Canadian Data Centre Conference & Expo
About the Event
Bisnow hosts the Canadian Data Centre Conference & Expo on November 5, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Toronto. Part of the Bisnow DICE series, the single-day event examines how shifting provincial power policies, equipment lead times, and institutional capital flows are reshaping digital infrastructure development across Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia. Programming runs from 7:30 AM through the morning, concluding with an open networking session.
Programming Focus
- Growth dynamics, institutional capital allocation, and policy shifts across Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary
- Provincial power allocation rules and utility negotiations across Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia
- Behind-the-meter energy deployments and on-site generation strategies for constrained grids
- Managing multi-month equipment procurement lead times within master services agreements and lease contracts
- Risk allocation between developers, tenants, and capital partners when power access and equipment deliveries become conditional
Featured Speakers
- Craig Tavares, President and Chief Operating Officer, BUZZ HPC
- Craig Sievenpiper, Vice President, Science + Technology, H.H. Angus and Associates Ltd.
- Randy Borron, Vice Chairman, Global Data Center Advisory Group, Cushman & Wakefield
- Michael Borron, Associate Vice President, Global Data Center Advisory Group, Cushman & Wakefield
- Adam Banack, Partner, Mintz
- Jeffrey Moerdler, Partner and Chair, Data Center & Digital Infrastructure Practice, Haynes and Boone
Who Should Attend
- Data center developers, campus owners, and colocation operators
- Hyperscale and enterprise capacity procurement leads
- Infrastructure funds, private equity investors, and commercial lenders
- Mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering consultants
- Energy, environmental, and commercial real estate legal counsel
- Equipment manufacturers and general contractors
- Utility representatives and economic development officials
Logistics
The event takes place in the Regency ABC ballroom on the Mezzanine Level of the Hyatt Regency Toronto. Registration and breakfast open at 7:30 AM EST, with panel sessions running from 8:25 AM to 11:15 AM, followed by a networking reception. Super early bird tickets are priced at $209.