The Data Center Frontier Show Nomads at the Frontier: AI, Infrastructure, and Data Center Workforce Evolution at DCD New York
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Apr 1, 2025 Phill Lawson-Shanks, managing director of the Nomad Futurist Foundation, and Phillip Koblence, co-founder of the same foundation, discuss the evolving landscape of the data center industry. They dive into the rising demands of AI workloads and innovative solutions to power and cooling challenges. The conversation emphasizes the importance of nurturing community-driven talent pipelines and integrating digital infrastructure education into curricula. They also explore the feasibility of AI factories and the shift to modular designs for future-proofing data centers.
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Nomad Futurist at iMason Summit
- Phil Koblence presented at the iMason Summit, discussing Nomad Futurist's partnership benefits.
- He highlighted the integration of digital infrastructure into STEAM curricula and workforce development.
NYC's Connectivity Relevance in AI
- Mature connectivity ecosystems like New York City remain vital in the AI-driven world.
- These cities are major data generation hubs, essential for feeding AI models.
Aligned at DCD New York
- Phil Lawson-Shanks spoke at DCD New York, highlighting Aligned's work with NVIDIA and fusion power.
- He discussed Andrea Zue's presentation reinforcing Jensen Huang's messages from GTC.