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
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 | Badge Collection
9:00 | Welcome
9:15 | Fireside Chat – Navigation Industry Growth | Social Accord Cyre Denny & Santiago Suinaga
10:10 | Working Session – Industry Power Accord & CapEx Benchmark Study
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
Mick Lane
Director Global Technology Services – CBRE
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
Join iMWomen for an interactive workshop focused on addressing the challenges faced by women in the data centre industry and fostering solutions for a more inclusive future.
Through insightful discussions and collaborative brainstorming sessions, we’ll explore key topics including gender bias and stereotyping, access to training and professional development, and the lack of representation in leadership positions.
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.
Tuesday, September 16th
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
