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Registration Open for CAPRE's Second Annual Greater Boston & New England Data Center Summit on June 19; Exhibitor Opportunities
Impact of Blockchain, AI, Amazon on Data Center Design & Development; Join 250+ Data Center Real Estate, Connectivity and End-User Executives on June 19 to Discuss Greater Boston and New England Trends and Patterns

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 11, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- CAPRE, organizer of The Second Annual Greater Boston & New England Data Center Summit, has confirmed high-level expert speakers in advance of the popular conference on June 19. Expert speakers represent the most active data center developers, investors, capital sources, end-users and consultants in New England and from around the Northeast region.

The conference will be held on June 19 at Harvard University in Cambridge , a state-of-the art event facility. More than 13,000 have attended CAPRE's International Data Center Series since its inception in 2011; 250+ are expected to attend on June 19, 2018. View photos of CAPRE's Greater Boston & New England Data Center Summit held in December 2017 >

"CAPRE's New York Data Center Summit in April 2018 was the most informative data center event I've personally attended in the past 5 years." — Daniel Youssef,  Data Center Capacity Manager, Bulge Bracket US Bank

"If you are interested in data centers or technology infrastructure, there is no better platform than CAPRE's regional events. " — David Spiewak, Managing Principal, DJS Group LLC / Next Tier HD

"The Fourth Annual Northern California Data Center Summit was a great event in San Francisco. I learned a ton and met some great contacts." — Gilbert Gonzales, Vice President – Business Attraction Northern California, Arizona Commerce Authority

"I attended the event in New York City in November, The Greater New York Data Center Summit. Great speakers, great discussions and a wealth of information." — Ken DePalo, Sales Engineer – New York Metro Region, Advanced Business Communications

"Great conference, good attendance – the right people. Thanks for the invite. I look forward to doing it again in the future." — Frank X. Lukas, Ph.D., Global Chief Technology Officer, Devonshire Investors International

Agenda Coverage:

8:45 am - 8:50 am
Opening Remarks

8:50 am - 9:20 am
Morning Keynote Presentation: Cloud Enablers Boosting Enterprise Colocation Growth

9:20 am - 10:20 amGreater Boston Data Center Market 360: From Boston to Worcester and Rhode Island/New Hampshire, What Firms are Actively Developing, Investing & Why?

10:20 am - 10:50 am
Networking Break

10:50 am - 11:20 amModernization of Data Center through AI: How are Research and Universities Impacting Data Center Design?

11:20 am - 12:00 pm
Hybrid Cloud Enablement: Solving the Business Challenges Facing Operators and Users

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin: What are They and How Do They Impact Data Center Design & Construction?

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Networking Lunch

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Boston Data Center Market Overview & Analysis

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Best Practices For Planning And Managing Tenant Fit-Outs In Wholesale And Colocation Data Centers: An Update on Architecture, Design & Engineering Innovations

1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Data Center Management & Operations: Trends in Power & Cooling

2:30 pm - 3:20 pm
CAPRE Takeaway & Uptime Institute Market Intel Report

Confirmed Speakers:

  • Dana Adams: Vice President, Portfolio and Operations, Data Centers, Iron Mountain
  • Jack Funchion: Director - Northeast, Digital Realty Trust
  • Melvin Greer: Chief Data Scientist - Public Sector, Intel Corporation
  • Barbara Ayotte: CEM, Director - Channel Partnerships, ENGIE Services U.S. Inc.
  • Sami Badri: Senior Analyst, Credit Suisse
  • William Bentley: Business Development, Iron Mountain Data Centers
  • Sean Brady: Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield
  • Robert Bunger: Director of Data Center Industry Alliances, Schneider Electric
  • Chris Coleman: Vice President - Enterprise Sector, Digital Realty
  • Gabe Cole: Chief Technologist, Strongbow Consulting Group
  • Tina Gravel: SVP of Global Channels and Alliances, Cyxtera
  • Brian Kern: Regional Vice President, TierPoint
  • Jeff Klaus: General Manager - Global Data Center Management Solutions, Intel
  • Rich M. Modliszewski: First Vice President, CBRE New England
  • Gary Murphy: Owner, Integrated Design Group
  • Kevin Normandeau: Publisher, Data Center Frontier
  • Danielle Owen: PE, CEM - Director,Business Development Engineering, ENGIE Services U.S. Inc.
  • John Pomposello: Vice President, NEF
  • Indra Purkayastha: Founder and CEO, Purkay Labs
  • John Regan: VP of Digital Infrastructure, Landmark Dividend
  • Jake Schwamb: New England Regional Manager, Winthrop Resources
  • Aaron Sawchuk: Co-Founder, ColoSpace, Inc.
  • Vali Sorell: President, Sorell Engineering, Inc
  • Terrence Thurber: CEO, OregonMines
  • Christopher Trapp: Founder & CEO, UPSTACK, Inc.
  • Jonathan Vacca: Director, CoreSite
  • Adam Waitkunas: President and Founder, Milldam Public Relations

View detailed agenda & registration information >
https://www.capremedia.com/events/capres-second-annual-greater-boston-new-england-data-center-summit

2018 Greater Boston & New England Data Center Summit Schedule:

June 19, 2018; 8:00am-5:00pm

Full-Day Conference at Harvard University: Panel sessions to focus on state of the market, new development/site selection, investment, financing, connectivity innovations

This event is produced by CAPRE's International Data Center Series

Telephone registration/questions: Ronnie Niederman | +1-646-829-7233

For exhibiting/sponsorship: Brian Klebash | +1-646-331-8777 | info@capremedia.com

Media Contact: Brian Klebash, CAPRE | International Data Center Series, 917-460-3572, info@cre-events.com

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