Network Calendar

No one understands the demands and challenges of running a high-reliability data center quite like the people who do it every day.

Uptime Network is the premiere community of end-user professionals responsible for the development, management, and operation of data center infrastructure and systems.

Members of Uptime Network receive exclusive access to dozens of resources and events throughout the year from in-depth intelligence notes and reports, to virtual events including roundtable discussions and briefings to flagship conferences that bring together members twice a year in their own region for an in-person multi-day knowledge sharing and networking event.

View our upcoming Network Calendar below. Click here to learn more about Network and inquire about joining us as a guest at an upcoming event.

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Roundtable

29 May, 2024
10:00 AM GMT

Waste heat recovery as a requirement: should operators in the EU be worried?

The European Union's increasing focus on sustainability has brought waste heat recovery into the spotlight, proposing it not just as an option but as a requirement for industrial operators. This roundtable will address the implications of these regulatory changes for businesses across the EU. Participants will debate the feasibility, economic impact, and technical challenges of mandatory waste heat recovery. Join us to gain insights into how this could affect your business and explore innovative approaches to compliance and efficiency.

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Roundtable

30 May, 2024
11:00 AM EDT

Planning IT workload rotation between data centers

Organizations are looking at ways to rotate application locations between different data centers for increased operational agility and resiliency. What are your organization’s current practices to make sure your workloads are portable but also available? How do you perform testing? How do you prevent configuration drift? Our Members requested this roundtable to solve for specific challenges, so join us and share your knowledge with your peers.

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Roundtable

5 June, 2024
12:00 PM EDT

Preparing for extreme weather events

As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense due to climate change, understanding and preparing for their impact is more crucial than ever. This session brings together climate scientists, policymakers, and emergency management professionals to discuss strategies for predicting, mitigating, and responding to extreme weather conditions. Participants will explore the latest research on weather patterns, share best practices for disaster preparedness, and discuss how different sectors can collaborate to enhance resilience and safety in the face of these natural challenges.

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Roundtable

24 June 2024
12:00 PM EDT

Lithium Ion Risk Evaluation

This session will assess the risks associated with the adoption of lithium-ion batteries in data center UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems. The discussion will likely cover safety concerns, regulatory compliance, performance characteristics, fire prevention measures, and mitigation strategies. Participants will discuss the latest challenges of lithium-ion technology, aiming to inform decision-making processes for UPS system deployments.

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Roundtable

26 June, 2024
10:00 AM GMT

Vendor Management

This roundtable session will delve into effective strategies for managing vendor relationships and partnerships in the context of data center operations. Participants will discuss vendor selection criteria, contract negotiations, performance monitoring, service level agreements (SLAs), and risk management strategies. Participants will also share experiences and best practices for optimizing vendor relationships to ensure reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in data center operations.

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Roundtable

10 July 2024
12:00 PM EDT

Next-gen maintenance survey results

This session will present and analyze the results of a survey focused on next-generation maintenance practices and trends in data center operations. Participants will explore survey findings and the discussion will center on identifying emerging best practices and opportunities for improving maintenance efficiency and reliability in data center environments.

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Roundtable

31 July, 2024
10:00 AM GMT

Hot aisle containment

In this session, participants will discuss the design, implementation, and benefits of hot aisle containment solutions in data center cooling systems. The discussion will cover airflow management, containment enclosure design, temperature and humidity control, energy efficiency gains, and cost savings. Attendees will share experiences, challenges, and best practices for optimizing cooling efficiency and reducing energy consumption through hot aisle containment strategies.

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Roundtable

7 August 2024
12:00 PM EDT

Managing fuel: costs, concerns and innovations

This roundtable session will focus on the management of fuel resources for backup power generation in data center operations. Participants will discuss fuel procurement strategies, price volatility considerations, regulatory compliance requirements, environmental impacts, and innovations in fuel storage and delivery systems. Attendees will share experiences and best practices for ensuring fuel availability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness to support critical data center operations during power outages.

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Roundtable

14 August, 2024
11:00 AM CST

Meeting data center regulatory compliance

Event description coming soon.

Regional Briefing

22 August, 2024

Brazil Briefing (PT)

Uptime Institute's Brazil online briefing will be held on 22 August, 2024.

Roundtable

28 August, 2024
10:00 AM GMT

AI in data centers

In this roundtable session, participants will discuss strategies for supporting artificial intelligence (AI) workloads and applications in data center environments. Attendees will share insights, challenges, and best practices for leveraging AI technologies to enhance data center efficiency, performance, and innovation.

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Roundtable

4 September, 2024
12:00 PM EDT

Managing infrastructure risk through geopolitical conflict

This session will explore the impact of geopolitical conflict on data center infrastructure and operations. Participants will discuss potential risks, including supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes, cyber threats, and physical security concerns arising from geopolitical tensions. Attendees will share risk mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and best practices for navigating geopolitical uncertainties to ensure the resilience and continuity of data center operations.

