National Data Center Power, Energy & Sustainability Conference
About the Event
Bisnow's National Data Center Power, Energy & Sustainability Conference takes place September 10, 2026, at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the DICE (Data Center Investment Conference & Expo) series, the one-day program focuses on grid constraints, generation strategy, and the path to first power for data center campuses across major U.S. markets.
The event draws developers, operators, investors, utility partners, engineers, and legal and regulatory advisors working on the power side of data center development. Programming runs from 7:30 AM through midday, with structured networking woven throughout.
Programming Focus
- Grid constraints and procurement strategies: nuclear offtake agreements, gas-backed bridge generation, curtailment-based interconnection, and demand response stacking
- Power management and operational resilience as rack densities climb toward 50 kW per rack for AI workloads
- UPS architecture, generator sequencing, cooling integration, and energy storage deployment
- FERC large-load interconnection dockets, evolving state tariff frameworks, and PJM cost-allocation disputes
- Co-location agreement structures, transmission security packages, and special retail contracts
- Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic regulatory pathways, including state data center incentive programs
Featured Speakers
- John Day — Chief Commercial Officer, CleanArc Data Centers
- Ludo Hintos — VP, Infrastructure Planning & Development, Corscale
- Cisha Adams — Director, Utility Engagement, QTS Data Centers
- Phillip Sandino — SVP, Utility Development, Tract
- Adebisi Ogunsanmi — Manager, Critical Environment Operations, Microsoft
- Steven Shparber — Member and Co-chair, Digital Infrastructure Practice, Mintz
- Steve Mathews — Director of Project Development, E-Finity Distributed Generation
- Delvina Uka — Chief Development Officer, Hydria
- Justin Toone — National Manager, Fuel System Products, ESI Total Fuel Management
- Clint Allen — Partner, Archer & Greiner (Moderator)
- Gary Hill — CEO, DVL Group (Moderator)
Who Should Attend
- Data center developers, owners, and operators managing large-load power procurement
- Utility planners, grid operators, and energy service providers
- Infrastructure investors and debt/equity capital providers
- Architects, engineers, EPCs, and construction professionals
- Legal, regulatory, and policy advisors working on interconnection and tariff matters
- Technology and solution providers in backup power, energy storage, and cooling
Logistics
Tickets start at $235. End-user passes (hyperscalers, colocation providers in non-sales roles, investors, and enterprise tenants) may be available complimentarily — email Virginia.Baker@bisnow.com. Venue: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, 201 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Liberty Ballroom D. Parking available at the hotel ($53 self-park, $69 valet).