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Bringing together more than 1,400 senior leaders working on the largest data center projects, DCD>Connect | Cancún will drive industry collaboration, help you forge new partnerships and identify innovative solutions to your core challenges.

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It was two days full of learning, innovation, and invaluable networking opportunities. We appreciate the team’s commitment to excellence and innovation in data center management.

The event’s impeccable organization, insightful sessions, and networking opportunities were essential in creating a rich and collaborative environment.

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  • 3 Co-located events
  • 150+ Exhibitors showcasing the latest tech
  • 150+ Expert speakers
  • 1,400+ Senior Data Center Professionals
  • Our Speakers

    John Hawkins

    Global Cloud Data Center Real Estate Lead, IBM

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    John Hawkins

    Global Cloud Data Center Real Estate Lead, IBM

    John Hawkins is the IBM Global Data Center Strategy and Planning Lead. John brings over 20 years and $3B of leasing experience in the data center and commercial real estate fields. John is best known for his work at Telx, where he was the Director of Global Real Estate & Data Center Expansions. During his years at Telx, John expanded the data center portfolio over seven hundred percent and negotiated over $1B+ in leases, leading to the acquisition of Telx by Digital Realty for $1.9 billion. Prior to Telx, John was Vice President of Real Estate and Data Center Logistics at Exenet Technologies, where he was responsible for the complete ownership of a multi-country facility build-out.  Earlier in his career, John was Vice President of International Operations & Real Estate at The Matlen Silver Group, where he opened operations in India and Trinidad.  

    John earned his Masters of Real Estate at New York University.

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    Martín Antúnez

    Founder, LATAM Entry

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    Martín Antúnez

    Founder, LATAM Entry

    Martin as founder of LATAM Entry, LLC has accumulated over 30 years of experience in real estate development, fiber communications, electrical energy grid, data center design/construction/operations and government relation projects in the USA, Europe and Latin America.

    LATAM Entry is experienced and focused in helping businesses establish their presence in Latin America by providing global and domestic real estate site selection to corporate clients with “near or offshoring" interest in the LATAM region.

    Objectives include aligning real estate decisions with overall business strategy, identifying locations that increase profit potential by minimizing one-time costs and ongoing operating expenses, optimizing, procuring and maintaining incentives for new capital projects, and mitigating telecommunications/energy risks at chosen business locations.

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    Guillermo Cipolla

    Fundador, Hyper DC Consulting

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    Guillermo Cipolla

    Fundador, Hyper DC Consulting

    I have over 28 years of solid experience in the technology industry, with a proven track record of success in leading and managing large-scale projects, as well as in cost optimization and customer service improvement. For the past 18 years, I have specialized in the planning, implementation, and administration of data centers for leading market companies, including a notable 25-year career at IBM. With an MBA from Torcuato Di Tella University, for the last 3 years I was leading the business development for Scala Data Centers in the Latin American region. In 2024 I have founded Hyper DC Consulting Company.

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    David O’Neill

    Head of Technology, Leviton Network Solutions

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    David O’Neill

    Head of Technology, Leviton Network Solutions

    Ingeniero Químico-Universidad Iberoamericana,27 años en el área de Telecomunicaciones y Cableado estructurado, Data Center Dynamics Designer, cargo actual: Head of Technology en Leviton, funciones: Apoyo al área comercial, soporte en proyectos complejos, programa de certificación de empresas y proyectos. Experiencias laborales anteriores en Bticino, Legrand, Ortronics, Wiremold, Avantel, Henkel, P&G

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    Brunch Briefing: Conectividad

    • Planta Baja
    • Hospitality & Networking
    • Invite-only Session
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    Matias Fagnilli

    Vice Presidente Ventas - LATAM, C&D Technologies

    Matias Fagnilli

    Matias Fagnilli

    Vice Presidente Ventas - LATAM, C&D Technologies

    Matias Fagnilli tiene más de 20 años de experiencia en liderazgo y ventas en toda América Latina y el Caribe, con énfasis en Data Center y mercados emergentes. Antes de unirse a C&D, Matías trabajó para Eaton y CommScope, entre otros, aportando una valiosa experiencia en el ecosistema de canal. Matías es Licenciado en Marketing por la Universidad EAN, Argentina, y habla español e inglés con fluidez. Nacido y criado en Argentina, pasó unos años en México antes de establecer su hogar en Fort Lauderdale, donde ha residido durante las últimas dos décadas.

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    Hosted welcome lunch: Energía de Respaldo

    • Power & Cooling
    • Invite-only Session
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    Jorge Silva

    Director General, Data Evolution

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    Jorge Silva

    Director General, Data Evolution

    DCD>Talks: Del Watt al Watt-Inteligente - ¿Cómo hacer que cada kilovatio cuente?

    • Main Stage 2
    • Canal Power & Cooling
    • Open Session
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    Miguel Angel Chávez

    Country Manager México, PQC

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    Miguel Angel Chávez

    Country Manager México, PQC

    Miguel Angel Chávez es Ingeniero en Electrónica y Comunicaciones por el ITESM CEM. Tras once años de colaboración en la empresa IBM en México y España, ha liderado proyectos orientados a TI e Ingeniería y Operaciones de Data Center. Se desempeñó en relación con tareas de gestión enfocadas a garantizar la alta disponibilidad y niveles de servicio, planificación y supervisión de mantenimientos, así como la implementación de proyectos de ahorro energético.

    Hoy y desde hace dos años, es el Country Manager de PQC en México, focalizado en liderar su gestión como  punto de contacto con clientes en este país, participar en la elaboración de propuestas técnicas de los servicios de asistencia técnica que ofrece PQC, abarcando desde el diagnóstico de mejoras para el funcionamiento de data centers, reingeniería, proyectos integrales de ingeniería y arquitectura, eficiencia energética, apoyando a equipos tanto de proyecto y gerenciamiento de construcción, PMO y Commissioning.

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    DCD>Talks

    • Main Stage 2
    • Open Session
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    Danielle Rossi

    Global Director, Data Centers, Trane

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    Danielle Rossi

    Global Director, Data Centers, Trane

    Danielle Rossi is the Global Director, Data Centers at Trane Technologies. She has 19+ years in data center solution design and engineering for hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, edge, and government environments. In her current role, Danielle manages global mission critical cooling products and processes to provide a standardized deliverable for customers executing projects worldwide.

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    Lunch Briefing: Cooling

    • Planta Baja
    • Canal Power & Cooling
    • Hospitality & Networking
    • Invite-only Session
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    Fernando Madureira

    Diretor Comercial, Deerns

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    Fernando Madureira

    Diretor Comercial, Deerns

    Profissional com mais de 32 anos de experiência na área de data center, atuando nos últimos 10 anos na gestão de projetos de infraestrutura de missão crítica, de diferentes portes, no Brasil e no exterior.

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    DCD>Panel

    • Main Stage 1
    • Canal Diseño y Construcción
    • Open Session
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    Marcos Paraiso

    Vice President of Business Development, Modular Data Centers

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    Marcos Paraiso

    Vice President of Business Development, Modular Data Centers

    DCD>Talks

    • Main Stage 1
    • Canal Diseño y Construcción
    • Open Session
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    Hosted welcome lunch: Modular Design

    • Planta Baja
    • Canal Diseño y Construcción
    • Hospitality & Networking
    • Invite-only Session
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