45am – Member Working Session10:45 – 11:20am – Table Topic Report Out11:20 – 11:30am – CEO Reflection\, Synthesis & Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3/23/2026 - iMasons Member Summit at DCD NY\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred Email(Required)\n \n Alternate Email\n \n Company(Required)Address \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This helps us share relevant information for local events and chapter meetings.\nLinkedIn URL\n \n Are you an iMasons Member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Consent(Required) I have read and agree to abide by the iMasons Code of Conduct. This acknowledgment is required to complete your registration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 — 11:45 AM EDT \n \n \n \n The AI digital workforce: Who builds\, trains\, and adapts the talent we need? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce challenges behind digital infrastructure have become more complex and urgent due to unprecedented industry growth. Workforce strategies remain fragmented as companies are required to reskill at scale while also focusing on future skills and evolving education programs. This debate examines who owns the talent pipeline\, how non-traditional talent can be developed\, and how AI is reshaping the current skill set requirements.   \n \n \n \n \n \n How can veterans\, career-changers\, and tradespeople be integrated into the data center workforce?How can K-12\, higher education\, and industry better align to prepare the next generation of data center engineers and operators?Which roles will evolve or be redefined as AI adoption accelerates? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vlad-Gabriel Anghel \n \n \n \n Director of Solutions Engineering\, DCD Academy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nabeel Mahmood \n \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Nomad Futurist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCall \n \n \n \n VP\, Brand Evangelism\, QTS Data Centers\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Crafton \n \n \n \n SVP of Strategy & Operations\, Mod42   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, Infrastructure Masons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 — 1:45 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch \n \n \n \n As AI and data center development accelerates\, public understanding has not kept pace. Communities across the U.S. are raising concerns about scale\, visibility\, and local impact often driven by misinformation and a lack of early engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session brings together women leaders from digital infrastructure\, energy\, education\, and Women in STEM to contribute directly to a shared conversation on trust\, education\, and community engagement. Led jointly by Mara Ervin\, Eastern U.S. Chair\, and Rhea Williams\, Western U.S. Chair\, the discussion compares regional challenges across the U.S. from dense urban markets to environmentally sensitive or land-constrained regions and how those differences shape community pushback and NIMBY responses. By creating space for collective dialogue\, the session focuses on how women leaders act as trusted translators between complex infrastructure and the public\, connecting data centers and AI to education\, workforce development\, innovation\, and long-term local value. \n \n \n \n \n This major session explores: How and why community resistance to data centers differs across U.S. regionsCommon drivers of NIMBY opposition and how early education can reduce frictionThe role of women leaders in building trust through listening and transparencyConnecting digital infrastructure to STEM education and workforce pathwaysPractical engagement strategies that work before projects reach permittingThis session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhea Williams \n \n \n \n SVP AI & Hyperscale\, Riot Platforms\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mara Ervin \n \n \n \n Director of Data Centers\, Stonebridge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMWomen Welcome Lunch March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 — 6:30 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the next generation of industry talent\, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds. This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years’ experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com to RSVP. \n \n \n \n Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths\, build networks\, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry. 5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening. 5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths\, to the skills that matter most\, to what they wish they’d known starting out. 5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship You’ll rotate around tables\, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small\, informal conversations. Come with your questions\, give a brief intro\, and don’t forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on. 6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing A chance to ask anything you didn’t get to cover\, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect\, ask real questions\, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship. \n \n \n \n \n Speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skyler Holloway \n \n \n \n Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio\, Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alise Porto \n \n \n \n SVP of Energy and Sustainability\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neenad Dave \n \n \n \n VP Capital Markets\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n US Chair – Armed Forces\, Infrastructure Masons   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Paul\n\n \n \n \n \n Senior Director of Strategic Accounts\, Salute Inc   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 9:15 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Armed Forces Breakfast at DCD New York provides a welcoming forum for meaningful networking and the open exchange of ideas among members of the military community and the broader data center ecosystem. Hosted by iMasons Armed forces and FlexGen\, the breakfast brings together service members\, veterans\, industry leaders\, and supporters to share experiences\, discuss innovation\, and build lasting professional connections. Open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their allies\, the event highlights the value of collaboration and shared perspectives in driving both personal and industry growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n iMasons Armed Forces Global Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Kallal \n \n \n \n Director of Business Development FlexGen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, iMasons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation Student Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future builders. Future operators. Future leaders.This dedicated workshop provides a practical pathway into the data center ecosystem for the student community. Through industry 101 sessions and firsthand shared career journeys and experiences\, this interactive day will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape on which the world relies\, and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent. \n \n \n \n Agenda:10:00 – 10:20 AM | Welcome & Check-In10:20 – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks10:40 – 11:00 AM | Introduction to the Nomad Futurist Academy11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inside Digital Infrastructure: The Backbone of Our Connected World11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion12:00 – 12:30 PM | Scaling Clean Power\, Scaling People: Creating a Sustainable Workforce for the Digital Infrastructure Era12:30 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch1:00 – 1:30 PM | Power\, Water & People: How Digital Infrastructure Can Grow Responsibly1:30 – 2:00 PM | From Curiosity to Career: Your Path Into Digital Infrastructure2:00 – 2:20 PM | Closing Remarks2:20 – 3:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Weekly \n \n \n \n VP Infrastructure\, GEICO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Bhuyan \n \n \n \n Product Manger\, Google \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted in partnership with: 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:20260721T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T100929 CREATED:20251128T220050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T200740Z UID:10000161-1784646000-1784649600@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Exchange: Thought Leadership Sessions by iMasons DESCRIPTION:iMasons at DCD>Connect | New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept 8-10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n March 23-24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New York\, NY \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are heading to Times Square for DCD>Connect | New York 2026\, one of the industry’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for the data center ecosystem. \nTaking over the Marriott Marquis from March 23–24\, the event draws more than 4\,500 senior leaders to navigate the breakneck speed of the AI revolution. Between the main stage and the co-located Xcelerated Compute tracks\, the focus is squarely on the realities of scaling power\, cooling\, and sustainable infrastructure in an era of unprecedented demand. \nWe look forward to bringing our community together throughout the show. \nRegistration to DCD>Connect | New York is required to attend iMasons programming. Register here. iMasons members have an exclusive discount on Vendor Passes for this event. To claim your discount\, check your inbox or reach out to admin@imasons.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let's Connect in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AI Digital Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 — 11:30 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit \n \n \n \n This summit unites our members to discuss the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders for exclusive insights and collaborative sessions focused on key initiatives and solutions that will shape our future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n 8:30am – 9am – Check In9am – 9:15am – Welcome and Opening Context & Industry Inflection Point9:20am – 9:45am – ICA Fireside with Bloomberg9:50 – 10:05am – The Road Ahead: iMasons as a Global Institution10:10 – 10:45am – Member Working Session10:45 – 11:20am – Table Topic Report Out11:20 – 11:30am – CEO Reflection\, Synthesis & Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3/23/2026 - iMasons Member Summit at DCD NY\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred Email(Required)\n \n Alternate Email\n \n Company(Required)Address \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This helps us share relevant information for local events and chapter meetings.