iMasons Cascadia Local Chapter Meeting
- June 25, 2026
- 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM PDT
- Hillsboro, OR
About the Event:
Join the iMasons Cascadia Local Chapter for an interactive session bringing together leaders across the digital infrastructure ecosystem.
This event connects owners, operators, developers, and partners for focused discussion on the realities shaping data center growth in the Pacific Northwest—combining technical insight, panel dialogue, and peer exchange.
Why Attend:
- Gain direct insight into how modern data centers are designed and delivered at scale
- Engage with industry leaders on key regional challenges and constraints
- Build connections with peers and decision-makers across the Cascadia ecosystem
Agenda:
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Arrival & Networking
Connect with industry peers and chapter members before programming begins. Refreshments will be served.
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM | Opening Remarks + Industry Insights
Interactive session featuring key data center trends, regional dynamics, and insights shaping digital infrastructure growth
2:50 PM – 3:20 PM | Technical Data Center Walkthrough (Virtual Experience)
A guided overview of critical infrastructure systems, including:
- Electrical distribution and power delivery
Mechanical cooling and thermal management
Redundancy, resiliency, and uptime design
Integrated MEP systems supporting 24×7 operations
3:20 PM – 4:00 PM | Fireside Chat with Jim Ellis and Ganesh Balakrishnan
The 5Ps + Performance: How Credibility Is Earned—or Lost—When Building Digital Infrastructure
This panel examines how iMasons’ 5Ps—Power, Perception, People, Planet, and Protection—translate into real project performance. The discussion will focus on how early decisions, delivery execution, and community dynamics shape cost, schedule, and long-term credibility across the lifecycle of a project.
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM | Breakout Discussions + Readout
Interactive, small-group discussions focused on key regional topics, followed by a brief readout of insights and takeaways
4:45 PM – 5:30 PM | Open Networking
Continue conversations and connect with peers across the Cascadia digital infrastructure community
After‑Event Industry Social: Watch the Hillsboro Hops take on the Vancouver Canadians
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Hillsboro Hops Stadium – Hillsboro, OR
Join iMasons and 7×24 Exchange – Oregon & SW Washington to watch the Hillsboro Hops take on the Vancouver Canadians.
Tickets include:
- Dinner and drinks included
- Relaxed networking with owners, operators, and industry partners
- A perfect way to continue conversations from the tour
Hillsboro Hops Stadium is about 1 mile from the event center.
Speakers:
Paul Vacarro
BN Builders
iMasons Cascasdia Board Member
Bill Cory
Flexential
Jim Ellis
Corephase
Ganesh Balakrishnan
Walmart Global Tech
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Registration:
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