Join iMasons, iMWomen, and iMasons Armed Forces in Leesburg, Virginia this November.
Bringing together more than 3,000+ End-User/Specifiers working across the cloud & colocation ecosystem, DCD Connect | Virginia will drive industry collaboration, help you forge new partnerships, and identify innovative solutions to your core challenges.
Let's Connect at DCD Connect | Virginia
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
9:00 – 11:00 AM ET
iMasons Member Summit
The iMasons Member Summit is a unique opportunity for our community to unite and engage directly with the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing our industry. Join us for a morning of exclusive insights and collaborative sessions dedicated to shaping a brighter digital future, with an agenda fostering meaningful discussions and actionable solutions.
Agenda
Welcome and State of iMasons | An update on iMasons’ priorities, progress and upcoming announcements.
Market Insight | The latest data on demand, capacity and growth in one of the world’s most active data centre markets.
Bringing the Social Accord to Life | Industry leaders discuss how digital infrastructure can build trust and deliver shared value with communities across power, water and jobs.
Partner Perspective: Measuring What Matters | Lessons from industry collaboration on how we define, track and report meaningful impact.
The Insight from the Room | An interactive session where your views help shape how the industry measures and reports its social impact. Bring your phone.
Making It Local | How members can take action with the iMasons DMV Chapter, from mentoring and volunteering to supporting the local talent pipeline.
Next Steps and Group Photo | Networking continues after the session.
Registration
Space is limited. Registration required.
2026-11-03_iMasonsAtDCDConnectVirginia
12:00 – 2:00 PM ET
Invite-only session
iMWomen Welcome Lunch
The Human Infrastructure: The Power of the Feminine in Building What's Next
As the data center industry races to build more power, capacity, and infrastructure, this conversation turns the focus to the human systems behind it all.
Karen Petersburg will open with a 15-minute introduction to the Human Collective Model, followed by a moderated discussion with Mara Ervin exploring what happens when intuition, empathy, relationship-building, and long-term stewardship are valued alongside speed, rigor, and execution.
From there, the room becomes part of the conversation. Each table will receive a provocative leadership question, with an iMWomen leader at the table, and take part in a timed discussion, giving every participant space to contribute. A representative from each table will then share key themes and insights with the larger group.
This is not a conversation about women versus men. It is about expanding the definition of strong leadership and asking what our industry could build differently when we value the full range of human strengths.
This session is by invitation only - if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com.
Speakers:
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
9:00 – 9:30 AM ET
Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast
Join us for a welcoming breakfast with the Armed Forces data center community at DCD Connect | Virginia. Hosted by iMasons Armed Forces, this event is open to all members of the Armed Forces community and their supporters. Connect with service members, veterans, and industry peers to network, share ideas, and foster collaboration across the data center ecosystem.
1:30 – 3:00 PM ET
Student & Military Community Next-Gen Workforce Session
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, this interactive session will demystify the digital infrastructure landscape the world relies on and outline the career opportunities available to emerging talent.