PowerUp Data Centers Herndon

PowerUp Data Centers is a highly specialized trade fair and conference dedicated to addressing the urgent challenge of meeting the rapidly growing power demands of hyperscale data centers in a sustainable, reliable, and future-proof manner. The name "PowerUp" symbolizes not only the powering-up of modern data centers but also the deliberate scaling of efficient and intelligent energy supply solutions.

The event is held annually by Infocast, a well-established U.S.-based event organizer and a subsidiary of Clarion Events, Inc. It takes place at the Hyatt Regency Dulles in Herndon, Virginia, just outside the tech hub of Washington, D.C.

PowerUp Data Centers targets decision-makers and professionals from across the energy, data center operations, grid planning, regulation, investment, and technology development sectors.

The focus lies on practical and pressing issues surrounding the rising energy consumption of digital infrastructure. Against the backdrop of a projected doubling of data center electricity use in the U.S. by 2028, the event highlights both conventional and innovative approaches. Topics range from the expansion of traditional power generation and grid infrastructure to emerging concepts such as hybrid energy models combining wind, solar, and storage technologies, microgrids, gas-powered transitional solutions, and next-generation nuclear energy. Forward-looking energy contracts and financing models also play a key role.

Attendees are presented with a wide array of tailored solutions, including intelligent grid connection strategies, novel power purchase agreements (PPAs), and regulatory frameworks for combined onsite and grid-supplied power. The program is further enriched by high-level panel discussions, real-world case studies, interactive workshops, and ample networking opportunities with industry thought leaders. Strategic financing solutions essential for the construction, operation, and scaling of large-scale data centers are also explored in depth.

Exhibitors represent a broad cross-section of the industry—ranging from energy providers, technology suppliers, grid operators, and storage manufacturers to investors, software vendors, and infrastructure partners. The event attracts senior executives, energy and sustainability officers of major hyperscalers, utility representatives, project developers, grid planners, and policymakers.

The venue, Hyatt Regency Dulles, is conveniently located near Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and is easily accessible by public transit and major highways. With its state-of-the-art conference facilities and its location in the heart of Northern Virginia’s “Data Center Alley,” it provides an ideal setting for a forward-looking event that sets new standards in the future of digital energy infrastructure.

The PowerUp Data Centers will take place on 3 days from Monday, 21. July to Wednesday, 23. July 2025 in Herndon.