{"id":1866,"date":"2025-02-24T18:23:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T18:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experience-power.com\/?page_id=1866"},"modified":"2026-01-30T21:25:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T21:25:49","slug":"why-attend-dpx","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aeevents.accessintel.net\/ep\/why-attend-dpx\/","title":{"rendered":"Why attend DPX"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Data Center POWER eXchange 2025 Recap\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KDN52Z-XSyY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why Attend Data Center POWER eXchange?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>The future of data centers is unfolding at an unprecedented pace, and with it comes a massive surge in electricity consumption. If you&#8217;re in the energy, infrastructure, or data management sectors, you can&#8217;t afford to miss this event. Join us as we dive deep into the&nbsp;opportunities, trends,&nbsp;challenges, and solutions shaping the power demands of the digital age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inaugural <a href=\"\/dpx-agenda\">DPX program<\/a> will feature a groundbreaking lifecycle framework to address the collision between data center growth and grid modernization. Structured around three critical phases\u2014<strong>Site Selection<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Development<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Operations<\/strong>\u2014the agenda integrates cross-sector dialogue, regulatory alignment, and technical innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Access Exclusive Insights<\/strong>:&nbsp;Gain critical insights into load growth forecasts to plan for future power demands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hear from Industry Leaders<\/strong>: Learn from energy experts, policymakers, and data center operators navigating these challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategize for the Future<\/strong>: Position your business to stay ahead of power constraints, price shifts, and sustainability mandates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Network with Key Decision-Makers<\/strong>: Connect with industry leaders driving innovation and investment in energy infrastructure and data center solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be part of the solution<\/strong>: Help shape the roadmap for effectively powering data centers, securing national leadership in AI development, and ensuring affordable electricity for all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discover Innovative Solutions:<\/strong>&nbsp;Explore cutting-edge power generation and energy technologies from top suppliers shaping the future of data center energy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t get left behind as data centers reshape the energy landscape.&nbsp;<strong>Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation that defines the future of power consumption in the digital age.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/accessintel.swoogo.com\/DPX2025\/begin\" style=\"background-color:#2ca9e0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REGISTER NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>The Data Center Power Surge: <\/strong><br><strong>What You Need to Know<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/aeevents.accessintel.net\/ep2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-18-at-3.28.06\u202fPM-1024x407.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aeevents.accessintel.net\/ep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-18-at-3.28.06\u202fPM-1024x407.png 1024w, https:\/\/aeevents.accessintel.net\/ep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-18-at-3.28.06\u202fPM-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/aeevents.accessintel.net\/ep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-18-at-3.28.06\u202fPM-768x305.png 768w, https:\/\/aeevents.accessintel.net\/ep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-18-at-3.28.06\u202fPM.png 1495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>The Critical Numbers:<\/strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Explosive Growth<\/strong>: U.S. data center electricity consumption is set to grow from 150 TWh in 2023 to between&nbsp;<strong>214 TWh and 675 TWh by 2030<\/strong>&nbsp;(EPRI, DOE, McKinsey).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI\u2019s Impact<\/strong>: AI-optimized servers alone could require&nbsp;<strong>500 TWh per year by 2027<\/strong>\u2014a staggering&nbsp;<strong>2.6x increase from 2023 levels<\/strong>&nbsp;(Gartner).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regional Power Strain<\/strong>: Key power markets such as&nbsp;<strong>PJM, ERCOT, and ISO-NE<\/strong>&nbsp;expect an additional&nbsp;<strong>40 GW to 50 GW<\/strong>&nbsp;of load growth, with some regions like&nbsp;<strong>Virginia\u2019s Data Center Alley<\/strong>&nbsp;projected to consume&nbsp;<strong>50% of total grid demand by 2030<\/strong>&nbsp;(Aurora Energy Research, EPRI, Goldman Sachs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Industry Implications:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Power Shortages &amp; Energy Independence<\/strong>: By 2027,&nbsp;<strong>40% of AI data centers could face power constraints<\/strong>&nbsp;(Gartner), forcing operators to secure long-term energy deals outside of the grid\u2014leading to&nbsp;<strong>higher electricity costs and reliability concerns<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rising Power Prices<\/strong>: AI-driven demand could push&nbsp;<strong>wholesale power prices up by 30% by 2035<\/strong>, impacting budgets and business models across industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainability vs. Availability<\/strong>: The rush for power may challenge companies&#8217; zero-carbon goals, as immediate energy needs take precedence over clean energy transitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/aeevents.accessintel.net\/ep2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/02\/1-1024x352.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aeevents.accessintel.net\/ep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/02\/1-1024x352.png 1024w, https:\/\/aeevents.accessintel.net\/ep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/02\/1-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/aeevents.accessintel.net\/ep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/02\/1-768x264.png 768w, https:\/\/aeevents.accessintel.net\/ep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/02\/1-1536x528.png 1536w, https:\/\/aeevents.accessintel.net\/ep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/02\/1.png 1539w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nxtbook.com\/accessintelligence\/POWER\/pwr_december-2024\/index.php#\/p\/8\">View the infographic in POWER. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:29% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/aeevents.accessintel.net\/ep2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1910 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aeevents.accessintel.net\/ep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-5.png 400w, https:\/\/aeevents.accessintel.net\/ep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-5-300x113.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>MORE FROM POWER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powermag.com\/power-primer\/focus-on-data-centers\">POWER Primer: Focus on Data Centers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powermag.com\/webinars\/powering-the-digital-age-how-data-center-growth-is-reshaping-energy-markets\/\">Webinar: Powering the Digital Age<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powermag.com\/category\/data-centers\/\">Data Centers Archives<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Attend Data Center POWER eXchange? 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