Innovation in Sustainable Data Centers

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:50 AM to 11:40 AM · 50 min. (US/Eastern)
Room 413

Information

This forward-looking session explores the technological frontier of data center sustainability, featuring perspectives from engineering, product innovation, and design disciplines. Panelists discuss breakthrough approaches to energy efficiency, water conservation, renewable energy integration, advanced cooling systems, and circular economy principles. Topics include AI-driven optimization, liquid cooling innovations, modular construction techniques, and next-generation building materials. The session highlights real-world implementations and pilot programs that are pushing the boundaries of data center performance, offering attendees a comprehensive view of where the industry is headed and which innovations show the greatest promise for scalable adoption.
Location
Room 413
Learning Level
Intermediate
Continuing Education Credit
AIA HSWGBCI
GBCI Rating System Specific Credit
Does Not Apply
Program
Summit Session
Pass Type
Conference PassConference Pass + Sustainable Finance & Investing ForumStudent PassSustainable Finance & Investing Forum 4 Day PassVolunteer Pass
Track
Summit: Global Impact Day

Learning Objectives

Learning Objective #1
Discuss innovative approaches to enhance energy efficiency in data centers, including the latest advancements and technologies that are driving improvements.
Learning Objective #2
Identify effective water conservation techniques specifically tailored for data centers, understanding how these methods can be implemented to reduce water usage and improve sustainability.
Learning Objective #3
Analyze integration of renewable energy sources into data centers to reduce the carbon footprint of data centers.
Learning Objective #4
Identify key strategies and innovations being used to reduce the environmental footprint of data centers, including construction techniques, material selection, and technological advances.