Akerman is a sponsor of the 24th Annual Metro Connect USA conference, presented by Capacity Media. This premier event serves as the meeting place for the entire fiber and connectivity ecosystem, uniting industry stakeholders with leading investors.

This convergence offers prospective attendees invaluable opportunities to forge strategic partnerships, secure investments, and gain insights into emerging trends, fostering growth and innovation across the digital infrastructure landscape.

Co-Chair of Akerman’s Energy and Infrastructure Sector and Chair of the Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure Practice, James Grice will speak on a panel titled “Where and How Can We Meet the Demand for Data Centres?” on Monday, February 24 at 2:20 pm ET.

Discussion topics will include:

• How are operators adapting to power constraints in core markets?
• What challenges are operators facing as they chase power into new markets and closer to generation sites?
• Is liquid cooling becoming a requirement to meet growing power densities?