Where cloud meets data centre and hyperscale meets edge.
A conversation for service provider executives.
September 25-26, 2024
Wynn Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada
infra/STRUCTURE is presented by Structure Research
infra/STRUCTURE is presented by Structure Research
For more information regarding sponsorship, please contact: Candice Rodriguez - cr@structureresearch.io
The infrastructure services market lacks an industry event that is vendor-neutral and brings together, under one roof, all the key pieces – operators, developers, end users, suppliers and financiers – that are involved in the value chain. infra/STRUCTURE was built to create an environment where conversations happen, relationships are built and ultimately, deals are done – all against the backdrop of third party analysis and engaged discussion of the sector’s most pertinent issues and challenges. Today’s Internet infrastructure executive is busy. There is no better way to get multiple things done at one time and in one location.
EXECUTIVES OPERATING INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICE PROVIDERS: data centres and managed infrastructure firms that want to keep abreast of sector developments, network and do business.
HYPERSCALE AND WEBSCALE CLOUD PLATFORMS: hyperscale and webscale firms that want to keep abreast of sector developments, network and do business.
EXECUTIVES OPERATING MSPs, VARs and SIs that want to get more engaged with the cloud ecosystem.
EXECUTIVES OPERATING EDGE PROVIDERS that want to be more involved with the entire infrastructure services ecosystem.
EXECUTIVES OPERATING INTERCONNECTION PLATFORMS that want to be more involved with the entire infrastructure services ecosystem.
PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTORS looking to understand and learn about the market and meet companies.
INFRASTRUCTURE-ORIENTED INVESTORS looking to understand the market and meet investment partners and companies.
REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS looking to understand and track the market and meet partners and clients.
VENDORS that want to supply technology and services to infrastructure service providers.
LENDERS that supply capital to infrastructure service providers.
M&A SPECIALISTS wanting to stay up to date on the sector and meet companies.
JOURNALISTS interested in covering the infrastructure service market.
ROOM MARGAUX
Registration: Wynn Las Vegas, from 9 to 5 PM.
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| 10:00 - 10:40 AM | ANALYST KEYNOTE
Head of Research Jabez Tan provides an overview of our deep-dive research into the data centre and hyperscale market in APAC.
Jabez Tan, Head of Research, Structure Research; Philbert Shih, Managing Director, Structure Research.
| 10:45 - 11:25 AM | ANALYST KEYNOTE
Our Europe-focused research team presents an update and detailed data sets on the data centre and hyperscale market in Europe.
Ainsley Woods, Research Director, Structure Research; Sacha Kavanagh, Research Director EMEA, Structure Research.
| 11:30 - 12:55 PM | LUNCH
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| 3:15 - 3:55 PM | ANALYST KEYNOTE
There are hyperscale markets emerging in the second tier. Vivian Kong takes a closer look at a few up and coming markets in North America that speak to the dynamics around self-builds, subsea connectivity and edge-hyperscale deployments.
Vivian Kong, Research Analyst, Structure Research.
| 4:00 - 4:40 PM | TBD
ROOM MONTRACHET 1
Registration: Wynn Las Vegas, from 9 to 5 PM.
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| 10:45 - 11:25 AM | DIVERSITY FORM
The sector continues to make forward progress when it comes to diversity and inclusion. Join sector leaders in a pointed discussion and explore solutions that will benefit the sector and society as a whole.
Phillip Koblence, Co-Founder, Nomad Futurist; Nabeel Mahmood, Co-Founder, Nomad Futurist; Ilissa Miller, CEO, iMiller Public Relations.
| 11:30 - 12:55 PM | LUNCH
| 1:00 - 1:40 PM | Q&A WITH DATA CENTRE BUYERS: HYPERSCALE, WEBSCALE, ENTERPRISE
Hyperscale and enterprise end users of data centre colocation talk about what they are looking for when it comes to a location and provider.
Jabez Tan, Head of Research, Structure Research; Michael King, Head of Data Center Strategy, Cloudflare
| 1:45 - 2:25 PM | THE EDGE IS DEAD. LONG LIVE THE EDGE!
The hype has arguably faded, but the edge is real and here to stay. Or is it? We take a closer look at how edge is being deployed across the globe and try to make sense for how it fits in a hyperscale world.
Philbert Shih, Head of Research, Structure Research; Christian Koch, Edge Strategy, ByteDance; Kevin Imboden, Global Director, Market Research & Intelligence, EdgeConneX.
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ROOM MONTRACHET 2
Registration: Wynn Las Vegas, from 9 to 5 PM.
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| 10:00 - 10:40 AM | TBD
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| 11:30 - 12:55 PM | LUNCH
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| 4:00 - 4:40 PM | ANALYST KEYNOTE
Managing Director Philbert Shih provides an overview of SR's marketshare data for the Internet infrastructure ecosystem. New numbers and data points for GPU clouds, AI-oriented data centre colocation demand and hyperscale self-builds are presented.