\nLinkedIn URL\n \n Are you an iMasons Member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Consent(Required) I have read and agree to abide by the iMasons Code of Conduct. This acknowledgment is required to complete your registration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 — 11:45 AM EDT \n \n \n \n The AI digital workforce: Who builds\, trains\, and adapts the talent we need? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce challenges behind digital infrastructure have become more complex and urgent due to unprecedented industry growth. Workforce strategies remain fragmented as companies are required to reskill at scale while also focusing on future skills and evolving education programs. This debate examines who owns the talent pipeline\, how non-traditional talent can be developed\, and how AI is reshaping the current skill set requirements.   \n \n \n \n \n \n How can veterans\, career-changers\, and tradespeople be integrated into the data center workforce?How can K-12\, higher education\, and industry better align to prepare the next generation of data center engineers and operators?Which roles will evolve or be redefined as AI adoption accelerates? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vlad-Gabriel Anghel \n \n \n \n Director of Solutions Engineering\, DCD Academy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nabeel Mahmood \n \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Nomad Futurist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCall \n \n \n \n VP\, Brand Evangelism\, QTS Data Centers\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Crafton \n \n \n \n SVP of Strategy & Operations\, Mod42   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, Infrastructure Masons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 — 1:45 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch \n \n \n \n As AI and data center development accelerates\, public understanding has not kept pace. Communities across the U.S. are raising concerns about scale\, visibility\, and local impact often driven by misinformation and a lack of early engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session brings together women leaders from digital infrastructure\, energy\, education\, and Women in STEM to contribute directly to a shared conversation on trust\, education\, and community engagement. Led jointly by Mara Ervin\, Eastern U.S. Chair\, and Rhea Williams\, Western U.S. Chair\, the discussion compares regional challenges across the U.S. from dense urban markets to environmentally sensitive or land-constrained regions and how those differences shape community pushback and NIMBY responses. By creating space for collective dialogue\, the session focuses on how women leaders act as trusted translators between complex infrastructure and the public\, connecting data centers and AI to education\, workforce development\, innovation\, and long-term local value. \n \n \n \n \n This major session explores: How and why community resistance to data centers differs across U.S. regionsCommon drivers of NIMBY opposition and how early education can reduce frictionThe role of women leaders in building trust through listening and transparencyConnecting digital infrastructure to STEM education and workforce pathwaysPractical engagement strategies that work before projects reach permittingThis session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhea Williams \n \n \n \n SVP AI & Hyperscale\, Riot Platforms\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mara Ervin \n \n \n \n Director of Data Centers\, Stonebridge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMWomen Welcome Lunch March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 — 6:30 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the next generation of industry talent\, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds. This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years’ experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com to RSVP. \n \n \n \n Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths\, build networks\, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry. 5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening. 5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths\, to the skills that matter most\, to what they wish they’d known starting out. 5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship You’ll rotate around tables\, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small\, informal conversations. Come with your questions\, give a brief intro\, and don’t forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on. 6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing A chance to ask anything you didn’t get to cover\, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect\, ask real questions\, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship. \n \n \n \n \n Speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skyler Holloway \n \n \n \n Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio\, Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alise Porto \n \n \n \n SVP of Energy and Sustainability\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neenad Dave \n \n \n \n VP Capital Markets\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n US Chair – Armed Forces\, Infrastructure Masons   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Paul\n\n \n \n \n \n Senior Director of Strategic Accounts\, Salute Inc   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 9:15 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Armed Forces Breakfast at DCD New York provides a welcoming forum for meaningful networking and the open exchange of ideas among members of the military community and the broader data center ecosystem. Hosted by iMasons Armed forces and FlexGen\, the breakfast brings together service members\, veterans\, industry leaders\, and supporters to share experiences\, discuss innovation\, and build lasting professional connections. Open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their allies\, the event highlights the value of collaboration and shared perspectives in driving both personal and industry growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n iMasons Armed Forces Global Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Kallal \n \n \n \n Director of Business Development FlexGen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, iMasons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation Student Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future builders. Future operators. Future leaders.This dedicated workshop provides a practical pathway into the data center ecosystem for the student community. Through industry 101 sessions and firsthand shared career journeys and experiences\, this interactive day will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape on which the world relies\, and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent. \n \n \n \n Agenda:10:00 – 10:20 AM | Welcome & Check-In10:20 – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks10:40 – 11:00 AM | Introduction to the Nomad Futurist Academy11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inside Digital Infrastructure: The Backbone of Our Connected World11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion12:00 – 12:30 PM | Scaling Clean Power\, Scaling People: Creating a Sustainable Workforce for the Digital Infrastructure Era12:30 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch1:00 – 1:30 PM | Power\, Water & People: How Digital Infrastructure Can Grow Responsibly1:30 – 2:00 PM | From Curiosity to Career: Your Path Into Digital Infrastructure2:00 – 2:20 PM | Closing Remarks2:20 – 3:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Weekly \n \n \n \n VP Infrastructure\, GEICO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Bhuyan \n \n \n \n Product Manger\, Google \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted in partnership with: 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:20260901T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T100929 CREATED:20260216T160651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T202639Z UID:10000192-1788278400-1788282000@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Unwrapped: Inside the iMasons Innovation Committee DESCRIPTION:iMasons at DCD>Connect | New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept 8-10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n March 23-24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New York\, NY \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are heading to Times Square for DCD>Connect | New York 2026\, one of the industry’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for the data center ecosystem. \nTaking over the Marriott Marquis from March 23–24\, the event draws more than 4\,500 senior leaders to navigate the breakneck speed of the AI revolution. Between the main stage and the co-located Xcelerated Compute tracks\, the focus is squarely on the realities of scaling power\, cooling\, and sustainable infrastructure in an era of unprecedented demand. \nWe look forward to bringing our community together throughout the show. \nRegistration to DCD>Connect | New York is required to attend iMasons programming. Register here. iMasons members have an exclusive discount on Vendor Passes for this event. To claim your discount\, check your inbox or reach out to admin@imasons.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let's Connect in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AI Digital Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 — 11:30 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit \n \n \n \n This summit unites our members to discuss the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders for exclusive insights and collaborative sessions focused on key initiatives and solutions that will shape our future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n 8:30am – 9am – Check In9am – 9:15am – Welcome and Opening Context & Industry Inflection Point9:20am – 9:45am – ICA Fireside with Bloomberg9:50 – 10:05am – The Road Ahead: iMasons as a Global Institution10:10 – 10:45am – Member Working Session10:45 – 11:20am – Table Topic Report Out11:20 – 11:30am – CEO Reflection\, Synthesis & Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3/23/2026 - iMasons Member Summit at DCD NY\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred Email(Required)\n \n Alternate Email\n \n Company(Required)Address \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This helps us share relevant information for local events and chapter meetings.