- Design + Construction
Data Centers Development & Infrastructure Forum
Speakers

KEYNOTE
josh pang
MD & Head of Digital Infrastructure for Apollo Infrastructure Funds
Apollo

amir abdu
Managing Director
BGO, U.S. Investments Team

John hawkins
Global Data Center Real Estate Lead
IBM

aidan hayes
MD Strategic Development
Cedar Investment Group

kevin lanahan
SVP, External Affairs & Corporate Communications
New York Independent System Operator

Peter c. Lewis
Founder, Chairman
Wharton Equity Partners

Justin manaster
Principal
Conversant Capital LLC

jeff moerdler
Partner | Chair – Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure Practice Group
Haynes Boone

james nemeroff
Director
Ackman-Ziff

Eric Rosenthal
Co-Founder Managing Partner
Machine Investment Group

matthew satterwhite
SVP Head of US Policy & Regulatory Strategy
National Grid

brian schafer
Principal
Highland Associates

Sam Stockdale
Managing Director, Power & Infrastructure
Link Logistics

andrew warin
Executive Managing Director
Newmark

MODERATOR
nicole fenton
Partner
HSF Kramer

MODERATOR
gregory H. jaske
Partner
Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

MODERATOR
michael j. vardaro
Managing Partner
Zetlin & De Chiara LLP

MODERATOR
sean t. scuderi
Partner & Vice Chair of Construction Practice
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin

EMCEE
natalie Sachmechi
Associate, Nonprofit, Education & Government Practice
JLL
Hear from the Leaders Developing the Future of Data Centers
AI is driving unprecedented demand for data centers, power infrastructure and mission-critical developments. As developers, operators, engineers and investors race to scale capacity, the decisions driving the next generation of digital infrastructure are being made in rooms like this.
Why Attend:
- Connect with the developers, capital providers, and policymakers shaping the infrastructure powering AI.
- Learn how AI is shifting capital flows, redefining asset value, and creating new opportunities for investors and developers in the Northeast.
- Hear how industry leaders are balancing AI power and water requirements with community impact and sustainability mandates.
- Get expert insights into the full mission-critical development cycle, from navigating grid strain to underwriting the future of urban edge facilities.

Agenda
| Real Estate Meets AI: Investing in the Future of Digital Infrastructure |
| Building the Brain: How AI is Driving Data Center Demand and Development |
| Scaling Up: The Geographic Markets Leveraging Data Centers as an Economic Engine |
| The AI Resource Equation: Power, Water & Community Impact |
Data Centers Development & Infrastructure Forum
Tuesday, October 6, 2026Who Should Attend
- Developers
- Investors
- Lenders
- Engineers
- Architects
- Policymakers
- Tech Operators
Presenting Sponsors

Haynes Boone is among the fastest-growing Am Law 100 firms, providing full-service, Chambers-ranked counsel across sectors, including corporate, energy, financial services, real estate, restructuring, litigation, intellectual property and specialty transactions. Companies at all stages rely on Haynes Boone, whether they’re in the Fortune 500 and/or S&P 500, well-funded, exchange-listed, privately held or in emerging-growth mode. More than 750 lawyers practice across 20 global offices in California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C., London, Mexico City and Shanghai.
Sponsors

Olshan is a leading New York law firm representing clients ranging from public companies, hedge, venture capital, private equity and other investment funds to entrepreneurs and private companies. We have been consistently recognized for our expertise in corporate and securities law, shareholder activism, real estate, litigation, intellectual property, advertising and marketing, tax, and bankruptcy. In addition, we have significant practices dealing with employment matters and insurance coverage. Although based in New York, our lawyers represent clients nationally and internationally.
At Olshan, the mix of clients combined with the range of our practice groups and an extremely collegial atmosphere result in a tremendous advantage. Our attorneys work closely with each other and in teams to find solutions for our clients. We offer broad and specialized services for large clients while at the same time serving smaller clients effectively on business transactions and litigation.
Olshan attorneys and practices are nationally and internationally recognized by client and peer-reviewed by Chambers USA, Legal 500 U.S., Best Lawyers®, Best Law Firms®, Lawdragon, Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell.
For more information please visit https://www.olshanlaw.com/.

Celebrating more than 25 years of legal services, Tarter Krinsky & Drogin has been a trusted partner to clients worldwide, providing strategic and practical legal solutions. With a bicoastal presence and a global network of over 100 independent law firms, we offer seamless, multidisciplinary services across more than 30 practice areas.
Our 140 lawyers, many of whom are multilingual, are dedicated to understanding our clients’ unique business needs and delivering creative, results-driven strategies and solutions.
Whether advising businesses of all sizes or navigating complex disputes, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovative thinking, exceptional client service, and building strong, long-lasting collaborative relationships.

Cedar Investment Group is an infrastructure investment and development company that originates, finances and delivers complex infrastructure and real estate projects.
Our organization manages every stage of the project lifecycle, from origination and design through capital formation, delivery and long-term asset management.
Cedar is recognized as a leading specialist in the design and development of large-scale (>100MW) liquid-to-the-chip cooled data centers in North America. These technical facilities are focused on critical applications for the most demanding Artificial Intelligence and Hyperscale users.
The Cedar team has originated and capitalized over 1.6GW of US data center capacity since 2023.

Ackman-Ziff is the industry’s preeminent boutique real estate capital advisory firm. Ackman-Ziff offers a wide variety of cutting-edge commercial real estate capital markets financing solutions, including debt and mezzanine financing, preferred and joint venture equity, sponsor equity, and investment sales. In business for 100 years, the privately held company is headquartered in New York City. The firm is highly regarded in the industry for its integrity, creativity, and advocacy on behalf of its clients.
Ackman-Ziff has built a dedicated Infrastructure Group focused on raising debt and equity capital across the power and digital infrastructure sectors. The firm has closed over $500 million of capitalizations across a range of strategies, with an additional $1 billion+ under closing or being marketed. The team works with developers, sponsors, and operators across data centers, power generation, energy storage, aviation, and other infrastructure strategies, providing tailored capital solutions across all stages of development and operation.

Link Logistics is a leading operator of last-mile industrial real estate and warehouse properties.
Established by Blackstone in 2019, Link Logistics supports the delivery of essential goods
through a half-billion-square-foot portfolio of modern warehouses across the U.S. By connecting
consumption, technology and e-commerce, we play a vital role in how businesses reach their
customers. We leverage our scale, proprietary data, and focus on sustainability and power to
help customers run smarter operations and deliver value for stakeholders. At the same time, we prioritize our people and communities, making a positive difference where we live and work.







