Event

Data Center Capital Projects Forum

Jul 23, 2026

7:30am to 5:00pm MT Reception: 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

The CII Data Center Capital Projects Forum will bring together industry leaders to share insights, lessons learned, and practical approaches for navigating the growing complexity of data center project delivery. As demand accelerates and market, regulatory, infrastructure, and resource pressures continue to evolve, organizations are being challenged to rethink how they plan, design, and execute critical infrastructure projects. This forum will focus on how leading owners, operators, EPC firms, and industry partners are adapting to deliver data center capital projects in an environment defined by constraint, complexity, and rapid change. Drawing on established industry frameworks and real-world experience, the forum will provide a forward-looking discussion on the current and emerging issues shaping data center project delivery. Additional agenda and speaker details will be announced as they are confirmed.

What to Expect:
Designed for owners, contractors, service providers, and technology partners, the forum will feature:

Real-world perspectives and lessons learned from active data center projects
Practical insights on navigating today’s project delivery constraints
Approaches to strengthening planning, coordination, and execution
Diverse participation: CII unites project leaders across manufacturing, energy, power, etc. to drive fresh, cross industry solutions.
Peer-driven discussion focused on improving outcomes across the project lifecycle

Why Attend?
The landscape for data center development is shifting rapidly. Geopolitical tensions increased regulatory scrutiny, constrained power and utility infrastructure, supply chain pressures, and community concerns are all affecting how projects are planned and delivered. At the same time, unprecedented demand driven by AI and emerging technologies is placing new pressure on speed, scale, and infrastructure readiness.

This forum will provide a space for candid discussion, shared experience, and practical insight into how organizations are responding to these challenges. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how peers are adapting their strategies, managing risk, and improving delivery outcomes across the data center capital project lifecycle. This is the only data center forum that equips you with research-based best practices, processes, and tools needed to stay ahead— empowering your teams to deliver with confidence.