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.
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.
Uptime Network Calendar
Type
Date/Time
Title (Click for Details)
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.
Interested in Becoming a Member?
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.
Network is not open to equipment vendors, suppliers, consultants or engineering firms.
Request Guest Access
We reserve a small number of spots at our events for guest attendance.
If you’d like to join an upcoming event as a guest, please request guest access and our Network team will follow up with you right away.
If you’d like to join an upcoming event as a guest, please request guest access and our Network team will follow up with you right away.
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Network is an excellent way to provide continuous learning to your data center management and operations teams.
Network is an excellent way to provide continuous learning to your data center management and operations teams.
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