Forum speakers

Chairman of the Event
Darshan Honale
Venture Capitalist & AI Transformation Strategist, i2VC

Shilen Jhaveri
Program Manager, Data Center Capacity Planning, Google

DJ Johnson
AI Sales Specialist, Microsoft

Vaibhav Tupe
Technology Lead, Equinix

Ravi Pasula
Sr.Director, Enterprise AI, Equinix

Mike Tu
Lead for Data Center, Nvidia

Asad Raza
Data Center Commissioning Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Ghassan S. Saroor
Director, Power Generation & Transmission, CyrusOne

Randeep Singh
AI Solutions Engineer, Cisco Systems

Shelley McCain
VP of Energy Strategy, Aligned Data Centers

Jill Sweeney
Chief Strategist, Redboard Advisors

Marc Bhuyan
Product Manager, Google

Jacqui Allen
Director, Strategic Advisory - Electrification & Integrated Power Systems, Wood

Mark Huntington
Managing Director, North America, PhysicsX

Jessica Rodriguez
Manager in Renewable Energy Origination and Power Marketing, Lightsource bp

Carlos Forero
Chief Operating Officer, ODATA – an Aligned Data Centers Company

Ron Mann
Vice President, Compu Dynamics Modular

Antonio Fayad
Business Development for Data Center & H2, EDP Renewables

Shrinath Thube
Software Developer, IBM

Deepesh Rana
Vice President, Transmission, Linea Energy

Yuval Bachar
Founder & CEO, EdgeCloudLink (ECL)

Maksim Sonin
Fellow, Stanford University

Krishna Chaitanya Yarlagadda
Sr. Manager - Data Science & Analytics, Mercury Financial

Anupama Garani
AI & ML Systems, PIMCO

Laura Bergedieck
SVP Hydrogen & Data Center Development, RWE Clean Energy

Radha Soorya
Senior Vice President Transmission, BrightNight

Kera Gautreau
Senior Director, Houston Energy Transition Initiative

Nick Borisow
VP Business Development, 8 Rivers

Bernhard Voll
Senior Technical Expert, SMA Altenso

Shaily Singh
Director, Worley Digital Solutions
Amanda C. Duhon
Vice President & Regional Director, EIC North & Central America EIC

Brett Perlman
Managing Director, Center for Houston's Future

Hamid Gholizadegan
Co-Founder of AI Hub, Jazzb

James E. Campos
Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade/Energy and Executive Director of Virginia's TRRC, Former Assistant Secretary for the U.S. DOE

Roxana Bekemohammadi
Founder & Executive Director, United States Hydrogen Alliance
Become a speaker
Reasons and Benefits of Becoming a Speaker at the American Data Center and AI Conference and Exhibition
Thought Leadership Exposure
Showcase your expertise in AI technologies, AI infrastructure, and data center advancements to a diverse audience of industry leaders, policymakers, and AI innovators. Your insights will play a key role in driving the future of AI development and shaping the direction of AI-powered data centers in North America and beyond.
Networking Opportunities
Engage in meaningful discussions and forge valuable connections with fellow speakers, attendees, sponsors, and potential collaborators from AI companies, data center professionals, and key stakeholders in the AI event ecosystem. These interactions can lead to strategic partnerships and opportunities for future AI projects and collaborations.
Visibility and Recognition
Enhance your professional profile within the AI and data center industries through exposure on event marketing materials, social media platforms, and newsletters. Your presence will increase your visibility and credibility, positioning you as a leader in AI technologies, AI infrastructure, and AI-driven solutions.
Influence Industry Discourse
Shape the conversation on pressing topics such as AI hardware and software innovations, AI data center design, AI development, and regulatory frameworks for AI technologies. As a speaker, you will help drive the narrative towards a more innovative and sustainable future for AI-powered data centers at this important AI summit in Houston, Texas.
Contribute to Industry Advancement
Share innovative solutions, best practices, and actionable strategies to advance AI infrastructure and support the development of AI data centers. Your contributions will inspire actionable initiatives that help drive AI development and AI-powered data centers, influencing the future of AI technologies in the data center sector.
Professional Development
Refine your presentation skills, gain valuable feedback from industry peers, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in AI technologies, machine learning (ML), and deep learning. This opportunity provides personal growth, while ensuring you remain at the forefront of AI infrastructure and AI development.
Impactful Contribution
Make a meaningful impact by advancing knowledge and awareness about the potential of AI technologies to shape the future of industries worldwide. Your voice will be critical in inspiring AI professionals and data center experts to take innovative action in the world of AI infrastructure.
Becoming a speaker at the American Data Center & AI Conference and Exhibition not only positions you as a thought leader in AI technologies but also provides a platform to influence the direction of the AI and data center industries. Join us in Houston, Texas, to contribute your vision and help shape the future of AI-powered infrastructure and data center innovation!
Speaker/Panelist Slot
join world-class speaker lineup, including industry insiders and senior-level executives
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Individual 20 min presentation / Panel discussion
(You will speak to all attending delegates) - 2 delegate passes
- Presentation slides of attending speakers
- Invitation to the Cocktail reception party
- Access to all Forum areas and networking activities
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In shaping the future of hydrogen energy as a distinguished speaker at the American Data Centers & AI Conference and Exhibition