\nLinkedIn URL\n \n Are you an iMasons Member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Consent(Required) I have read and agree to abide by the iMasons Code of Conduct. This acknowledgment is required to complete your registration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 — 11:45 AM EDT \n \n \n \n The AI digital workforce: Who builds\, trains\, and adapts the talent we need? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce challenges behind digital infrastructure have become more complex and urgent due to unprecedented industry growth. Workforce strategies remain fragmented as companies are required to reskill at scale while also focusing on future skills and evolving education programs. This debate examines who owns the talent pipeline\, how non-traditional talent can be developed\, and how AI is reshaping the current skill set requirements.   \n \n \n \n \n \n How can veterans\, career-changers\, and tradespeople be integrated into the data center workforce?How can K-12\, higher education\, and industry better align to prepare the next generation of data center engineers and operators?Which roles will evolve or be redefined as AI adoption accelerates? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vlad-Gabriel Anghel \n \n \n \n Director of Solutions Engineering\, DCD Academy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nabeel Mahmood \n \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Nomad Futurist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCall \n \n \n \n VP\, Brand Evangelism\, QTS Data Centers\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Crafton \n \n \n \n SVP of Strategy & Operations\, Mod42   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, Infrastructure Masons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 — 1:45 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch \n \n \n \n As AI and data center development accelerates\, public understanding has not kept pace. Communities across the U.S. are raising concerns about scale\, visibility\, and local impact often driven by misinformation and a lack of early engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session brings together women leaders from digital infrastructure\, energy\, education\, and Women in STEM to contribute directly to a shared conversation on trust\, education\, and community engagement. Led jointly by Mara Ervin\, Eastern U.S. Chair\, and Rhea Williams\, Western U.S. Chair\, the discussion compares regional challenges across the U.S. from dense urban markets to environmentally sensitive or land-constrained regions and how those differences shape community pushback and NIMBY responses. By creating space for collective dialogue\, the session focuses on how women leaders act as trusted translators between complex infrastructure and the public\, connecting data centers and AI to education\, workforce development\, innovation\, and long-term local value. \n \n \n \n \n This major session explores: How and why community resistance to data centers differs across U.S. regionsCommon drivers of NIMBY opposition and how early education can reduce frictionThe role of women leaders in building trust through listening and transparencyConnecting digital infrastructure to STEM education and workforce pathwaysPractical engagement strategies that work before projects reach permittingThis session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhea Williams \n \n \n \n SVP AI & Hyperscale\, Riot Platforms\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mara Ervin \n \n \n \n Director of Data Centers\, Stonebridge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMWomen Welcome Lunch March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 — 6:30 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the next generation of industry talent\, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds. This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years’ experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com to RSVP. \n \n \n \n Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths\, build networks\, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry. 5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening. 5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths\, to the skills that matter most\, to what they wish they’d known starting out. 5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship You’ll rotate around tables\, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small\, informal conversations. Come with your questions\, give a brief intro\, and don’t forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on. 6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing A chance to ask anything you didn’t get to cover\, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect\, ask real questions\, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship. \n \n \n \n \n Speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skyler Holloway \n \n \n \n Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio\, Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alise Porto \n \n \n \n SVP of Energy and Sustainability\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neenad Dave \n \n \n \n VP Capital Markets\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n US Chair – Armed Forces\, Infrastructure Masons   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Paul\n\n \n \n \n \n Senior Director of Strategic Accounts\, Salute Inc   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 9:15 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Armed Forces Breakfast at DCD New York provides a welcoming forum for meaningful networking and the open exchange of ideas among members of the military community and the broader data center ecosystem. Hosted by iMasons Armed forces and FlexGen\, the breakfast brings together service members\, veterans\, industry leaders\, and supporters to share experiences\, discuss innovation\, and build lasting professional connections. Open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their allies\, the event highlights the value of collaboration and shared perspectives in driving both personal and industry growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n iMasons Armed Forces Global Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Kallal \n \n \n \n Director of Business Development FlexGen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, iMasons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation Student Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future builders. Future operators. Future leaders.This dedicated workshop provides a practical pathway into the data center ecosystem for the student community. Through industry 101 sessions and firsthand shared career journeys and experiences\, this interactive day will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape on which the world relies\, and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent. \n \n \n \n Agenda:10:00 – 10:20 AM | Welcome & Check-In10:20 – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks10:40 – 11:00 AM | Introduction to the Nomad Futurist Academy11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inside Digital Infrastructure: The Backbone of Our Connected World11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion12:00 – 12:30 PM | Scaling Clean Power\, Scaling People: Creating a Sustainable Workforce for the Digital Infrastructure Era12:30 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch1:00 – 1:30 PM | Power\, Water & People: How Digital Infrastructure Can Grow Responsibly1:30 – 2:00 PM | From Curiosity to Career: Your Path Into Digital Infrastructure2:00 – 2:20 PM | Closing Remarks2:20 – 3:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Weekly \n \n \n \n VP Infrastructure\, GEICO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Bhuyan \n \n \n \n Product Manger\, Google \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted in partnership with: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-9-2026-innovation-apac-emea-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:20260922T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T100929 CREATED:20260123T175053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T150928Z UID:10000177-1790092800-1790096400@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Incubator: Meet the Startups DESCRIPTION:iMasons at DCD>Connect | New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept 8-10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n March 23-24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New York\, NY \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are heading to Times Square for DCD>Connect | New York 2026\, one of the industry’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for the data center ecosystem. \nTaking over the Marriott Marquis from March 23–24\, the event draws more than 4\,500 senior leaders to navigate the breakneck speed of the AI revolution. Between the main stage and the co-located Xcelerated Compute tracks\, the focus is squarely on the realities of scaling power\, cooling\, and sustainable infrastructure in an era of unprecedented demand. \nWe look forward to bringing our community together throughout the show. \nRegistration to DCD>Connect | New York is required to attend iMasons programming. Register here. iMasons members have an exclusive discount on Vendor Passes for this event. To claim your discount\, check your inbox or reach out to admin@imasons.