AI, Data Centers and Sustainability: Designing the Future of Our Digital Infrastructure

The world’s appetite for AI and cloud computing is surging, and with it, the demand for data centers – the backbone of our digital economy. But as data centers grow in number and scale, so do their environmental impacts, from carbon emissions and energy consumption to water usage and materials sourcing. This creates a unique challenge: how do we build the digital infrastructure of the future without compromising the planet?

In this engaging panel, sustainability leaders at Autodesk and Microsoft will explore how technology and radical collaboration can transform the design, construction and operation of data centers. This conversation will example the double-edged role of AI – as both a driver of demand and a tool for sustainable solutions – while addressing policy, partnerships and the bold actions needed now. Participants will leave with practical insights and inspiration for building a digital future that is efficient, resilient and sustainable.