No one understands the demands and challenges of running a high-reliability data center quite like the people who do it every day.
Uptime Network is the premiere community of end-user professionals responsible for the development, management, and operation of data center infrastructure and systems.
Members of Uptime Network receive exclusive access to dozens of resources and events throughout the year from in-depth intelligence notes and reports, to virtual events including roundtable discussions and briefings to flagship conferences that bring together members twice a year in their own region for an in-person multi-day knowledge sharing and networking event.
View our upcoming Network Calendar below. Click here to learn more about Network and inquire about joining us as a guest at an upcoming event.
Uptime Network is the premiere community of end-user professionals responsible for the development, management, and operation of data center infrastructure and systems.
Members of Uptime Network receive exclusive access to dozens of resources and events throughout the year from in-depth intelligence notes and reports, to virtual events including roundtable discussions and briefings to flagship conferences that bring together members twice a year in their own region for an in-person multi-day knowledge sharing and networking event.
View our upcoming Network Calendar below. Click here to learn more about Network and inquire about joining us as a guest at an upcoming event.
Uptime Network Calendar
Type
Date/Time
Title (Click for Details)
Roundtable
June 12, 2025
12:00PM EDT
How to develop a data center training program
As demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow, so does the need for a skilled and prepared workforce. This roundtable brings together Network members to explore the essential components of a successful data center training program. From identifying core competencies and hands-on skills to addressing gaps in workforce readiness and aligning with evolving technology standards, this session will foster a collaborative dialogue around building sustainable talent pipelines.
Join us to share insights, challenges, and actionable strategies for developing training programs that meet the needs of today's—and tomorrow's—data centers.
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Join us to share insights, challenges, and actionable strategies for developing training programs that meet the needs of today's—and tomorrow's—data centers.
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Network Tutorial
June 24, 2025
12:00 GMT
RCA Policy/Post-Outage Playbooks [EMEA]
A structured approach to post-incident analysis is essential for reducing recurrence and improving resilience. Key points include standardizing root cause analysis (RCA), documenting incident response actions, and aligning teams on a repeatable post-outage process.
In this roundtable discussion, participants will explore how to develop and implement effective RCA policies and playbooks that drive accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
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In this roundtable discussion, participants will explore how to develop and implement effective RCA policies and playbooks that drive accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
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Leadership Seminar
June 25, 2025
12:00 PM EDT
The Role of Gas Utilities in a Decarbonizing Grid
Industries are under pressure to improve energy efficiency, modernize operations, and cut emissions—without sacrificing reliability or cost-effectiveness.
Energy sources like natural gas, hydrogen, and biofuels, along with technologies such as thermally driven and hybrid chilling systems, offer potential for lower emissions and greater efficiency. Integrated system approaches, including networked geothermal and district energy, can connect data centers with surrounding infrastructure. However, concerns remain around scalability, infrastructure readiness, and the full lifecycle emissions of alternative fuels.
This roundtable session will address how gas utilities can support decarbonization while maintaining speed and resilience.
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Energy sources like natural gas, hydrogen, and biofuels, along with technologies such as thermally driven and hybrid chilling systems, offer potential for lower emissions and greater efficiency. Integrated system approaches, including networked geothermal and district energy, can connect data centers with surrounding infrastructure. However, concerns remain around scalability, infrastructure readiness, and the full lifecycle emissions of alternative fuels.
This roundtable session will address how gas utilities can support decarbonization while maintaining speed and resilience.
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Roundtable
July 8, 2025
12:00PM EDT
Calculating and Defending Staffing Requirements
Staffing decisions directly impact uptime, safety, and operational efficiency in mission-critical facilities. Critical discussions include workload modeling, shift coverage strategies, automation’s effect on labor, and justifying headcount to finance and leadership.
In this roundtable discussion, attendees will share calculation methodologies, benchmarking techniques, and tactics to defend staffing plans based on performance and risk exposure.
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Network Tutorial
July 17, 2025
12:00 PM EDT
Data Center Foundations – The basics of chillers, UPS, PDUs, generators
A strong understanding of infrastructure components is essential for reliability. Key topics include the roles of chillers, UPS, PDUs, and generators in maintaining uptime. In this roundtable discussion, attendees will explore system integration, failure points, and optimization strategies.
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Leadership Seminar
July 24, 2025
Data Centers and Public Policy – a Regulatory Update
Regulations impact data centers in areas such as energy, cybersecurity, and sustainability. Key points include updates on environmental laws, compliance challenges, and incentives for efficiency. In this roundtable discussion, participants will discuss regulatory changes and strategies for staying compliant while remaining competitive.
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Network Tutorial
July 29, 2025
12:00 GMT
Data Center Foundations – The basics of chillers, UPS, PDUs, generators [EMEA]
A strong understanding of infrastructure components is essential for reliability. Key topics include the roles of chillers, UPS, PDUs, and generators in maintaining uptime. In this roundtable discussion, attendees will explore system integration, failure points, and optimization strategies.