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let's Connect in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AI Digital Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 — 11:30 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit \n \n \n \n This summit unites our members to discuss the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders for exclusive insights and collaborative sessions focused on key initiatives and solutions that will shape our future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n 8:30am – 9am – Check In9am – 9:15am – Welcome and Opening Context & Industry Inflection Point9:20am – 9:45am – ICA Fireside with Bloomberg9:50 – 10:05am – The Road Ahead: iMasons as a Global Institution10:10 – 10:45am – Member Working Session10:45 – 11:20am – Table Topic Report Out11:20 – 11:30am – CEO Reflection\, Synthesis & Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3/23/2026 - iMasons Member Summit at DCD NY\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred Email(Required)\n \n Alternate Email\n \n Company(Required)Address \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This helps us share relevant information for local events and chapter meetings.\nLinkedIn URL\n \n Are you an iMasons Member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Consent(Required) I have read and agree to abide by the iMasons Code of Conduct. This acknowledgment is required to complete your registration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 — 11:45 AM EDT \n \n \n \n The AI digital workforce: Who builds\, trains\, and adapts the talent we need? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce challenges behind digital infrastructure have become more complex and urgent due to unprecedented industry growth. Workforce strategies remain fragmented as companies are required to reskill at scale while also focusing on future skills and evolving education programs. This debate examines who owns the talent pipeline\, how non-traditional talent can be developed\, and how AI is reshaping the current skill set requirements.   \n \n \n \n \n \n How can veterans\, career-changers\, and tradespeople be integrated into the data center workforce?How can K-12\, higher education\, and industry better align to prepare the next generation of data center engineers and operators?Which roles will evolve or be redefined as AI adoption accelerates? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vlad-Gabriel Anghel \n \n \n \n Director of Solutions Engineering\, DCD Academy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nabeel Mahmood \n \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Nomad Futurist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCall \n \n \n \n VP\, Brand Evangelism\, QTS Data Centers\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Crafton \n \n \n \n SVP of Strategy & Operations\, Mod42   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, Infrastructure Masons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 — 1:45 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch \n \n \n \n As AI and data center development accelerates\, public understanding has not kept pace. Communities across the U.S. are raising concerns about scale\, visibility\, and local impact often driven by misinformation and a lack of early engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session brings together women leaders from digital infrastructure\, energy\, education\, and Women in STEM to contribute directly to a shared conversation on trust\, education\, and community engagement. Led jointly by Mara Ervin\, Eastern U.S. Chair\, and Rhea Williams\, Western U.S. Chair\, the discussion compares regional challenges across the U.S. from dense urban markets to environmentally sensitive or land-constrained regions and how those differences shape community pushback and NIMBY responses. By creating space for collective dialogue\, the session focuses on how women leaders act as trusted translators between complex infrastructure and the public\, connecting data centers and AI to education\, workforce development\, innovation\, and long-term local value. \n \n \n \n \n This major session explores: How and why community resistance to data centers differs across U.S. regionsCommon drivers of NIMBY opposition and how early education can reduce frictionThe role of women leaders in building trust through listening and transparencyConnecting digital infrastructure to STEM education and workforce pathwaysPractical engagement strategies that work before projects reach permittingThis session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhea Williams \n \n \n \n SVP AI & Hyperscale\, Riot Platforms\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mara Ervin \n \n \n \n Director of Data Centers\, Stonebridge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMWomen Welcome Lunch March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 — 6:30 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the next generation of industry talent\, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds. This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years’ experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com to RSVP. \n \n \n \n Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths\, build networks\, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry. 5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening. 5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths\, to the skills that matter most\, to what they wish they’d known starting out. 5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship You’ll rotate around tables\, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small\, informal conversations. Come with your questions\, give a brief intro\, and don’t forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on. 6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing A chance to ask anything you didn’t get to cover\, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect\, ask real questions\, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship. \n \n \n \n \n Speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skyler Holloway \n \n \n \n Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio\, Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alise Porto \n \n \n \n SVP of Energy and Sustainability\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neenad Dave \n \n \n \n VP Capital Markets\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n US Chair – Armed Forces\, Infrastructure Masons   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Paul\n\n \n \n \n \n Senior Director of Strategic Accounts\, Salute Inc   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 9:15 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Armed Forces Breakfast at DCD New York provides a welcoming forum for meaningful networking and the open exchange of ideas among members of the military community and the broader data center ecosystem. Hosted by iMasons Armed forces and FlexGen\, the breakfast brings together service members\, veterans\, industry leaders\, and supporters to share experiences\, discuss innovation\, and build lasting professional connections. Open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their allies\, the event highlights the value of collaboration and shared perspectives in driving both personal and industry growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n iMasons Armed Forces Global Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Kallal \n \n \n \n Director of Business Development FlexGen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, iMasons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation Student Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future builders. Future operators. Future leaders.This dedicated workshop provides a practical pathway into the data center ecosystem for the student community. Through industry 101 sessions and firsthand shared career journeys and experiences\, this interactive day will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape on which the world relies\, and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent. \n \n \n \n Agenda:10:00 – 10:20 AM | Welcome & Check-In10:20 – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks10:40 – 11:00 AM | Introduction to the Nomad Futurist Academy11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inside Digital Infrastructure: The Backbone of Our Connected World11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion12:00 – 12:30 PM | Scaling Clean Power\, Scaling People: Creating a Sustainable Workforce for the Digital Infrastructure Era12:30 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch1:00 – 1:30 PM | Power\, Water & People: How Digital Infrastructure Can Grow Responsibly1:30 – 2:00 PM | From Curiosity to Career: Your Path Into Digital Infrastructure2:00 – 2:20 PM | Closing Remarks2:20 – 3:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Weekly \n \n \n \n VP Infrastructure\, GEICO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Bhuyan \n \n \n \n Product Manger\, Google \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted in partnership with: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-innovation-september-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:20261013T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T100929 CREATED:20260210T175708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T200745Z UID:10000187-1791907200-1791910800@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Exchange: Thought Leadership Sessions by iMasons DESCRIPTION:iMasons at DCD>Connect | New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept 8-10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n March 23-24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New York\, NY \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are heading to Times Square for DCD>Connect | New York 2026\, one of the industry’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for the data center ecosystem. \nTaking over the Marriott Marquis from March 23–24\, the event draws more than 4\,500 senior leaders to navigate the breakneck speed of the AI revolution. Between the main stage and the co-located Xcelerated Compute tracks\, the focus is squarely on the realities of scaling power\, cooling\, and sustainable infrastructure in an era of unprecedented demand. \nWe look forward to bringing our community together throughout the show. \nRegistration to DCD>Connect | New York is required to attend iMasons programming. Register here. iMasons members have an exclusive discount on Vendor Passes for this event. To claim your discount\, check your inbox or reach out to admin@imasons.