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Roundtable

11 September, 2024
10:00 AM Singapore

Edge expansion

This roundtable session will focus on strategies and challenges associated with expanding edge computing infrastructure to support evolving business needs. Participants will discuss deployment models, connectivity requirements, scalability considerations, and edge computing architectures tailored to specific use cases and industry verticals. Attendees will share insights, lessons learned, and best practices for successfully scaling edge deployments to meet growing demands for low-latency, high-performance computing at the edge.

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Roundtable

25 September, 2024
10:00 AM GMT

SMRs and data centers

In this session, participants will explore the potential role of small modular reactors (SMRs) in powering data center operations. Discussions may cover SMR technology, safety considerations, regulatory hurdles, environmental impacts, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional power sources. Participants will assess the feasibility and implications of integrating SMRs into data center energy infrastructure, aiming to identify opportunities for enhancing energy reliability, sustainability, and resilience.

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Regional Conference

1 October 2024 –
2 October, 2024

Uptime Institute Network 2024 Fall Americas Conference

The Uptime Institute Network 2024 Fall Americas Conference will be held on October 1-2, 2024. The conference agenda will consist of key important industry topics and include a data center tour of a member facility.

Roundtable

9 October 2024
12:00 PM EDT

What sustainable practices have you implemented in your data center operations?

This roundtable session will focus on sharing and discussing sustainable practices implemented by data center operators to reduce environmental impact and enhance energy efficiency, including renewable energy adoption, energy-efficient cooling systems, waste heat reuse, water conservation measures, and carbon footprint reduction strategies. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange insights, challenges, and best practices for integrating sustainability into data center operations effectively.

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Regional Conference

22 October 2024 –
23 October 2024

Uptime Institute Network 2024 Fall EMEA Conference

The Uptime Institute Network 2024 Fall EMEA Conference will be held on 22-23 October, 2024. The conference agenda will consist of key important industry topics and include a data center tour of a member facility.

Roundtable

30 October, 2024
12:00PM EST

What are you doing to address the ongoing talent shortage issue?

This roundtable session will focus on strategies for addressing the ongoing talent shortage in the data center industry. Participants will discuss recruitment challenges, skills gaps, training initiatives, and retention strategies for attracting and retaining qualified professionals. Attendees will share insights, experiences, and best practices for building and nurturing a skilled workforce capable of supporting the evolving needs of data center operations.

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Regional Briefing

31 October, 2024

India, Middle East & Africa Briefing

Uptime Institute's India, Middle East & Africa online briefing will be held on 31 October, 2024.

Roundtable

6 November, 2024
12:00PM EST

AI vs. Automation

Event description coming soon.

Roundtable

13 November, 2024
11:00AM CST

Automation in the data center (ES)

Event description coming soon.

Roundtable

27 November, 2024
10:00AM GMT

How do you measure equipment performance and longevity in your data center?

Event description coming soon.

Regional Briefing

3 December, 2024

Asia Pacific Briefing

Uptime Institute's Asia Pacific online briefing will be held on 3 December, 2024.

Roundtable

4 December, 2024
12:00PM EST

Are new manufacturing changes globally impacting your future buying decisions?

Event description coming soon.

Roundtable

11 December, 2024
10:00AM GMT

Site Selection: What has changed?

Event description coming soon.

Regional Briefing

12 December, 2024

China Briefing

Uptime Institute's China regional online briefing will be held on 12 December, 2024.

Network Calendar Key

Roundtable

Roundtables are attendee-driven discussions on industry-specific topics, which focus on the sharing of experiences and knowledge of the participants on each call.

Intelligence Note

Intelligence Notes are brief updates from the Uptime Institute Intelligence team that focus in on a specific topic affecting the digital infrastructure industry.

Intelligence Report

Intelligence Reports provide an in-depth look into trends and topics impacting the digital infrastructure industry.

Discussion Forum

Discussion Forums are partial-day or single-day events, bringing together Uptime Institute staff, Uptime Institute Intelligence analysts and our Members and guests to discuss our latest research findings and top trends facing the digital infrastructure industry.

Regional Briefing

Regional Briefings offer members an opportunity to meet and engage in an open discussion with industry peers and Uptime Institute personnel in their region.

Regional Conference

Regional Conferences are our flagship multi-day events featuring guest speakers from the industry, data center tours of local facilities and a wide array of networking opportunities with conference attendees.

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Network is open to companies who own and operate their own digital infrastructure or use colocation or cloud providers to power their critical IT needs.

Network is not open to equipment vendors, suppliers, consultants or engineering firms.

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Network is an excellent way to provide continuous learning to your data center management and operations teams.

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We look forward to hearing from you!