As the data center industry races to meet the demands of high-density workloads, rapid deployment schedules, and ever-tightening sustainability goals, the role of design and engineering professionals has never been more crucial. That’s why we’re proud to announce that Nancy Novak, Chief Innovation Officer at Compass Datacenters, will present, “Understanding End User Requirements to Deliver to Expectations & Prevent Rework,” at the Advancing Data Center Design & Engineering summit.
Nancy will explore how designers and engineers can move beyond assumptions to deeply align with end-user expectations—minimizing costly rework and delivering purpose-built infrastructure from day one.
Her session will cover:
- Strategies to accurately define equipment, structural, technological, and business requirements.
- Pinpointing power usage needs and redundancy expectations.
- Anticipating how supplier innovation and market shifts affect long-term design plans.
- Managing shifting requirements mid-design without compromising outcomes.
Why This Matters
Data centers are more complex than ever—and designing them requires foresight, flexibility, and precision. With Nancy’s extensive experience driving innovation in mission-critical infrastructure, attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to ensure their designs are not only functional, but future-proof.
About the Event
Now in its second year, Advancing Data Center Design & Engineering is the only technical, owner-operator-led event crafted specifically by and for data center design professionals. With hundreds of experts from across the industry—colocators, hyperscalers, engineers, and architects—the conference focuses on building scalable, resilient, and sustainable data centers to meet tomorrow’s digital demands.
Highlights from the 2025 Program Include:
- Real-world case studies on implementing next-gen power and cooling
- Deep dives into retrofitting, liquid cooling risk mitigation, and water optimization
- Workshops that empower teams to prevent rework and fast-track design learning curves
- Peer discussions on flexibility, innovation, and performance in future facility designs
Join Us in San Francisco
Whether you’re refining facility standards, supporting high-demand clients, or driving strategy for your design team, this event is a must-attend. And with Nancy Novak setting the tone for the conference on Day One, you can be sure it’ll start strong—with clarity, purpose, and bold ideas for the road ahead.
We’ll see you in San Francisco.