March 2026 Data Center & Digital Infrastructure Events Preview
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As spring begins, March is shaping up to be a vital month for data center professionals, developers, engineers, and operators. From critical communications to AI infrastructure, these events are places to learn, connect, and get ahead of industry change. Here are several events to watch:
1. Escape The Cold Aisle (ETCA) Golf Outing
Dates: March 3–4, 2026
Location: Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass, Chandler, AZ, USA
Organizer: Delta Mission Critical & Cofluence
Description: The fifth annual ETCA Golf Outing provides a unique networking experience for data center professionals in a relaxed, warm-weather setting, combining professional connections with recreational activities.
Link: escapethecoldaisle.com
2. Data Centre World London
Dates: March 4–5, 2026
Location: Excel, London, UK
Organizer: BigEvent+1
Description: One of Europe’s major data center events, covering operations, infrastructure, AI readiness, and sustainable technology adoption. Attendees will learn about cooling, design, energy efficiency, and modular/edge data center trends.
Link: datacentreworld.com
3. NVIDIA GTC (GPU Technology Conference & AI Expo)
Dates: March 16–19, 2026
Location: San Jose, CA, USA
Organizer: NVIDIA
Description: NVIDIA's flagship AI conference showcases keynotes, technical sessions, and exhibits on AI, robotics, and accelerated computing. While not purely data center-focused, many sessions cover infrastructure essential for large AI workloads—power, cooling, interconnectivity, and hardware scaling.
Link: nvidia.com/gtc
4. IWCE 2026 (International Wireless Communications Expo)
Dates: March 16–19, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Organizer: IWCE Expo
Description: Focused on critical communications and public safety, IWCE is relevant for data center professionals working with network infrastructure, redundancies, emergency systems, and secure operations. Expect hands-on technology demos, regulatory discussions, and strong vendor participation.
Link: iwceexpo.com
5. Advancing Data Center Construction West
Dates: March 17–19, 2026
Location: Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Organizer: Advancing Construction
Description: This conference is aimed at teams designing and building high-quality, high-spec data centers. Key topics include speed-to-market, cost control, new materials, power and labor constraints, and aligning supply chain efforts.
6. DCD>Connect New York
Dates: March 23–24, 2026
Location: Marriott Marquis, Times Square, New York, NY, USA
Organizer: Data Center Dynamics
Description: A premier event for professionals who design, build, and operate next-generation data centers. Features include networking opportunities, industry insights, and discussions on edge, hybrid, and hyperscale infrastructure.
Link: datacenterdynamics.com
What to Look for in March
AI Workloads & Infrastructure Scaling — With AI-focused events like GTC, expect discussions about power delivery, cooling technologies, and high-performance interconnects for large AI clusters.
Critical Communications & Resilience — IWCE emphasizes uptime, redundancy, security, and regulatory compliance—essential for mission-critical data centers.
Sustainability & Efficiency — Europe and construction-focused events highlight energy efficiency, green design, and regulatory alignment.
Edge & Modular Design — Modular builds, edge facilities, and hybrid cloud deployments are trending topics across multiple events.