Data Center World Global Conference - AFCOM® 2027
Event Date
May 24–27, 2027
Location
Nashville, TN
Expected Exhibitors
450
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryData Center World, presented by AFCOM, is billed as the world's largest and longest-running conference and expo for the data center industry. It brings together the entire data center ecosystem, from operators, builders, and designers to energy providers, investors, and policy and community leaders, all focused on solving the industry's toughest challenges. The 2027 edition marks a new chapter in Nashville, running four days at the Music City Center.
The program blends expert-led, vendor-neutral education with a large solution-provider expo. As disruptive technologies such as cloud, edge computing, and IoT drive rapid change across all sectors, the data center remains at the core of business infrastructure, and the event's sessions address power, cooling, AI-driven infrastructure, design and construction, sustainability, and public policy.
Attendees range from newcomers to seasoned veterans across facilities, IT, engineering, construction, and operations roles. The Expo Hall is positioned as the only place to find the key data center technology providers displaying their solutions in one location, making the show valuable for professionals seeking practical insights, new technologies, and industry connections.
Show Highlights
Signature features and experiences billed for the event include:
- 120+ conference sessions and 200+ speakers across multiple tracks
- Industry-defining keynotes and intensive workshops
- 450+ exhibiting vendors in the Expo Hall
- Omdia Analyst Summit and Investor Briefing
- Innovation Challenge, powered by ABB
- Data Center Manager of the Year award
- Women in Data Centers Reception
- Public Policy Forum
Recent keynote speakers have included Scott Armul (Vertiv), Amber Caramella (Netrality), Shinichiro Gomi (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries), Sean James (NVIDIA), Phill Lawson-Shanks (Aligned Data Centers), Ram Nagappan (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), Madonna Park (Switch), Varun Sakalkar (Google Datacenters), Jim Simonelli (Schneider), and World Champion quarterback Joe Theismann.
Attendance
The official site promotes the event using figures of 120+ conference sessions, 200+ speakers, and 450+ exhibiting vendors, but does not publish a confirmed total attendee count for the upcoming Nashville edition. Past attendee job titles have included Data Center Facility Manager, Critical Cooling and Power Manager, Cloud Architect, Data Center Planning and Capacity Lead, Technical Architect, Data Center Operations Specialist, Director of Construction, Director of Facilities Operations, IT Facilities Engineer, System/Network Administrator, Manager of Security Operations, Energy Efficiency Engineer, IT Operations Manager, Economic Development Officer, VP of Leasing and Operations, and IT Infrastructure Manager.
Registration
At the time of research, registration for the 2027 Nashville edition was not yet open. The passes and pricing page noted registration was closed with 2027 pricing to be announced. Prospective attendees can sign up for event notifications on the official website to be alerted when registration and pass pricing go live.
For those interested in speaking, the Call for Proposals for Data Center World 2027 is open, with a submission deadline of October 9, 2026.
History
Data Center World is presented in partnership with AFCOM, an association serving data center and IT professionals. The event is promoted as the longest-running gathering of data center professionals, with a legacy of addressing emerging technologies, sustainability, capacity challenges, and the innovations behind digital infrastructure. It is organized by Informa. The show has been recognized on Trade Show Executive's Fastest 50 list for 2022, 2023, and 2024. The portfolio is expanding globally into Asia, Australia, Brazil, and Europe, reflecting worldwide demand for digital infrastructure. The 2027 event moves to Nashville as a new host city.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: September 20, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Data Center World 2027?
Data Center World 2027 takes place May 24–27, 2027, at the Music City Center in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.
Who should attend Data Center World?
The event is designed for the entire data center ecosystem, including operators, builders, designers, energy providers, investors, and policy leaders. Attendees range from facilities and IT managers to engineers, architects, construction directors, and operations professionals, whether newcomers or seasoned veterans.
How do I register for Data Center World 2027?
As of research, 2027 registration and pass pricing had not yet opened. Prospective attendees can sign up for event notifications on the official website to be alerted when registration goes live.
What can I expect at the event?
The four-day program features 120+ conference sessions, 200+ speakers, industry keynotes, intensive workshops, and an Expo Hall with 450+ vendors. Signature features include the Omdia Analyst Summit, an Investor Briefing, the ABB-powered Innovation Challenge, the Data Center Manager of the Year award, a Women in Data Centers Reception, and a Public Policy Forum.
How do I get to the Music City Center and where can I park?
Nashville International Airport (BNA) is about 6.4 miles away, reachable by the WeGo Route 18 express bus for $2 or by rideshare for roughly $30–$50. The venue has a three-level covered garage at 701 Demonbreun Street with 1,800 spaces, including twelve EV charging stations.
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