When
Sep 30, 2026 - Oct 1, 2026
Where
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The annual Buildings Conference explores innovation and emerging technology in the development, design, materials, and systems of buildings, with a specific emphasis on data centers and AI infrastructure. The event examines the current state and trajectory of building planning and operational solutions, strategies, and processes, providing insights and guidance on implementation, use cases, opportunities, and challenges.
TOPICS OF INTEREST
- Energy Generation & Power Requirements
- Water Consumption & Cooling
- Site Selection & Feasibility
- Operations & Maintenance
- Speed to Market
- Project Execution & Delivery Models
- Material Selection
- Risk Allocation
- Owner Portfolio Management
- Community Engagement
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
BuiltWorlds invites C-Suite Executives, SVPs, VPs, Directors, and Leaders from Owners, Operators, Developers, Contractors, MEP/Specialty Trades, Designers, Investors, Technology and Power / Energy Providers that oversee and have responsibilities for:
- Innovation / Strategy / Design / Development
- Venture Capital / Corporate Venture Capital & InvestmentÂ
- Hyperscale / Mission Critical / Advanced Manufacturing / Hitech
- Power / Energy / Utilities / Cooling / Siting / Engineering
- Prefabrication / Modularization / Offsite / Industrialized Construction
BUILTWORLDS MEMBERS BUILD DATA CENTERS
PRICING AND REGISTRATION
2026 Speakers Include:
Marty Doscher
Architecture, Engineering & Construction Industry Business Consultant Senior Director, Dassault Systèmes
Past speakers include...
2026 Agenda
Day 1 Schedule
Research Track Working Group Meeting(s)
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AI/ML & Infrastructure Joint Working Group Meeting
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Building Tech Working Group Meeting
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Offsite Construction Working Group Meeting
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BuiltWorlds Startup Demo Day Competition
See short demonstrations by startups building solutions directly impacting the mission critical space. Startups presenting will represent largely early stages (Pre-Seed through Series A).
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Day 2 Schedule
Registration & Breakfast
Welcoming Address
The Cloud Has a Zip Code: Designing Responsible Infrastructure Behind the Intelligence Age
Keynote Address
The cloud is not in the sky. It has a zip code. It connects to a grid, consumes resources, occupies land, affects communities, and carries a carbon footprint. As AI and advanced computing reshape our economy, data centers are becoming one of the defining infrastructure systems of our time. The question is less about if we can build enough capacity and now more about how we can design it responsibly and in a way that earns the social license to operate. This presentation will touch on integrating energy, resilience, sustainability, technology, and community into the physical backbone of the intelligence age.
Navigating Power Scarcity: Strategies for 2026
Panel Discussion
Power is no longer a commodity; it is the ultimate constraint. This panel brings together developers, GCs, and other key stakeholders to discuss the reality of "power-first" site selection. The group will dive into creative utility negotiations, the rise of energy storage systems (BESS) to manage peak loads, and how builders are adapting to 48-month lead times for primary substations.
Networking Break
Systems Thinking for Rapid Acceleration of AI Factory Delivery
Case Study Presentation
How productization of the built environment is leading to better integration between Owner, Designer, and Builder. Designers model and simulate requirements and behavior to generate optimized designs, while Builders model and simulate production systems to provide vital constructability feedback to designers, and optimize production and the supply chain to deliver AI Factories months sooner.
Supply Chain Resilience: From Lead Times to Prefabrication
Panel Discussion
In an era of "just-in-case" rather than "just-in-time" procurement, how are builders staying on schedule? This session highlights the shift toward industrialized construction, where speakers will share insights on vertical integration, the use of off-site prefabricated/modular units to bypass local labor shortages, and how to manage the risk of Tier 2 and Tier 3 supplier failures.
Lunch & Demo Day Winner Announcement
Protecting the Capital: Eliminating Overbilling and Schedule Risk in Digital Infrastructure
Case Study
BuiltWorlds Research Presentation
Presentation
Networking Break
Minimizing Data Center Schedule and Startup Risk Through Pre-Installation Testing
Breakout Session
As data center timelines compress and power demands skyrocket, relying on post-installation troubleshooting introduces severe risks to both project schedules and initial startup success. This session explores how implementing rigorous, comprehensive equipment testing before field installation safeguards the critical path and eliminates costly deployment bottlenecks. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to align vendors, validate power systems early, and ensure a flawless transition from delivery to live operations.
Where Are All the Data Centers Going to Go?
Panel Discussion
As Tier 1 markets reach saturation and grid availability tightens, the "Great Migration" to secondary and tertiary markets is no longer optional; it’s a necessity. This session addresses the rising complexities of land use, from tightening water consumption policies to the legislative pushback seen in emerging regions. Panelists will discuss how developers and GCs are navigating local moratoriums, implementing waterless cooling to satisfy environmental mandates, and mastering the art of community engagement to secure a "social license" in skeptical jurisdictions.
Fireside Discussion / Closing Presentation
Presentation
Closing Remarks & Reception
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