Data Center Americas® 2027
Event Date
March 31 – April 1, 2027
Location
Washington, DC
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryData Center Americas is a B2B conference and exhibition focused on digital infrastructure for the AI era, taking place March 31 – April 1, 2027, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Artificial intelligence is transforming how data centers are planned, powered, built, and operated, and the event brings together the operators, developers, utilities, investors, engineers, and technology providers delivering the infrastructure behind the AI economy.
Through industry-led education, high-value networking, and a focused exhibition, the event connects the leaders solving the challenges of delivering AI infrastructure at speed and scale. Attendees include hyperscalers, AI infrastructure providers, colocation operators, enterprise data center teams, utilities and energy providers, and developers and investors.
Washington, D.C. sits at the intersection of government, energy policy, infrastructure investment, and technology leadership—making it a natural home for conversations shaping the future of America's AI infrastructure. The event is worth attending for its blend of strategic insight, solution discovery, and access to decision-makers concentrated in the region.
Show Highlights
Educational programming is organized around the priorities shaping today's infrastructure landscape. The conference tracks are:
- Visionaries: Strategy & Leadership
- Energizers: Power & Energy
- Coolers: Cooling & Thermal Management
- Builders: Design & Construction
- Operators: Operations & Infrastructure
The exhibition showcases solutions across three main areas: Physical Infrastructure—cooling technologies, racks, enclosures, mechanical systems, and construction solutions; Power & Electrical—power distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, battery storage, and energy management; and Services, Software & Automation—DCIM, automation, cybersecurity, monitoring, consulting, and operational technologies.
Data Center Americas is developed in collaboration with industry leaders to ensure the event reflects the priorities, challenges, and opportunities shaping America's AI data center buildout, guided by an Advisory Board.
Attendance
As an inaugural event, figures are projections rather than historical results. The organizer lists 3,000+ expected attendees and 150 solution providers. The event promotes direct access to hyperscalers, neoclouds, colocation providers, enterprise operators, utilities and energy innovators, and federal stakeholders. Washington, D.C. is positioned as a gateway to Data Center Alley, with roughly 10–15% of global capacity concentrated in-region and approximately 10,000+ decision-makers within 30–60 minutes.
Registration
Register online through the official registration portal. The attendee pass includes: Access to Conference Sessions, Keynote Presentations, Expo Hall Access, Networking Events, Mobile App Access, Coffee Breaks & Networking Opportunities, and Access to Industry Leaders and Solution Providers.
Attendee pass pricing tiers:
- Early Bird – $299 (through Nov 30, 2026)
- Advance – $349 (through Jan 30, 2027)
- General – $399 (through Mar 30, 2027)
- Onsite – $450 (Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2027)
A separate Industry Delegate / Non-Exhibiting Suppliers / Sales pass is priced at $2,999. Groups of 3 or more are eligible for 25% off, and the discount automatically applies when a 3rd registrant is added.
History
Data Center Americas is a new, inaugural event. The organizer is actively seeking practitioners, operators, developers, engineers, utilities, investors, and technology leaders to help shape the inaugural Data Center Americas conference. The event builds on the experience of one of the world's leading portfolios of data center events, connecting thousands of industry professionals, exhibitors, and technology innovators across global markets. It is produced by CloserStill Media and is part of a global portfolio that includes Data Centre World editions in Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Paris, and Singapore.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Data Center Americas held?
Data Center Americas takes place March 31–April 1, 2027, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Who should attend Data Center Americas?
The event is designed for operators, developers, hyperscalers, AI infrastructure providers, utilities, investors, engineers, consultants, and technology leaders involved in digital infrastructure. Attendee audiences also include colocation operators and enterprise data center teams.
How much does registration cost and how do I register?
You can register online through the official portal. Attendee pricing is $299 Early Bird (through Nov 30, 2026), $349 Advance (through Jan 30, 2027), $399 General (through Mar 30, 2027), and $450 onsite. Groups of 3 or more receive 25% off.
What is included with my pass?
Registration includes access to conference sessions, keynote presentations, the expo hall, networking events, the mobile app, coffee breaks, and access to industry leaders and solution providers.
Which airport should I fly into and where should I stay?
Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports: Reagan National (DCA, 6 miles), Dulles International (IAD, 28 miles), and Baltimore/Washington International (BWI, 31 miles). The official event hotel is the Marriott Marquis at 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, with negotiated rates booked through Connections Housing.
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