Yury Lui
Director, Energy & Engineering, Americas Operations Digital Realty Trust
Seminars
Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Redefining Water as a Strategic Asset to Optimize Cooling, Power Efficiency & Long-Term Data Centers Sustainability
11:00 am
- Examining how Midwest climate conditions, ambient temperatures, and water availability can support hybrid and water-assisted cooling strategies
- Exploring the full lifecycle of water use in data center cooling, and evaluating where non-potable, reclaimed, or greywater sources can responsibly offset potable demand while improving power efficiency
- Discussing water system durability, upgrade timelines, and why infrastructure life expectancy must be considered early in project planning
- Highlighting how early engagement with municipalities can unlock infrastructure upgrades, shared investment, and long-term water resilience
Tuesday 2nd June 2026
Panel: Redefining Our Community Engagement Strategy to Reduce Public Pushback Across Midwestern States
11:00 am
Addressing common public misconceptions, including outdated water-use concerns and fears about resource strain, to improve trust and understanding
Engaging local government officials to align expectations, secure support and negotiate infrastructure contributions
Navigating the differences between rural towns and major metro areas within the same region, to anticipate approval challenges and tailor engagement strategies
Sharing how city leaders and data center owners collaborated to overcome early concerns, address unexpected challenges, and build long-term community support