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let's Connect in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AI Digital Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 — 11:30 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit \n \n \n \n This summit unites our members to discuss the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders for exclusive insights and collaborative sessions focused on key initiatives and solutions that will shape our future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n 8:30am – 9am – Check In9am – 9:15am – Welcome and Opening Context & Industry Inflection Point9:20am – 9:45am – ICA Fireside with Bloomberg9:50 – 10:05am – The Road Ahead: iMasons as a Global Institution10:10 – 10:45am – Member Working Session10:45 – 11:20am – Table Topic Report Out11:20 – 11:30am – CEO Reflection\, Synthesis & Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3/23/2026 - iMasons Member Summit at DCD NY\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred Email(Required)\n \n Alternate Email\n \n Company(Required)Address \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This helps us share relevant information for local events and chapter meetings.\nLinkedIn URL\n \n Are you an iMasons Member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Consent(Required) I have read and agree to abide by the iMasons Code of Conduct. This acknowledgment is required to complete your registration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 — 11:45 AM EDT \n \n \n \n The AI digital workforce: Who builds\, trains\, and adapts the talent we need? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce challenges behind digital infrastructure have become more complex and urgent due to unprecedented industry growth. Workforce strategies remain fragmented as companies are required to reskill at scale while also focusing on future skills and evolving education programs. This debate examines who owns the talent pipeline\, how non-traditional talent can be developed\, and how AI is reshaping the current skill set requirements.   \n \n \n \n \n \n How can veterans\, career-changers\, and tradespeople be integrated into the data center workforce?How can K-12\, higher education\, and industry better align to prepare the next generation of data center engineers and operators?Which roles will evolve or be redefined as AI adoption accelerates? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vlad-Gabriel Anghel \n \n \n \n Director of Solutions Engineering\, DCD Academy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nabeel Mahmood \n \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Nomad Futurist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCall \n \n \n \n VP\, Brand Evangelism\, QTS Data Centers\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Crafton \n \n \n \n SVP of Strategy & Operations\, Mod42   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, Infrastructure Masons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 — 1:45 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch \n \n \n \n As AI and data center development accelerates\, public understanding has not kept pace. Communities across the U.S. are raising concerns about scale\, visibility\, and local impact often driven by misinformation and a lack of early engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session brings together women leaders from digital infrastructure\, energy\, education\, and Women in STEM to contribute directly to a shared conversation on trust\, education\, and community engagement. Led jointly by Mara Ervin\, Eastern U.S. Chair\, and Rhea Williams\, Western U.S. Chair\, the discussion compares regional challenges across the U.S. from dense urban markets to environmentally sensitive or land-constrained regions and how those differences shape community pushback and NIMBY responses. By creating space for collective dialogue\, the session focuses on how women leaders act as trusted translators between complex infrastructure and the public\, connecting data centers and AI to education\, workforce development\, innovation\, and long-term local value. \n \n \n \n \n This major session explores: How and why community resistance to data centers differs across U.S. regionsCommon drivers of NIMBY opposition and how early education can reduce frictionThe role of women leaders in building trust through listening and transparencyConnecting digital infrastructure to STEM education and workforce pathwaysPractical engagement strategies that work before projects reach permittingThis session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhea Williams \n \n \n \n SVP AI & Hyperscale\, Riot Platforms\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mara Ervin \n \n \n \n Director of Data Centers\, Stonebridge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMWomen Welcome Lunch March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 — 6:30 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the next generation of industry talent\, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds. This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years’ experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com to RSVP. \n \n \n \n Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths\, build networks\, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry. 5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening. 5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths\, to the skills that matter most\, to what they wish they’d known starting out. 5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship You’ll rotate around tables\, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small\, informal conversations. Come with your questions\, give a brief intro\, and don’t forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on. 6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing A chance to ask anything you didn’t get to cover\, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect\, ask real questions\, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship. \n \n \n \n \n Speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skyler Holloway \n \n \n \n Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio\, Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alise Porto \n \n \n \n SVP of Energy and Sustainability\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neenad Dave \n \n \n \n VP Capital Markets\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n US Chair – Armed Forces\, Infrastructure Masons   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Paul\n\n \n \n \n \n Senior Director of Strategic Accounts\, Salute Inc   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 9:15 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Armed Forces Breakfast at DCD New York provides a welcoming forum for meaningful networking and the open exchange of ideas among members of the military community and the broader data center ecosystem. Hosted by iMasons Armed forces and FlexGen\, the breakfast brings together service members\, veterans\, industry leaders\, and supporters to share experiences\, discuss innovation\, and build lasting professional connections. Open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their allies\, the event highlights the value of collaboration and shared perspectives in driving both personal and industry growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n iMasons Armed Forces Global Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Kallal \n \n \n \n Director of Business Development FlexGen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, iMasons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation Student Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future builders. Future operators. Future leaders.This dedicated workshop provides a practical pathway into the data center ecosystem for the student community. Through industry 101 sessions and firsthand shared career journeys and experiences\, this interactive day will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape on which the world relies\, and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent. \n \n \n \n Agenda:10:00 – 10:20 AM | Welcome & Check-In10:20 – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks10:40 – 11:00 AM | Introduction to the Nomad Futurist Academy11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inside Digital Infrastructure: The Backbone of Our Connected World11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion12:00 – 12:30 PM | Scaling Clean Power\, Scaling People: Creating a Sustainable Workforce for the Digital Infrastructure Era12:30 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch1:00 – 1:30 PM | Power\, Water & People: How Digital Infrastructure Can Grow Responsibly1:30 – 2:00 PM | From Curiosity to Career: Your Path Into Digital Infrastructure2:00 – 2:20 PM | Closing Remarks2:20 – 3:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Weekly \n \n \n \n VP Infrastructure\, GEICO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Bhuyan \n \n \n \n Product Manger\, Google \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted in partnership with: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-10-2026-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:20261103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T090000 DTSTAMP:20260410T100929 CREATED:20260123T181951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T185621Z UID:10000178-1793692800-1793696400@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Incubator: Meet the Startups DESCRIPTION:iMasons at DCD>Connect | New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept 8-10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n March 23-24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New York\, NY \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are heading to Times Square for DCD>Connect | New York 2026\, one of the industry’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for the data center ecosystem. \nTaking over the Marriott Marquis from March 23–24\, the event draws more than 4\,500 senior leaders to navigate the breakneck speed of the AI revolution. Between the main stage and the co-located Xcelerated Compute tracks\, the focus is squarely on the realities of scaling power\, cooling\, and sustainable infrastructure in an era of unprecedented demand. \nWe look forward to bringing our community together throughout the show. \nRegistration to DCD>Connect | New York is required to attend iMasons programming. Register here. iMasons members have an exclusive discount on Vendor Passes for this event. To claim your discount\, check your inbox or reach out to admin@imasons.