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Roundtable
August 5, 2025
12:00PM EDT
Roundtable Table Top Exercises
Tabletop exercises provide a low-risk environment to test response protocols and decision-making under simulated crisis scenarios. Key elements include cross-functional participation, scenario realism, and documenting response gaps.
In this roundtable discussion, participants will discuss how to design, facilitate, and debrief effective tabletop exercises to strengthen preparedness, validate procedures, and improve team coordination.
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Open House
August 8, 2025
Open House
Network Open Houses introduce attendees to the five key pillars of the Uptime Institute Network as well as highlight some of the latest research and Network events around the world.
They are designed to be interactive sessions, hosted on Microsoft Teams.
To find out more or register for the next session, visit the Network Open House landing page.
Network Tutorial
August 14, 2025
12:00 PM EDT
Data Center Drills
Regular drills are vital for validating emergency preparedness and response procedures. Key considerations include designing realistic scenarios, evaluating team performance, and applying lessons learned to improve readiness.
In this roundtable discussion, participants will exchange strategies for planning, executing, and reviewing drills to enhance operational resilience and team confidence under pressure.
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In this roundtable discussion, participants will exchange strategies for planning, executing, and reviewing drills to enhance operational resilience and team confidence under pressure.
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Leadership Seminar
August 21, 2025
12:00 PM EDT
Security for Data Center Operational Technology
Operational technology (OT) in data centers presents unique security challenges that differ from traditional IT systems. Discussion points include identifying OT vulnerabilities, managing supply chain risks, implementing segmentation, and integrating cybersecurity into operational practices.
In this roundtable discussion, attendees will explore proven approaches to securing OT environments, address regulatory considerations, and share lessons learned from real-world incidents.
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In this roundtable discussion, attendees will explore proven approaches to securing OT environments, address regulatory considerations, and share lessons learned from real-world incidents.
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Network Tutorial
August 26, 2025
12:00 GMT
Data Center Drills [EMEA]
Regular drills are vital for validating emergency preparedness and response procedures. Key considerations include designing realistic scenarios, evaluating team performance, and applying lessons learned to improve readiness.
In this roundtable discussion, participants will exchange strategies for planning, executing, and reviewing drills to enhance operational resilience and team confidence under pressure.
Register for this event
In this roundtable discussion, participants will exchange strategies for planning, executing, and reviewing drills to enhance operational resilience and team confidence under pressure.
Register for this event
Roundtable
September 2, 2025
12:00PM EDT
On-site Power Options
On-site power generation is increasingly important for energy independence and resiliency. Key considerations include renewable energy feasibility, battery storage advancements, and microgrid integration. In this roundtable discussion, participants will assess different on-site power options and their operational and financial impacts.
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Network Tutorial
September 11, 2025
12:00 PM EDT
Implementing Cooling Efficiency Optimization, Reclaiming Capacity
Cooling inefficiencies limit capacity and increase costs. Critical points include airflow management, AI-driven cooling adjustments, and stranded capacity recovery. In this roundtable discussion, attendees will share strategies for improving cooling efficiency and optimizing existing infrastructure.
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Leadership Seminar
September 18, 2025
12:00 PM EDT
FinOps and Business Management trends
Financial operations (FinOps) help organizations optimize data center spending. Key topics include cloud cost management, financial accountability, and balancing OpEx vs. CapEx. In this roundtable discussion, participants will explore emerging FinOps trends and best practices for aligning IT spending with business goals.
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Regional Conference
September 23 -
September 24, 2025
Uptime Network Americas Fall Conference 2025 - Silicon Valley
Uptime Network’s Americas Spring Conference 2025 will be taking place in Silicon Valley, CA, where industry leaders will discuss innovations in cloud, AI, infrastructure and more.
Conference registration is not yet open.
Conference registration is not yet open.
Roundtable
September 30, 2025
12:00PM GMT
On-site Power Options
On-site power generation is increasingly important for energy independence and resiliency. Key considerations include renewable energy feasibility, battery storage advancements, and microgrid integration. In this roundtable discussion, participants will assess different on-site power options and their operational and financial impacts.
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Roundtable
October 7, 2025
12:00PM EDT
Calculating and defending staffing requirements
Proper staffing ensures reliability while managing costs. Discussions will cover workload analysis, automation’s impact, and justifying headcount. In this roundtable discussion, attendees will examine staffing calculation methods, benchmarking strategies, and how to defend staffing needs with operational data.
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Network Tutorial
October 16, 2025
12:00 PM EDT
Root Cause Analysis processes
Effective root cause analysis (RCA) prevents recurring failures and improves reliability. Key points include RCA methodologies, data collection, and continuous improvement. In this roundtable discussion, participants will share RCA experiences, discuss best practices, and explore methods for actionable investigations.
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Regional Conference
October 21 -
October 22, 2025
Uptime Network EMEA Fall Conference 2025 - Frankfurt
Uptime Network’s EMEA Fall Conference 2025 will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, bringing together experts to explore advancements in sustainability, security, and digital infrastructure.
Conference registration is not yet open. Stay tuned.
Conference registration is not yet open. Stay tuned.
Roundtable
October 28, 2025
12:00PM GMT
Calculating and defending staffing requirements
Proper staffing ensures reliability while managing costs. Discussions will cover workload analysis, automation’s impact, and justifying headcount. In this roundtable discussion, attendees will examine staffing calculation methods, benchmarking strategies, and how to defend staffing needs with operational data.
Register for this event
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Leadership Seminar
October 30, 2025
12:00 PM EDT
HR practices and Recruitment Strategies
Attracting and retaining skilled professionals is a key challenge. Discussions will focus on recruitment best practices, retention strategies, and workforce development. In this roundtable discussion, attendees will share HR strategies to build strong teams and address the industry's talent shortage.
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Roundtable
November 4, 2025
12:00PM EDT
Life-safety policies and assessments
Protecting personnel requires robust safety policies and regular risk assessments. Key topics include emergency planning, fire suppression, and compliance with safety regulations. In this roundtable discussion, participants will examine best practices for life-safety management and strengthening safety programs.
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Open House
November 7, 2025
Open House
Network Open Houses introduce attendees to the five key pillars of the Uptime Institute Network as well as highlight some of the latest research and Network events around the world.
They are designed to be interactive sessions, hosted on Microsoft Teams.
To find out more or register for the next session, visit the Network Open House landing page.
Network Tutorial
November 13, 2025
12:00 PM EST
DCIM Supplier Capabilities and Roadmaps
DCIM tools are evolving to meet modern data center needs. Discussions will cover supplier capabilities, integration challenges, and AI’s role in DCIM. In this roundtable discussion, attendees will analyze current solutions, vendor roadmaps, and selection strategies.
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Leadership Seminar
November 20, 2025
12:00 PM EST
Data Management – How to interpret and present operational data
Extracting meaningful insights from data requires effective management strategies. Key points include data visualization, identifying actionable metrics, and stakeholder communication. In this roundtable discussion, participants will explore best practices for interpreting and presenting operational data.
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Roundtable
November 25, 2025
12:00PM GMT
Life-safety policies and assessments
Protecting personnel requires robust safety policies and regular risk assessments. Key topics include emergency planning, fire suppression, and compliance with safety regulations. In this roundtable discussion, participants will examine best practices for life-safety management and strengthening safety programs.
Register for this event
Register for this event
Roundtable
December 2, 2025
12:00PM EST
Climate Change Adaptation Planning
Climate change poses increasing risks to data centers, requiring proactive adaptation. Key topics include risk assessments, infrastructure hardening, and sustainability strategies. In this roundtable discussion, attendees will discuss methods for mitigating climate-related risks and improving long-term resilience.
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Roundtable
December 16, 2025
12:00PM GMT
Climate Change Adaptation Planning
Climate change poses increasing risks to data centers, requiring proactive adaptation. Key topics include risk assessments, infrastructure hardening, and sustainability strategies. In this roundtable discussion, attendees will discuss methods for mitigating climate-related risks and improving long-term resilience.
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Leadership Seminar
December 18, 2025
12:00 PM EST
Network resiliency approaches and challenges
Network resiliency is critical for uptime and security. Key discussions include redundancy strategies, emerging network technologies, and mitigating cyber/physical risks. In this roundtable discussion, attendees will share best practices for network resiliency and discuss approaches to future-proofing their infrastructure.
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Network Calendar Key
Roundtable
Roundtables are attendee-driven discussions on industry-specific topics, which focus on the sharing of experiences and knowledge of the participants on each call.
Tutorial
Network Tutorials are sessions designed to provide an overview of operational best practices, and guidance on why these techniques are successful.
Leadership Seminar
Leadership Seminars are presentations with supporting discussions that will focus on strategic topics, hosted by Uptime staff and supported by experts with domain expertise outside of our traditional focus.
Open House
Open Houses are interactive sessions designed to provide an overview of the five key pillars of the Uptime Network, as well as highlight some of our latest research and Network events around the world.
Regional Event
Regional Events offer members an opportunity to meet and engage in an open discussion with industry peers and Uptime Institute personnel in their region.
Regional Conference
Regional Conferences are our flagship multi-day events featuring guest speakers from the industry, data center tours of local facilities and a wide array of networking opportunities with conference attendees.
Interested in Becoming a Member?
Network is open to companies who own and operate their own digital infrastructure or use colocation or cloud providers to power their critical IT needs.
Network is not open to equipment vendors, suppliers, consultants or engineering firms.
Network is not open to equipment vendors, suppliers, consultants or engineering firms.
Request Guest Access
We reserve a small number of spots at our events for guest attendance.
If you’d like to join an upcoming event as a guest, please request guest access and our Network team will follow up with you right away.
If you’d like to join an upcoming event as a guest, please request guest access and our Network team will follow up with you right away.
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Network is an excellent way to provide continuous learning to your data center management and operations teams.
Network is an excellent way to provide continuous learning to your data center management and operations teams.
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