We're proud to introduce the Talent in Tech initiative to cultivate the next generation of leaders in data centers, energy, and fiber, driving innovation in AI-powered infrastructure and connectivity.

As we continue to build more data centers with innovation and technologies, we are connecting people, building communities and scaling business growth at a global level.  The Talent in Tech Industry Initiative has been a transformative educational generation opportunity for the Data Center industry.

Talent in Tech Sessions

16th September: 13.15-14.15 - Talent in Tech Workshop

Featuring:

  • Susanna Kass, Operating Partner, Digital Gravity Infrastructure Partners, Advisor, UNSDG-EP, Energy Fellow, Stanford University
  • Leanne Starace, Senior Vice President, Global Technical Solutions, Equinix
  • Buddy Rizer, Executive Director, Economic Development, Loudoun County
  • Kathryn Ross, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Green Gate

Taking place in Datacloud Engage

16th September: 17.00-17.30 -  Talent in Tech Session - Meet the Experts

Featuring:

  • Nabeel Mahmood, Founder, Nomad Futurist
  • Scott Charter, Director of AI Strategy for Cloud Venture, Oracle

17th September: 13.15-14.15 - Talent in Tech Workshop

Featuring:

  • Jason Black, Director of Cloud and Edge Data Center Engineering, Nvidia
  • Brian Marrs, Senior Director, Energy Markets, Microsoft

Taking place in Datacloud Engage

We are inviting young talents to attend Datacloud USA 2026 for FREE, nurturing a pathway for young talents to be connected with the leaders in the Data Center industry.

In addition to the conference, the young Talent will have the opportunity to participate in customized talent workshops led by sponsors as mentors, more information on these will be announced soon.

All registrations require approval by the Datacloud team and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Any ambiguities regarding the true interpretation or meaning of these guidelines or the implementation thereof will be settled or determined by the Datacloud team whose decision in relation thereto will be final. If it should be determined that you have registered under an incorrect rate, a member of the customer service team will call you to take payment of the outstanding cost.