For Architects, Data Center Operators, Hyperscalers & Colocators
Join the only East Coast forum dedicated to solving the design and engineering challenges facing next-generation, AI-ready data centers.
Taking place in Herndon, VA | November 16-18, 2026, Advancing Data Center Design & Engineering East brings together 100+ leaders responsible for designing, developing, and delivering critical digital infrastructure across the Eastern United States.
Apply for a complimentary pass today to connect with peers from AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Echelon Data Centres, Gensler, Hanwha Data Centers, and more.
What's Included?
Your complimentary pass includes access to:
- Main conference sessions
- Expert speaker presentations
- Interactive panel discussions
- Peer-to-peer roundtables
- Speed networking sessions
- Exhibition and innovation showcase
- Networking breaks, lunches and drinks reception
Limited Complimentary Passes Available
To maintain a high-value, peer-to-peer environment, complimentary passes are reserved exclusively for qualified:
- Architects
- Data Center Owners & Operators
- Hyperscalers
- Colocators
Submit your application for a complimentary pass below and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.
All applications are subject to approval and reviewed against our attendee qualification criteria. Complimentary passes are reserved exclusively for qualified architects, data center owners, hyperscalers, and colocators.
Don't qualify for a complimentary pass? Visit our registration page to view all available attendance options.
Eligibility Criteria
Complimentary passes are reserved exclusively for qualified architects, data center owners, hyperscalers, and colocators. To be considered, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Attendees must be decision-makers at the manager level or above, working in roles spanning design, engineering, project/program management, construction, supply chain, development, delivery, preconstruction, MEP, or be a superintendent or a data center department lead.
- To qualify as an architect, you must work for a design, architecture or engineering firm and hold an active architectural licence.
- Roles focused on sales, marketing, business development, partnerships, or sponsorship are not eligible for complimentary attendance.
- A maximum of three complimentary passes may be allocated per organization.
- All registrations are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and we reserve the right to approve or decline any application at our discretion.
- Registration is only confirmed once approval has been granted. Where an application is declined, the event team will contact the applicant directly regarding alternative attendance options.
If you have any questions about eligibility, please contact us at construction@hansonwade.com, and we'd be happy to help.
Need Assistance?
If you have any questions about the registration process, contact us and one of the team will get back to you.
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