Data centers are critical hubs for companies and organizations of all sizes in every part of the world. Not only is our industry perceived as economically lucrative, but it is also seen as stable and strong in the face of challenges. This boon is attracting many newcomers in what we are calling the 21st Century Gold Rush. The influx of green companies combined with the challenges posed by community perception underscores the necessity for education on a broader scale. This panel will discuss such complex topics that are both directly and indirectly affected by this lack of knowledge and address questions such as how should our industry face the rising challenges inherent in the globalization of digital transformation; what strategies are being deployed to meet the rapid growth of data; how do concepts such as NIMBY, diversity, and social equality play into the data centers of the future and what are some strategies local chapters can do to address this education gap?

Organized by the 7×24 Exchange International Women in Mission Critical Operations (WiMCO^®) Committee

Moderator:
Lillian Rivera (bio)
Director of Marketing
Bureau Veritas Primary Integration