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Connect with Us at DCD>Connect | New York | March 23-24, 2026
Your Trusted Innovator for Data Center Thermal Management
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- Data Centers
Join us for a Debate: “Two-phase or not two-phase, that is the question"
March 23 | 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM | Debate Stage
Hillary Gray, Director of Innovation
Liquid cooling has moved from niche to necessity as AI and high-density workloads push thermal limits beyond what air alone can handle. Yet, the industry remains divided: should operators double down on single-phase and direct-to-chip systems now, or wait for two-phase technologies to mature? This debate tackles where the tipping points are for different liquid cooling technologies, and how operators are adapting their thermal strategies in the face of rapid workload evolution.
View Session Page: DCD>Debate: Two-phase or not two-phase, that is the question
Join us for a 5x5 Lightning Pitch: “Performance Multiplied: Trane’s Integrated Thermal Management for the Data Centers of Tomorrow”
March 23 | 3:15 PM | Showcase Stage
Matt Orcutt, Director of Systems Portfolio
In an era where efficiency, uptime, and sustainability are paramount, learn how seamlessly integrated systems can revolutionize data center performance. Discover how these advanced integrations not only enhance operational efficiency but also safeguard uptime, reduce wear and tear on equipment, and contribute to a more sustainable future. This talk is a must-attend for industry professionals seeking to harness the power of integrated solutions to drive their data centers towards unparalleled reliability and eco-friendly operations. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leading expert in the field and elevate your data center's thermal management strategy to new heights.
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Join us for a DCD Talks: “Building comprehensive thermal management ecosystems”
March 24 | 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM | Talks Stage
Danielle Rossi, Strategic Sales Leader, Data Center Solutions
As data centers scale in density and computing power, the need for resilient, predictable, and efficient thermal management has never been greater. This session explores how chillers remain a foundational component of modern and future data center cooling ecosystems—especially within hybrid configurations that integrate liquid cooling, free cooling, and emerging heat recovery strategies. Attendees will gain insights into why chillers continue to provide unmatched consistency, reliability, and control, even as technologies evolve, and how best-in-class operators are designing comprehensive, flexible thermal systems that can adapt to accelerating AI driven loads. Join us to learn practical approaches, real world lessons, and forward looking perspectives on building robust thermal management architectures for the next generation of data centers.
View Session Page: DCD Talks building comprehensive thermal management ecosystems with Danielle Rossi | Trane
Join us for a Major Panel: “The cooling conundrum - How to manage dense heat at scale”
March 24 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Main Stage
Danielle Rossi, Strategic Sales Leader, Data Center Solutions
Cooling has become one of the most complex challenges in modern data center design. Water scarcity, new disclosure regulations and tougher environmental standards are reshaping how and where operators can expand; meanwhile, rising rack densities and AI-driven workloads are accelerating the shift toward hybrid and liquid cooling systems. As industry bodies such as ASHRAE update their liquid cooling guidelines and hyperscalers commit to zero-water goals, the industry must redefine what best practice means for thermal design, and balance scalability, sustainability and performance.
View Session Page: Major Panel: The cooling conundrum - How to manage dense heat at scale