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let's Connect in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AI Digital Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 — 11:30 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit \n \n \n \n This summit unites our members to discuss the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders for exclusive insights and collaborative sessions focused on key initiatives and solutions that will shape our future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n 8:30am – 9am – Check In9am – 9:15am – Welcome and Opening Context & Industry Inflection Point9:20am – 9:45am – ICA Fireside with Bloomberg9:50 – 10:05am – The Road Ahead: iMasons as a Global Institution10:10 – 10:45am – Member Working Session10:45 – 11:20am – Table Topic Report Out11:20 – 11:30am – CEO Reflection\, Synthesis & Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3/23/2026 - iMasons Member Summit at DCD NY\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred Email(Required)\n \n Alternate Email\n \n Company(Required)Address \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This helps us share relevant information for local events and chapter meetings.\nLinkedIn URL\n \n Are you an iMasons Member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Consent(Required) I have read and agree to abide by the iMasons Code of Conduct. This acknowledgment is required to complete your registration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 — 11:45 AM EDT \n \n \n \n The AI digital workforce: Who builds\, trains\, and adapts the talent we need? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce challenges behind digital infrastructure have become more complex and urgent due to unprecedented industry growth. Workforce strategies remain fragmented as companies are required to reskill at scale while also focusing on future skills and evolving education programs. This debate examines who owns the talent pipeline\, how non-traditional talent can be developed\, and how AI is reshaping the current skill set requirements.   \n \n \n \n \n \n How can veterans\, career-changers\, and tradespeople be integrated into the data center workforce?How can K-12\, higher education\, and industry better align to prepare the next generation of data center engineers and operators?Which roles will evolve or be redefined as AI adoption accelerates? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vlad-Gabriel Anghel \n \n \n \n Director of Solutions Engineering\, DCD Academy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nabeel Mahmood \n \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Nomad Futurist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCall \n \n \n \n VP\, Brand Evangelism\, QTS Data Centers\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Crafton \n \n \n \n SVP of Strategy & Operations\, Mod42   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, Infrastructure Masons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 — 1:45 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch \n \n \n \n As AI and data center development accelerates\, public understanding has not kept pace. Communities across the U.S. are raising concerns about scale\, visibility\, and local impact often driven by misinformation and a lack of early engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session brings together women leaders from digital infrastructure\, energy\, education\, and Women in STEM to contribute directly to a shared conversation on trust\, education\, and community engagement. Led jointly by Mara Ervin\, Eastern U.S. Chair\, and Rhea Williams\, Western U.S. Chair\, the discussion compares regional challenges across the U.S. from dense urban markets to environmentally sensitive or land-constrained regions and how those differences shape community pushback and NIMBY responses. By creating space for collective dialogue\, the session focuses on how women leaders act as trusted translators between complex infrastructure and the public\, connecting data centers and AI to education\, workforce development\, innovation\, and long-term local value. \n \n \n \n \n This major session explores: How and why community resistance to data centers differs across U.S. regionsCommon drivers of NIMBY opposition and how early education can reduce frictionThe role of women leaders in building trust through listening and transparencyConnecting digital infrastructure to STEM education and workforce pathwaysPractical engagement strategies that work before projects reach permittingThis session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhea Williams \n \n \n \n SVP AI & Hyperscale\, Riot Platforms\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mara Ervin \n \n \n \n Director of Data Centers\, Stonebridge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMWomen Welcome Lunch March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 — 6:30 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the next generation of industry talent\, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds. This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years’ experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com to RSVP. \n \n \n \n Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths\, build networks\, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry. 5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening. 5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths\, to the skills that matter most\, to what they wish they’d known starting out. 5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship You’ll rotate around tables\, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small\, informal conversations. Come with your questions\, give a brief intro\, and don’t forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on. 6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing A chance to ask anything you didn’t get to cover\, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect\, ask real questions\, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship. \n \n \n \n \n Speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skyler Holloway \n \n \n \n Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio\, Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alise Porto \n \n \n \n SVP of Energy and Sustainability\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neenad Dave \n \n \n \n VP Capital Markets\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n US Chair – Armed Forces\, Infrastructure Masons   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Paul\n\n \n \n \n \n Senior Director of Strategic Accounts\, Salute Inc   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 9:15 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Armed Forces Breakfast at DCD New York provides a welcoming forum for meaningful networking and the open exchange of ideas among members of the military community and the broader data center ecosystem. Hosted by iMasons Armed forces and FlexGen\, the breakfast brings together service members\, veterans\, industry leaders\, and supporters to share experiences\, discuss innovation\, and build lasting professional connections. Open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their allies\, the event highlights the value of collaboration and shared perspectives in driving both personal and industry growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n iMasons Armed Forces Global Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Kallal \n \n \n \n Director of Business Development FlexGen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, iMasons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation Student Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future builders. Future operators. Future leaders.This dedicated workshop provides a practical pathway into the data center ecosystem for the student community. Through industry 101 sessions and firsthand shared career journeys and experiences\, this interactive day will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape on which the world relies\, and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent. \n \n \n \n Agenda:10:00 – 10:20 AM | Welcome & Check-In10:20 – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks10:40 – 11:00 AM | Introduction to the Nomad Futurist Academy11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inside Digital Infrastructure: The Backbone of Our Connected World11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion12:00 – 12:30 PM | Scaling Clean Power\, Scaling People: Creating a Sustainable Workforce for the Digital Infrastructure Era12:30 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch1:00 – 1:30 PM | Power\, Water & People: How Digital Infrastructure Can Grow Responsibly1:30 – 2:00 PM | From Curiosity to Career: Your Path Into Digital Infrastructure2:00 – 2:20 PM | Closing Remarks2:20 – 3:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Weekly \n \n \n \n VP Infrastructure\, GEICO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Bhuyan \n \n \n \n Product Manger\, Google \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted in partnership with: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-2026-innovation-november-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:20261124T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261124T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T100929 CREATED:20260205T162210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T200742Z UID:10000182-1795550400-1795554000@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Exchange: Thought Leadership Sessions by iMasons DESCRIPTION:iMasons at DCD>Connect | New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept 8-10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n March 23-24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New York\, NY \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are heading to Times Square for DCD>Connect | New York 2026\, one of the industry’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for the data center ecosystem. \nTaking over the Marriott Marquis from March 23–24\, the event draws more than 4\,500 senior leaders to navigate the breakneck speed of the AI revolution. Between the main stage and the co-located Xcelerated Compute tracks\, the focus is squarely on the realities of scaling power\, cooling\, and sustainable infrastructure in an era of unprecedented demand. \nWe look forward to bringing our community together throughout the show. \nRegistration to DCD>Connect | New York is required to attend iMasons programming. Register here. iMasons members have an exclusive discount on Vendor Passes for this event. To claim your discount\, check your inbox or reach out to admin@imasons.