Dice Midwest 2023 | Bisnow | 20 September 2023 | TBA, Chicago

What You'll Learn:

• Chicago is the third largest city and one of the seven 'Tier 1' data center markets across the US - how does it compare to other primary markets?
• The city is showing no signs of slowing down - the region saw an 83% increase with 48MW of net absorption in 2022, the highest total since 2016. Learn what can you can expect for 2023.
• Learn about the optimal design principles, engineering strategies and infrastructure considerations to ensure efficient and reliable data center cooling and operational practices.
• Explore strategies for reducing carbon footprint, implementing renewable energy solutions, and optimizing cooling and power systems to minimize environmental impact.
• Gain insights into the factors influencing data center site selection, including power availability, connectivity, regulatory considerations and tax incentives.
• Current state incentives have helped attract 13 data center projects, created more than 8,000 jobs and brought in $4.3 billion in investment to the Greater Chicago market.
• Learn how private and public stakeholders are working together to bring more developments to local communities.
• Hear about future innovations and big ideas that will shape this industry for the next three to five years.

How You'll Do More Business From Attending This Event
• Learn how top players are navigating the region's density, power and land challenges, which deals are coming to the market and how industry titans are driving new trends to shape the industry. Hear from the industry's most influential people, connect with decision-makers and expand your network with the right people.

Relevant Data Center News & Developments To Be Discussed During The Session:
• Illinois data center tax incentives bring $4 billion in new development
• Why Chicago is considered a top-tier data center market

Who You’ll Meet During Networking
• Providers, investors, contractors, lawyers, consultants, brokers, end users, CEOs, vice presidents of construction, engineers, heads of facilities, directors of operations and city officials.

2023 Speakers

Ben Crawford
Manager, Kohler Power Group

Stuart Lawrence
VP, Product Innovation & Sustainability, Stream Data Centers

David McCall
VP, Innovation, QTS

Lily Yusupova
Strategic Account Executive, Schneider Electric

Chelsea Kulhanek
Site Acquisition & Development, Crane Data Centers

Robbie Sovie
EVP, Development & Construction, T5 Data Centers

Melissa Vandewater
Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig

Ed Sitar
Manager, Economic & Business Development, ComEd

Mohammed Alrob
Operations Engineering, Cloud Operations & Innovation, Microsoft

Bill Kleyman
Board Member, Neu.ro/Infrastructure Masons

Raymond Parpart
Director, Data Center Strategy & Operations, University of Chicago

Paul Rambo
Director, Design & Construction, Decennial Group

Mike Herwald
Manager, North American Sales, Munters Corporation

Sam Brown
VP, Engineering & Construction, ServerFarm

Sean Farney
Executive Director, JLL

Nabeel Mahmood
Member, Board of Directors, United Security Bank

Jeffrey Moerdler
Member, Mintz

Sam Saha
Head of Customer Engineering, Google

Jonathan Schildkraut
CFO, Compass Quantum & SVP, Development, Compass Datacenters

J. Todd Raymond
CEO & Managing ​Partner, fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty

Kemal Hawa
Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig

Dave Meadows
Director, Technology, Stulz USA

2023 Sponsors

• Armstrong World Industries Inc
• Ameristar Perimeter Security USA Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group brand
• Belimo Air Controls
• Clayco Corp
• ComEd Village of Hoffman Estates Data Center Post
• DLA Piper
• Invue Security Products Inc
• PARADIGM Structural Engineers, Inc.
• JLL
• Greenberg Traurig- DC and National
• Kohler Power Group
• Mintz
• Nomad Futurist
• Munters Corporation
• iMiller Public Relations | NEDAS
• Performance Contracting Inc
• Schneider Electric
• Seyfarth Shaw
• STULZ Air Technology Systems - National
• Syska Hennessy Group
• Vertiv Co.
• XCEL Energy