New Austin Event to Unite Data Center, AI, Fiber, Power, and Investment Leaders on September 16–17, 2025
In a move to create move value for the data center industry, Techoraco – the organizers behind such industry leading conferences like ITW, Datacloud and Metro Connect, have announced the launch of Metro Connect Fall and Datacloud Energy USA, set to take place alongside Datacloud USA in Austin, Texas, from September 16–17, 2025.
This premier event will convene key decision-makers from across the data center, AI, fiber, power, and investment ecosystems to drive critical discussions and strategic partnerships. With data center capital expenditures expected to surpass $1 trillion by 2029, this event is poised to be a pivotal moment in shaping the industry’s future.
A New Platform for Connectivity and Capital
Metro Connect Fall is designed to be the industry’s go-to platform for linking fiber operators and investors with data center and hyperscale leaders—ensuring multi-billion-dollar facilities do not remain isolated warehouses. As AI inferencing accelerates low-latency data demands, fiber infrastructure investments are more critical than ever.
Meanwhile, Datacloud Energy USA will address the pressing issue of power availability and sustainability, bringing together power providers, grid operators, and data center executives to explore regulatory, cost, and scalability challenges. With AI-driven data center demand forecasted to grow at a 15% CAGR through 2027 (JLL, 2025) and power constraints becoming a bottleneck, securing energy sources will be a top priority.
“The rapid evolution of AI and digital infrastructure is creating an urgent need for scalable power, fiber connectivity, and investment,” said Annabel Helm, Managing Director of Datacloud. “By launching Metro Connect Fall and Datacloud Energy USA alongside Datacloud USA, we are bringing together the key decision-makers who will shape the future of data centers and digital infrastructure. Austin will be the epicenter of these critical discussions, ensuring the industry is ready to meet the demands of the AI-driven future.”
Who’s Leading the Conversation?
The event is backed by an esteemed leadership committee featuring some of the most influential figures in digital infrastructure, private equity, and connectivity. The Metro Connect Fall committee includes industry powerhouses such as Marc Ganzi (DigitalBridge), Steve Smith (Zayo), Jennifer Fritzsche (Greenhill), and Hunter Newby (Newby Ventures), among others.
On the Datacloud USA side, key figures like Jon Atkin (RBC Capital Markets), Joe Kava (Google), Justin Dustzadeh (Equinix), and Randy Brouckman (EdgeConneX) will help steer the event’s direction.
These leaders, along with a stellar lineup of first-confirmed speakers including Bill Blevins (ERCOT), Bill Skinner (Bloomberg), and Jason Black (Nvidia), will tackle industry-defining issues such as grid coordination, AI-driven data center requirements, and sustainability innovations.
Why Austin?
Austin has become a hub for technology, data centers, and renewable energy, making it the perfect location for this flagship event. With power constraints affecting expansion plans nationwide, operators are increasingly looking for regions with available, reliable energy sources. Texas, with its mix of renewables, traditional energy infrastructure, and data center-friendly policies, is at the forefront of these conversations.
Sponsors and Partners Driving the Industry Forward
Metro Connect Fall and Datacloud Energy USA are backed by some of the biggest names in energy, infrastructure, and technology. Sponsors include Opengear, Mission Critical Group, Constellation, Siemens Energy, EdgeConneX, and Dartpoints, among others. Legal and investment firms such as Greenberg Traurig, Kirkland & Ellis, and Rowan Digital Infrastructure will also be part of the discussion.
Don’t Miss Out on the Future of Digital Infrastructure
As AI continues to revolutionize the industry, the intersection of data centers, power, fiber, and capital will determine the trajectory of digital infrastructure for years to come. Metro Connect Fall and Datacloud Energy USA offer an exclusive opportunity to be at the forefront of this transformation.
Join the industry’s top leaders in Austin, TX, on September 16–17, 2025, and be part of the conversations that will shape the future of data centers, connectivity, and energy solutions.
For more information and registration details, visit Datacloud USA or for enquiries, please contact the Techoraco team at: enquiries@datacloudseries.com.
