The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Data Centers and Infrastructure Demand

When:  Apr 9, 2025 from 04:00 PM to 07:00 PM (PT)
Associated with  CFA Society Orange County
As AI adoption accelerates across industries, the infrastructure supporting power, data centers, and networking faces an unprecedented surge in demand. From energy-intensive AI model training to edge computing expansion, the next decade presents significant investment opportunities in the physical backbone of artificial intelligence. This seminar will explore the challenges and private market investment potential in AI infrastructure, with insights from industry leaders and investors at the forefront of this transformation.

The industry leading professionals with deep domain expertise will cover the following topics:

Key Topics to be Covered:

  1. AI Power Demand & Energy Infrastructure
    • AI’s soaring electricity needs and investment in renewables, nuclear, and grid resilience.
    • The rise of PPAs and on-site generation for data centers.
  2. Evolution of Data Centers
    • Growth of hyperscale and edge computing to meet AI workloads.
    • Investment in liquid cooling and energy-efficient designs.
  3. Connectivity & AI Networking
    • Expansion of fiber, undersea cables, and private networks.
    • The role of 5G, edge computing, and AI-driven cybersecurity.
  4. AI’s Impact on Industrial & Real Assets
    • AI in logistics, industrial automation, and smart grids.
    • AI-driven energy management and real estate optimization.
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Members: $25; Non-Members: $75

Location

Sandbourne Santa Monica (Formerly Le Merigot)
1740 Ocean Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90401