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let's Connect in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AI Digital Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 — 11:30 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit \n \n \n \n This summit unites our members to discuss the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders for exclusive insights and collaborative sessions focused on key initiatives and solutions that will shape our future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n 8:30am – 9am – Check In9am – 9:15am – Welcome and Opening Context & Industry Inflection Point9:20am – 9:45am – ICA Fireside with Bloomberg9:50 – 10:05am – The Road Ahead: iMasons as a Global Institution10:10 – 10:45am – Member Working Session10:45 – 11:20am – Table Topic Report Out11:20 – 11:30am – CEO Reflection\, Synthesis & Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3/23/2026 - iMasons Member Summit at DCD NY\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred Email(Required)\n \n Alternate Email\n \n Company(Required)Address \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This helps us share relevant information for local events and chapter meetings.\nLinkedIn URL\n \n Are you an iMasons Member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Consent(Required) I have read and agree to abide by the iMasons Code of Conduct. This acknowledgment is required to complete your registration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 — 11:45 AM EDT \n \n \n \n The AI digital workforce: Who builds\, trains\, and adapts the talent we need? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce challenges behind digital infrastructure have become more complex and urgent due to unprecedented industry growth. Workforce strategies remain fragmented as companies are required to reskill at scale while also focusing on future skills and evolving education programs. This debate examines who owns the talent pipeline\, how non-traditional talent can be developed\, and how AI is reshaping the current skill set requirements.   \n \n \n \n \n \n How can veterans\, career-changers\, and tradespeople be integrated into the data center workforce?How can K-12\, higher education\, and industry better align to prepare the next generation of data center engineers and operators?Which roles will evolve or be redefined as AI adoption accelerates? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vlad-Gabriel Anghel \n \n \n \n Director of Solutions Engineering\, DCD Academy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nabeel Mahmood \n \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Nomad Futurist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCall \n \n \n \n VP\, Brand Evangelism\, QTS Data Centers\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Crafton \n \n \n \n SVP of Strategy & Operations\, Mod42   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, Infrastructure Masons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 — 1:45 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch \n \n \n \n As AI and data center development accelerates\, public understanding has not kept pace. Communities across the U.S. are raising concerns about scale\, visibility\, and local impact often driven by misinformation and a lack of early engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session brings together women leaders from digital infrastructure\, energy\, education\, and Women in STEM to contribute directly to a shared conversation on trust\, education\, and community engagement. Led jointly by Mara Ervin\, Eastern U.S. Chair\, and Rhea Williams\, Western U.S. Chair\, the discussion compares regional challenges across the U.S. from dense urban markets to environmentally sensitive or land-constrained regions and how those differences shape community pushback and NIMBY responses. By creating space for collective dialogue\, the session focuses on how women leaders act as trusted translators between complex infrastructure and the public\, connecting data centers and AI to education\, workforce development\, innovation\, and long-term local value. \n \n \n \n \n This major session explores: How and why community resistance to data centers differs across U.S. regionsCommon drivers of NIMBY opposition and how early education can reduce frictionThe role of women leaders in building trust through listening and transparencyConnecting digital infrastructure to STEM education and workforce pathwaysPractical engagement strategies that work before projects reach permittingThis session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhea Williams \n \n \n \n SVP AI & Hyperscale\, Riot Platforms\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mara Ervin \n \n \n \n Director of Data Centers\, Stonebridge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMWomen Welcome Lunch March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 — 6:30 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the next generation of industry talent\, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds. This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years’ experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com to RSVP. \n \n \n \n Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths\, build networks\, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry. 5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening. 5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths\, to the skills that matter most\, to what they wish they’d known starting out. 5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship You’ll rotate around tables\, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small\, informal conversations. Come with your questions\, give a brief intro\, and don’t forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on. 6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing A chance to ask anything you didn’t get to cover\, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect\, ask real questions\, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship. \n \n \n \n \n Speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skyler Holloway \n \n \n \n Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio\, Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alise Porto \n \n \n \n SVP of Energy and Sustainability\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neenad Dave \n \n \n \n VP Capital Markets\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n US Chair – Armed Forces\, Infrastructure Masons   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Paul\n\n \n \n \n \n Senior Director of Strategic Accounts\, Salute Inc   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 9:15 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Armed Forces Breakfast at DCD New York provides a welcoming forum for meaningful networking and the open exchange of ideas among members of the military community and the broader data center ecosystem. Hosted by iMasons Armed forces and FlexGen\, the breakfast brings together service members\, veterans\, industry leaders\, and supporters to share experiences\, discuss innovation\, and build lasting professional connections. Open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their allies\, the event highlights the value of collaboration and shared perspectives in driving both personal and industry growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n iMasons Armed Forces Global Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Kallal \n \n \n \n Director of Business Development FlexGen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, iMasons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation Student Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future builders. Future operators. Future leaders.This dedicated workshop provides a practical pathway into the data center ecosystem for the student community. Through industry 101 sessions and firsthand shared career journeys and experiences\, this interactive day will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape on which the world relies\, and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent. \n \n \n \n Agenda:10:00 – 10:20 AM | Welcome & Check-In10:20 – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks10:40 – 11:00 AM | Introduction to the Nomad Futurist Academy11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inside Digital Infrastructure: The Backbone of Our Connected World11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion12:00 – 12:30 PM | Scaling Clean Power\, Scaling People: Creating a Sustainable Workforce for the Digital Infrastructure Era12:30 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch1:00 – 1:30 PM | Power\, Water & People: How Digital Infrastructure Can Grow Responsibly1:30 – 2:00 PM | From Curiosity to Career: Your Path Into Digital Infrastructure2:00 – 2:20 PM | Closing Remarks2:20 – 3:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Weekly \n \n \n \n VP Infrastructure\, GEICO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Bhuyan \n \n \n \n Product Manger\, Google \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted in partnership with: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-11-2026-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:20261215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T100929 CREATED:20260216T173948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T202411Z UID:10000193-1797350400-1797354000@imasons.org SUMMARY:Innovation Unwrapped: Inside the iMasons Innovation Committee DESCRIPTION:iMasons at DCD>Connect | New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept 8-10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n March 23-24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n New York\, NY \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are heading to Times Square for DCD>Connect | New York 2026\, one of the industry’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for the data center ecosystem. \nTaking over the Marriott Marquis from March 23–24\, the event draws more than 4\,500 senior leaders to navigate the breakneck speed of the AI revolution. Between the main stage and the co-located Xcelerated Compute tracks\, the focus is squarely on the realities of scaling power\, cooling\, and sustainable infrastructure in an era of unprecedented demand. \nWe look forward to bringing our community together throughout the show. \nRegistration to DCD>Connect | New York is required to attend iMasons programming. Register here. iMasons members have an exclusive discount on Vendor Passes for this event. To claim your discount\, check your inbox or reach out to admin@imasons.