Akerman is proud to sponsor DICE South, a premier industry event that brings together developers, operators, investors, utility providers, technology leaders, and other stakeholders driving data center growth across Texas and the broader Southern corridor. Attendees will gain insights on AI-driven infrastructure demand, site selection and permitting strategies, power planning, financing trends, risk management, high-density design, and emerging technologies shaping the next generation of data center development.

James W. Grice will serve as a panelist on "Underwriting the AI Wave: How Customer Mix Reshapes Returns" discussing how artificial intelligence is influencing investment decisions, risk assessment, and capital deployment across the sector. Participants are also invited to connect with Partners Eddie Lowry and Mark McElree of the firm's Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure Team, to discuss the legal, regulatory, and business issues impacting today's rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.