We are thrilled to be part of DCD>Connect | Virginia 2025, a premier event for digital infrastructure professionals.
Located in the heart of “Data Center Alley” in Leesburg, Virginia, this conference brings together over 2,000 senior leaders from the cloud and colocation ecosystems to discuss and innovate on core industry challenges.
From November 3–4, the event will focus on the latest trends in design, operations, and infrastructure, with a special emphasis on sustainability in the AI age.
As an organization dedicated to building a greater digital future, Infrastructure Masons is proud to be present with key events at this essential industry venue.
Let's Connect in Virginia
Monday, November 3rd
Time: 8:30 – 11:00 AM EDT
Summit Location: Clubhouse Ballroom
iMasons Member Summit
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.
Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 AM EDT | Registration
9:00 – 9:15 AM EDT | Welcome Remarks
9:15 – 9:45 AM EDT | Fireside Chat – Navigation Industry Growth | Social Accord Cyre Denny & Santiago Suinaga
9:45 – 10:30 AM EDT | Working Session – Industry Power Accord & CapEx Benchmark Study
10:30 – 10:45 AM EDT | Report Outs
10:45 – 11:00 AM EDT | Group Photo and Adjourn
iMasons Power Accord
Purpose: Powering America’s AI Future — Together. A collaboration between data centers, utilities, and energy leaders to secure time to power for AI and digital infrastructure growth.
iMasons CapEx Benchmark
Estimating CapEx for new Data Center developments has become more challenging than ever considering factors such as:
- Scale
- Mix of liquid/air cooling
- Power interconnection investments
- Off-grid
- Behind the meter
- Tariffs
iMasons is bridging the conversation among industry peers to organize info per asset class, geographies, and add-ons to put together an Industry CapEx Benchmark.
Speakers
Santiago Suinaga
CEO, Infrastructure Masons
Cyre Mercedes Denny
Vice Chair – LatinX Community, iMasons & Global Program Director, Schneider Electric
Save Your Seat
11/3/2025 Member Summit at DCD Virginia
Monday, November 3rd
This session is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email dcdconcierge@datacenterdynamics.com
iMWomen Welcome Lunch, Resilience & Rising: Women Leading Through Adversity
The goal of the luncheon is to inspire connection, vulnerability, and courage among attendees, empowering women in tech and operations to step forward with confidence, even before they feel fully “ready.”
During this luncheon we will explore together how women in the data center and technology sectors have navigated personal and professional adversity, led with purpose during periods of chaos, and emerged stronger, bringing others along with them.
This panel brings together diverse voices who have faced challenges ranging from systemic bias and burnout to career pivots, personal and professional crises, and high-pressure leadership moments. Their stories will highlight the power of authenticity, confidence, relationships, and inner strength to transform adversity into fuel for growth, connection, and impact followed by an open forum where other women can weigh in on the topic.
This exclusive lunch session, hosted by iM Women, brings together experts from across the industry to discuss with their peers the challenges faced and opportunities ahead in a closed-door environment.
This session is a women-only event and is by invitation only – if you are interested in attending please email concierge@datacenterdynamics.com
Conditions of iMWomen Attendance:
- Male attendees may participate only in designated portions of the event if sponsored by a registered female attendee.
- iMasons reserve the right to approve or decline any event registration at their discretion.
- Walk-ins will not be permitted. All attendees must be pre-registered. Registration will close on the day of the event.
Speakers:
Mara Ervin
Director of Data Centers, Stonebridge
Laura Ware
Business Development Executive, Building Infrastructure Group
Terri Schiavello
MTDC Global Account Manager, Corning Optical Communications
Robin Starcher
Senior Vice President Business Development, Stella Power Co.
Marie Purkert Schneider
National Data Center Lead, Kimley-Horn
Abisola Oladapo
Founder & Principal, CoreLoop Advisory
Monday, November 3rd
Student & Military Community Next-Gen Workforce Session
The data center industry faces a huge talent shortage and bringing in the right people to design, build and operate digital infrastructure is absolutely critical.
To help address this huge challenge, DCD>Academy and iMasons are partnering for this dedicated workforce initiative designed to support students and the military community with long-term career opportunities in the digital infrastructure industry.
More Information Soon
Tuesday, September 16th
Stay tuned for any benefit for this event.
iMasons Communities Networking event
Connect with Embrace, Armed Forces, iM Women and the DCD>Connect under-30s community for an informal drink as you discuss industry challenges & opportunities and grow your network.
More Information Soon