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let's Connect in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AI Digital Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 — 11:30 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit \n \n \n \n This summit unites our members to discuss the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders for exclusive insights and collaborative sessions focused on key initiatives and solutions that will shape our future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n 8:30am – 9am – Check In9am – 9:15am – Welcome and Opening Context & Industry Inflection Point9:20am – 9:45am – ICA Fireside with Bloomberg9:50 – 10:05am – The Road Ahead: iMasons as a Global Institution10:10 – 10:45am – Member Working Session10:45 – 11:20am – Table Topic Report Out11:20 – 11:30am – CEO Reflection\, Synthesis & Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3/23/2026 - iMasons Member Summit at DCD NY\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred Email(Required)\n \n Alternate Email\n \n Company(Required)Address \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This helps us share relevant information for local events and chapter meetings.\nLinkedIn URL\n \n Are you an iMasons Member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Consent(Required) I have read and agree to abide by the iMasons Code of Conduct. This acknowledgment is required to complete your registration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMasons Member Summit March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 — 11:45 AM EDT \n \n \n \n The AI digital workforce: Who builds\, trains\, and adapts the talent we need? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce challenges behind digital infrastructure have become more complex and urgent due to unprecedented industry growth. Workforce strategies remain fragmented as companies are required to reskill at scale while also focusing on future skills and evolving education programs. This debate examines who owns the talent pipeline\, how non-traditional talent can be developed\, and how AI is reshaping the current skill set requirements.   \n \n \n \n \n \n How can veterans\, career-changers\, and tradespeople be integrated into the data center workforce?How can K-12\, higher education\, and industry better align to prepare the next generation of data center engineers and operators?Which roles will evolve or be redefined as AI adoption accelerates? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vlad-Gabriel Anghel \n \n \n \n Director of Solutions Engineering\, DCD Academy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nabeel Mahmood \n \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Nomad Futurist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCall \n \n \n \n VP\, Brand Evangelism\, QTS Data Centers\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Crafton \n \n \n \n SVP of Strategy & Operations\, Mod42   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, Infrastructure Masons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 — 1:45 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n iM Women Welcome Lunch \n \n \n \n As AI and data center development accelerates\, public understanding has not kept pace. Communities across the U.S. are raising concerns about scale\, visibility\, and local impact often driven by misinformation and a lack of early engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session brings together women leaders from digital infrastructure\, energy\, education\, and Women in STEM to contribute directly to a shared conversation on trust\, education\, and community engagement. Led jointly by Mara Ervin\, Eastern U.S. Chair\, and Rhea Williams\, Western U.S. Chair\, the discussion compares regional challenges across the U.S. from dense urban markets to environmentally sensitive or land-constrained regions and how those differences shape community pushback and NIMBY responses. By creating space for collective dialogue\, the session focuses on how women leaders act as trusted translators between complex infrastructure and the public\, connecting data centers and AI to education\, workforce development\, innovation\, and long-term local value. \n \n \n \n \n This major session explores: How and why community resistance to data centers differs across U.S. regionsCommon drivers of NIMBY opposition and how early education can reduce frictionThe role of women leaders in building trust through listening and transparencyConnecting digital infrastructure to STEM education and workforce pathwaysPractical engagement strategies that work before projects reach permittingThis session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhea Williams \n \n \n \n SVP AI & Hyperscale\, Riot Platforms\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mara Ervin \n \n \n \n Director of Data Centers\, Stonebridge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Galleries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relive the best moments of the event here \n \n \n \n iMWomen Welcome Lunch March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 — 6:30 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Emerging Talent Mixer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the next generation of industry talent\, carrying the baton to drive future innovation and expansion in an unrelenting growth market can be quite the daunting task. This dedicated session is designed to bring together young data center professionals for some informal networking. Join your mission critical peers to share the opportunities and challenges faced and discuss how to get the most out of industry events to help you in your daily role and ongoing career progression. You will have to opportunity to get advice from seasoned industry professionals from a range of backgrounds. This session is only open to delegates who have less than 10 years’ experience in the data center industry. Please get in touch with dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com to RSVP. \n \n \n \n Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:The agenda for this networking mixer has been designed to create meaningful access between early-career professionals and industry leaders. Grab some refreshments and get involved to better understand career paths\, build networks\, and gain practical tools to grow in the industry. 5:00 pm | Welcome & Framing A short welcome to set the scene and get you ready to make the most of the evening. 5:10 – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion Hear candid insights from senior industry leaders on building a career in data centers — from the moments that shaped their paths\, to the skills that matter most\, to what they wish they’d known starting out. 5:30 – 6:20 pm | Speed Mentorship You’ll rotate around tables\, spending 10 minutes with each leader in small\, informal conversations. Come with your questions\, give a brief intro\, and don’t forget to connect on LinkedIn before you move on. 6:20 – 6:30 pm | Open Q&A + Closing A chance to ask anything you didn’t get to cover\, before wrapping up the evening. Come ready to connect\, ask real questions\, and leave with at least one new insight and one new relationship. \n \n \n \n \n Speakers: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skyler Holloway \n \n \n \n Vice President of Strategy and Portfolio\, Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alise Porto \n \n \n \n SVP of Energy and Sustainability\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neenad Dave \n \n \n \n VP Capital Markets\, Switch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n US Chair – Armed Forces\, Infrastructure Masons   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Paul\n\n \n \n \n \n Senior Director of Strategic Accounts\, Salute Inc   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 9:15 AM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Armed Forces Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Armed Forces Breakfast at DCD New York provides a welcoming forum for meaningful networking and the open exchange of ideas among members of the military community and the broader data center ecosystem. Hosted by iMasons Armed forces and FlexGen\, the breakfast brings together service members\, veterans\, industry leaders\, and supporters to share experiences\, discuss innovation\, and build lasting professional connections. Open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their allies\, the event highlights the value of collaboration and shared perspectives in driving both personal and industry growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Marlow \n \n \n \n iMasons Armed Forces Global Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Kallal \n \n \n \n Director of Business Development FlexGen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hiba Agha \n \n \n \n Director of People Programs\, iMasons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n Powering the Next Generation Student Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future builders. Future operators. Future leaders.This dedicated workshop provides a practical pathway into the data center ecosystem for the student community. Through industry 101 sessions and firsthand shared career journeys and experiences\, this interactive day will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape on which the world relies\, and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent. \n \n \n \n Agenda:10:00 – 10:20 AM | Welcome & Check-In10:20 – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks10:40 – 11:00 AM | Introduction to the Nomad Futurist Academy11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inside Digital Infrastructure: The Backbone of Our Connected World11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion12:00 – 12:30 PM | Scaling Clean Power\, Scaling People: Creating a Sustainable Workforce for the Digital Infrastructure Era12:30 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch1:00 – 1:30 PM | Power\, Water & People: How Digital Infrastructure Can Grow Responsibly1:30 – 2:00 PM | From Curiosity to Career: Your Path Into Digital Infrastructure2:00 – 2:20 PM | Closing Remarks2:20 – 3:00 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Weekly \n \n \n \n VP Infrastructure\, GEICO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Bhuyan \n \n \n \n Product Manger\, Google \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted in partnership with: URL:https://imasons.org/activity/events-12-2026-innovation-apac-amer-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Americas,APAC,Innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/innovation-Unwrapped.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR