Registration Open for CAPRE's Second Annual Greater Portland Data Center Summit on May 14-15

PORTLAND, Ore., May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- CAPRE, organizer of The Second Annual Greater Portland Data Center Summit, has confirmed high-level expert speakers in advance of the popular conference on May 14-15. Expert speakers represent the most active data center developers, investors, capital sources, end-users and consultants in Greater Portland, the northwest region and from around the United States.

The conference will be held on May 14-15 at World Trade Center in Portland. 400 attended CAPRE's inaugural Greater Portland Data Center on May 31, 2017; 450+ are expected to attend on May 15, 2018.

"CAPRE's New York Data Center Summit in April 2018 was the most informative data center event I've personally attended in the last five years." — Daniel Youssef, Data Center Capacity Manager, Bulge Bracket US Bank

"If you are interested in data centers or technology infrastructure, there is no better platform than CAPRE's regional events. " — David Spiewak, Managing Principal, DJS Group LLC / Next Tier HD

Agenda Coverage:

* Opening Night Reception: May 14, 2018, 6-8pm
* Uptime Institute Market Intel | The Enterprise Mindset: Preliminary 2018 Data Center Survey Results
* Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin: What are They and How Do They Impact Data Center Design & Construction?
* Best Practices For Planning And Managing Tenant Fit-Outs In Wholesale And Colocation Data Centers: An Update on Architecture, Design & Engineering Innovations
* Ensuring Cloud Service Readiness & Availability: Maintaining Service Continuity of Computing Storage Platform Services
* Connectivity in the Pacific Northwest Markets: Analysis of New Subsea Landings, Latency Challenges and Innovations in Fiber
* Luncheon Keynote: How the Cloud Providers are Playing with Traditional Data Centers
* Hybrid Cloud Enablement: Solving the Business Challenges Facing Operators and Users
* The Challenge of Data Center Valuation: Determining Value in the Current Environment
* Innovations in Oregon Site Selection: The Impact of Green Energy, Cost of Land and Improvements in Connectivity
* Life on The Edge: The Advent of 5G, Micro Data Centers & Evolution of the Next Generation
* Greater Portland Data Center Market 360: From Hillsboro to Downtown Portland, What Firms are Actively Developing, Investing & Why?
* Morning Keynote Presentation: Greater Portland Demand-Supply in the Face of Growing Regional U.S. Markets

Who should attend and participate?

• Data center colocation, wholesale and cloud customers
• Data center developers
• Data center investors
• Data center debt and/or equity sources
• Engineers
• Architects
• Power/UPS firms
• Telecom/fiber companies
• Consultants/researchers
• Public sector executives
• Commercial real estate brokers

View detailed agenda and registration >
https://www.capremedia.com/events/capres-second-annual-greater-portland-data-center-summit

Confirmed Speakers:

• Dan Dias: Economic Development Director, City of Hillsboro
• Nikesh Kalra: Director, Equinix
• Chris Tamarin: Telecom Strategist, State of Oregon
• Lane Anderson: Vice President, Development- Western Region, QTS
• Douglas K. Adler: Chief Financial Officer, Atmosera, Inc.
• Sig Anderson: Data Center Program Manager, CH2MHill
• Chris Balocco: Sr. Business Development Executive for Cloud and Content, Equinix
• Deva Bodas: Principal Engineer, Cloud and Cluster Computing, Independent
• Michael Boyle: Strategic Planning Director, Westin Building Exchange
• Paul Chalmers: Director of Assessment and Taxation, Umatilla County, OR
• Mike Coleman: Data Center Operations Executive - HWOps, Google
• Orlando Dolojan: Director - Client Engagement, Uptime Institute
• Bill Evors: Vice President, Winthrop Resources Corporation
• Troy Gagliano: Business Development Manager, Portland General
• Sharif Fotouh: Founder/CEO, Compass EdgePoint
• Derek Garnier: President & COO, Evocative Data Centers
• Fred Heutte: Senior Policy Associate, NW Energy Coalition
• Larry Holt: Vice President of Business Development, Greater Portland Inc
• Eric Hulbert: President, Opus Interactive, Inc
• Angie Lambert: Manager - New Data Center Product and Service Development, Corning
• Conan Lee: Managing Director, JLL
• Roger J. Lee: Executive Director, EDCO
• Michael Lee: Vice President, GI Partners
• Jim Linkous: Senior Vice President - Strategic Accounts, Infomart Data Centers
• Alan Lurie: Managing Director, CBRE
• Robert McCullough: Principal, McCullough Research
• Ty Miller: Vice President, Digital Realty
• Tim Mirick: Senior Vice President - Sales and Marketing, Sabey Data Centers
• Bruce Myatt: Founder, Critical Facilities Roundtable & Data Center Leader, Arup
• Christopher Neil: Senior Program Manager, Microsoft
• Seth Patterson: Executive Director - Solution Architecture, Flexential
• Curtis Preston: Chief Technical Architect, Druva
• Christian Pruett: Director - Data Center Services, Arrow Electronics
• Kristy Rainwater: Vice President, T5 Data Centers
• John Regan: VP of Digital Infrastructure, Landmark Dividend
• Eric Rosenberry: President, NorthWest Access Exchange (NWAX) | Principal Infrastructure Architect, iovation
• David Sabala: Economic Development, Douglas County & Retired General Manager, Douglas Electric Co-op.
• Emil Sayegh: CEO, Hostway Services, Inc
• John Sheputis: President, Infomart Data Centers
• Russ Sprunger: Sr. Business Development Manager, Intel Corporation
• Brian Tasker: US Ecosystem Director - Partners and Alliances, Megaport
• Terrence Thurber: CEO, OregonMines
• Jon Thomsen: CEO, Atmosera
• Adam Waitkunas: President and Founder, Milldam Public Relations
• Benjamin Watson: Vice President, DMG Investments
• Eric Wendorf: Staff Engineer, LinkedIn
• Jeffrey West: Director of Data Center Research, CBRE
• Chris Wilkes: Sr. Sourcing Manager - IT, Nike
• Gene Williams: Senior Director & Data Center Valuation Practice Group Leader, Cushman & Wakefield

View detailed agenda and registration >
https://www.capremedia.com/events/capres-second-annual-greater-portland-data-center-summit

2018 CAPRE Greater Portland Data Center Summit Schedule:
May 15, 2018; 8:00am-4:00pm

Full-Day Conference at World Trade Center in Portland: Panel sessions to focus on state of the market, new development/site selection, investment, financing, connectivity innovations

World Trade Center Portland
25 Southwest Salmon Street, Two
Portland, Oregon 97204

This event is produced by CapRate Events, LLC (CAPRE)
Telephone registration/questions: Ronnie Niederman | +1-646-829-7233
For exhibiting/sponsorship: Brian Klebash | +1-646-331-8777 | info@capremedia.com

Media Contact: Brian Klebash, CAPRE International Data Center Series, 917-460-3572, info@capremedia.com

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