Philbert Shih, Managing Director, Structure Research; Jabez Tan, Head of Research, Structure Research.
ROOM MARGAUX
Registration: Wynn Las Vegas, from 8 to 12 PM.
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| 8:00 - 9:25 AM | ANALYST KEYNOTE
Head of Research Jabez Tan provides a data-oriented view of the hyperscale data centre market, assessing the impact of AI and the implications of self-build strategies.
Jabez Tan, Head of Research
| 9:30 - 9:55 AM | INFLECTION POINT 2.0?
All indications are that the sector is about to reach a massive inflection point. AI has emerged as the driving force that is both accelerating hyperscale and simultaneously charting a brand new course. What are the implications for the sector? Is it going to fundamentally transform and reset for the AI wave that is coming? Or will it be business as usual? What will the landscape change and what does the future hold?
Jabez Tan, Head of Research (Structure Research); Chris Crosby, CEO (Compass Data Centers); Josh Snowhorn, CEO (Quantum Loophole.
| 10:00 - 10:25 PM | IS THE SECTOR SET TO GO NUCLEAR? THE FUTURE OF ON-SITE POWER GENERATION
Power capacity is increasingly constained in a number of markets across North America and Europe and the search for alternative energy solutions is on. With hyperscale and AI growth set to consume unprecedented quanitities of energy in the not too distant future, it is clear that the grid will be unable to support this demand. Will the sector have to go nuclear? How can operators generate on-site sources of energy? What are the challenges and operational implications?
Daniel Golding, CTO and Partner (Appleby Strategy Group)
| 10:30 - 10:55 PM | MACRO WEAKNESS AND UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY
The sector has not been immune to macroeconomic headwinds and there are power constraints and supply chain hurdles threatening the sector's ability to grow and expand. Despite the challenges, the sector continues to perform admirably and is on the cusp of another wave that could take things to another level. How do we reconcile these two trend lines? Does the sector have counter-cyclical tendencies? What categories in the wider computing infrastructure landscape present the best investment opportunities? What are the risks to look for?
Philbert Shih, Managing Director (Structure Research)
| 10:55 - 11:15 PM | COFFEE BREAK
| 11:15 - 11:40 PM | TBD
| 11:45 - 12:10 PM | FROM DATA HALLS, BUILDINGS AND CAMPUSES TO DATA CENTRE PARKS
Data centres, driven by hyperscale demand, continue to consume increasingly larger quantities of capacity. Data centre campuses house multiple buildings and support dozens, and now even hundreds, of MWs of capacity. But the specific skill sets required to build that capacity, along with the time frame, has severely impacted the colocation business model, whose value proposition is built on time-to-market. The hyperscale data centre market has separated again and spawned a new breed of operator that is focused on the pre-development phase and procuring land and power in massive, unprecedented quantities. Enter the master-planned data centre park. Is this category built to last? What are the implications for hyperscale-wholesale operators?
Philbert Shih, Managing Director (Structure Research)
| 12:10 - 1:00 PM | LUNCH
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| 2:30 - 2:50 PM | COFFEE BREAK
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| 3:20 - 3:45 PM | TBD
| 3:50 - 4:15 PM | ANALYST KEYNOTE
Managing Director Philbert Shih looks at some of most noteworthy trends impacting the sector today and addresses the fundamental question: where are we now and where are we going?
Philbert Shih, Managing Director (Structure Research)
VENUE
Wynn Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada
HOTEL INFORMATION
Find here the room block information.
EARLY BIRD: $399
Mar 15, 2024 – May 31, 2024
APPROACHING: $599
Jun 1, 2024 – Jul 15, 2024
STANDARD: $899
Jul 16, 2024 – Aug 15, 2024
LATE: $999
August 16, 2024 – Sep 26, 2024
*all figures USD
Clients of Structure Research that currently subscribe to our annual service.
Executives with operating infrastructure service providers across data centres, cloud, MSP, edge and managed infrastructure.
*Complimentary for maximum of two executives per operating infrastructure service provider.
**For third executive and above, follow pricing schedule.
***Sister companies counted separately.
End user decision-makers and infrastructure procurement personnel.
Executives and advisors working in finance and real estate in support of operating infrastructure service providers.
Executives working for vendors that supply products and services to operating infrastructure service providers.
Access to Swapcard networking platform
Invite to marquee networking event
Access to presentation PowerPoints
Access to sponsor presentations and PowerPoints
Access to sample Structure Research reports
Access to top-end networking and business development environment
For more information regarding the event, please contact:
Candice Rodriguez, Director of Business Development
cr@structureresearch.io
Natalia Lukes, Marketing Manager
nl@structureresearch.io
Emily Chalk, Founder, East of Ellie, an iMiller Public Relations Events Partner
emilychalk@eastofellie.com