AFCOM State of the Data Center 2026: Inside the Race to Build the AI Infrastructure of Tomorrow 

Presented by Bill Kleyman, January’s webinar delivers an early look at the AFCOM State of the Data Center 2026 report and the most important trends shaping our digital infrastructure. This year’s findings reveal a rapidly accelerating industry. And that’s likely an understatement. Racks are pushing beyond 80 kilowatts. Liquid cooling adoption is rising. Utilities are struggling to keep pace with demand. Operators are exploring microgrids, hydrogen power, and even SMRs as AI workloads reshape what it means to scale.
 
The 2026 results highlight a major shift in how data centers are designed, powered, cooled, staffed, and secured. Attendees will learn how organizations are preparing for AI driven density, where workloads are moving, how talent shortages are influencing operations, and what leaders believe will define the next three years of growth.
 
Participants will also hear how the full findings will be presented at Data Center World 2026 where the future of intelligent infrastructure comes into focus.