Wednesday, October 23
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
Keynote:
Options to Address the Rising Challenge of Sustainability and Water

Jay PaidipatiJay Paidipati (bio)
Vice President, Sustainability Program
Uptime Institute

As temperatures rise and water scarcity and availability change under climate and population challenges, data center operators need to reassess their cooling strategies and water consumption profiles. Water is a local, facility-level issue with reputational and operational risks. This session explores low water use, water management strategies, and cooling system innovations to help operators navigate the sustainability and reliability implications associated with water use.