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October 6-7, 2026

Ohio Stadium, The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

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Join todays innovators and data center industry leaders at #OHDC26

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[Accomodations]

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The Blackwell Inn

The Blackwell Inn

Located right on the OSU campus-a two-block walk from Ohio Stadium. Room block rate has been extended, subject to availability from the general hotel inventory. Please call the hotal directly to reserve and mention the Conn3ctdata discount. 📞 (614) 247-4000

Located right on the OSU campus-a two-block walk from Ohio Stadium. Room block rate has been extended, subject to availability from the general hotel inventory. Please call the hotal directly to reserve and mention the Conn3ctdata discount. 📞 (614) 247-4000

Located right on the OSU campus-a two-block walk from Ohio Stadium. Room block rate has been extended, subject to availability from the general hotel inventory. Please call the hotal directly to reserve and mention the Conn3ctdata discount. 📞 (614) 247-4000

[About]

Drive Growth, Education & Sustainability

Drive Growth, Education & Sustainability

Build meaningful connections across all areas of the Data Center business, from operational expertise to strategic insights.

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[Why Attend]

Unleash the Potential of Your Data Centers

Leaders From The Data Center Infrastructure Space

Gain insights and connect with industry leaders from around the world.

Engaging Keynote

Hear from hand-picked industry leaders and pioneers sharing exclusive insights.

Networking Opportunities

Forge lasting connections with like-minded professionals and future collaborators.

[Speakers]

Meet the Voices Leading The Conversation

Meet the Voices Leading The Conversation

Learn from key leaders in the data center industry.

Learn from key leaders in the data center industry.

Dean Nelson

Chief Executive Officer

Cato

Dean Nelson

Chief Executive Officer

Cato

Jeff Ivey

Jeff Ivey

Brian Stamper

Managing Partner

Advantic Building Group

Brian Stamper

Managing Partner

Advantic Building Group

Jason Sargent

Vice President, Enterprise Solutions

KODIS Holdings

Jason Sargent

Vice President, Enterprise Solutions

KODIS Holdings

Andrew Nocar

Senior Project Manager

Worldwide Mission Critical

Andrew Nocar

Senior Project Manager

Worldwide Mission Critical

Tifft Gannon

Senior Director, AI Physical Infrastructure

Vertiv

Tifft Gannon

Senior Director, AI Physical Infrastructure

Vertiv

Stephanie Crawford

Senior Project Manager

Holder Construction

Stephanie Crawford

Senior Project Manager

Holder Construction

Hector Casablanca

Senior Project Manager/Group Leader

Thomas & Hutton

Hector Casablanca

Senior Project Manager/Group Leader

Thomas & Hutton

Daniel Pisut

Vice President & Construction Executive

Turner Construction Company

Daniel Pisut

Vice President & Construction Executive

Turner Construction Company

Jesse Crawford

Vice President of Engineering

Advantic Building Group

Jesse Crawford

Vice President of Engineering

Advantic Building Group

Matt Lamont

Vice President, Lead Architect

Rowan Digital Infrastructure

Matt Lamont

Vice President, Lead Architect

Rowan Digital Infrastructure

Ojonimi Bako

Co-Founder & CEO,

Kaya AI

Ojonimi Bako

Co-Founder & CEO,

Kaya AI

Megan Baker

Tuli Public Affairs

Megan Baker

Tuli Public Affairs

Chris Dove Jr

Regional Sales Manager

ABB

Chris Dove Jr

Regional Sales Manager

ABB

Kyle Utz

Director, Construction NA

Vantage Data Centers

Kyle Utz

Director, Construction NA

Vantage Data Centers

Andy Hardy

Vice President of Government Relations

Columbus Chamber of Commerce

Andy Hardy

Vice President of Government Relations

Columbus Chamber of Commerce

John Garza

Data Center Business Development Manager

Infinitum

John Garza

Data Center Business Development Manager

Infinitum

Max Shapiro

Manager - Americas Markets & Accounts

DC Byte

Max Shapiro

Manager - Americas Markets & Accounts

DC Byte

David Quirk

Chief Executive Officer

DLB Associates

David Quirk

Chief Executive Officer

DLB Associates

Valerie Crafton

Chief Revenue Officer

Mod42

Valerie Crafton

Chief Revenue Officer

Mod42

Patrick Liebler

President and CEO

Aramark Nexus

Patrick Liebler

President and CEO

Aramark Nexus

Scott Greene

Regional Director of Economic Development

Thomas & Hutton

Scott Greene

Regional Director of Economic Development

Thomas & Hutton

Mike Biltimier

Director Data Center Business Development

Bay City Electric Works

Mike Biltimier

Director Data Center Business Development

Bay City Electric Works

Brian Jabeck

Senior Vice President Business Development

QC Servion

Brian Jabeck

Senior Vice President Business Development

QC Servion

Ashley Dirou

Global Sales Development Manager

Grundfos

Ashley Dirou

Global Sales Development Manager

Grundfos

Calvin Walker

Vice President of Development

Advantic Building Group

Calvin Walker

Vice President of Development

Advantic Building Group

Mark Gusakov

Chief Executive Officer

The Digital Infrastructure Alliance

Mark Gusakov

Chief Executive Officer

The Digital Infrastructure Alliance

[Schedule]

Fuel Your Curiosity – Discover the Schedule

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Day #1

1:00 PM

Welcome and Networking

2:00 PM

Keynote Fireside Chat: Hospitality Infrastructure

Building To Suit The Community And Industry

2:45 PM

Vertiv

2:55 PM

Keynote Panel: CPCS

3:45 PM

Break

4:00 PM

Community Engagement Panel

5:00 PM

Evening Welcome Reception

Sponsored by KODIS

Day #2

8:00 AM

Breakfast, Networking, Welcome

8:30 AM

Panel: Future of Design, Modular, and Building Teams

9:20 AM

Building the Future of AI

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Project Life Cycle Evolution

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FIreside Chat: The MV Architecture Evolution

1:20 PM

Fireside Chat: AI solutions for today with Kaya AI

1:45 PM

Remote builds, workforce, and community partnership

2:45 PM

Stadium Tour

4:00 PM

Summit Concludes

4:00-6:00P

Aramark Reception

Join Aramark Nexus after the Ohio Data Center Summit #OHDC26 for an exclusive reception featuring great food, drinks, entertainment, and networking at an iconic venue.

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General Admission Ticket

Get general admission to both days of the event.

$895

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What's included

Full access to all sessionss

Entry to welcome reception & happy hour

Lunch on Day 2 of the conference

General Admission Ticket

Get general admission to both days of the event.

$895

+ booking fees

Get General Pass

Get General Pass

What's included

Full access to all sessionss

Entry to welcome reception & happy hour

Lunch on Day 2 of the conference

General Admission Ticket

Get general admission to both days of the event.

$895

+ booking fees

Get General Pass

Get General Pass

What's included

Full access to all sessionss

Entry to welcome reception & happy hour

Lunch on Day 2 of the conference

Code of Conduct

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October 6-7, 2026 — Live in Columbus

October 6-7, 2026 — Live in Columbus

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