Hunter Bercow
Seminars
Thursday 19th February 2026
Panel: Strengthening Stakeholder Communication to Bridge Gaps Between Design Intent & Operational Reality
3:30 pm
- Facilitating dialogue between rack manufacturers, infrastructure engineers and operations teams to ensure mechanical designs align with server/rack requirements
- Examining the lack of full-system integration ownership across vendors, designers and contractors, and how to prevent fragmented integrations and misalignment between components
- Highlighting breakdowns at commissioning handoff to identify where design plans often crash with operational realities to prevent issues early
- Building industry-wide collaboration frameworks to support rapid growth, knowledge transfer and alignment on evolving workload and cooling demands
Friday 20th February 2026
Panel: Discussing the Shift to Dynamic Systems to Anticipate Roadmaps & Guide Long-Term Strategy
8:10 am
- Analyzing chip manufacturer roadmaps and emerging technologies to anticipate evolving thermal and power requirements
- Evaluating advanced mechanical equipment innovations to balance compact footprints with energy efficiency
- Exploring alternative piping materials and configurations beyond stainless steel to speed installation, maintain fluid purity, improve reliability and reduce material and operational costs
Thursday 19th February 2026
Case Study: Optimizing Airflow & Ventilation to Prevent Hotspots, Improve Heat Transfer & Ensure Air Quality
11:20 am
- Implementing effective ventilation strategies across CRACs (Computer Room Air Conditioners), CRAHs (Computer Room Air Handlers) and other air handling systems to improve air quality
- Optimizing airflow management with advanced fan technologies and VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) controls to improve heat transfer and reduce energy consumption
- Applying filtration and airflow control to minimize pressure drops and prevent hotspots
