Omdia Analyst Summit

Where is AI really headed?
Analyst insight into how AI computing will change the data center out to 2030
In this session, the Omdia analyst team will present data-backed AI adoption and technology development projections, highlighting the necessity for tailored power and cooling solutions.
Omdia will bring in experts from technology innovators for two industry panels to discuss navigating the AI skills shortage, optimizing business models, and ensuring data security. Attendees will also receive a complimentary copy of Omdia’s 2025 “Trends to Watch” report ($2,999 value) after the summit.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 10:00AM - 17:00PM
Omdia Analysts


Vlad Galabov
Senior Research Director
Enterprise Infrastructure
Manoj Sukumaran
Pratice Lead
Data Center IT


Jessica Nian
Senior Analyst Physical Data Center Infrastructure
Shen Wang
Practice Lead
Data Center Infrastructure
Exclusive Access to
Data Center Analysts and New Research
The Omdia Analyst Summit features independent, world-class data center and cloud research shared by industry analysts with decades of technology research experience, providing attendees with data-driven, real-world insight and perspective.
Who Should Attend

Data center professionals seeking to navigate disruption and improve decision-making, including:
- Data center investors
- Engineers
- Operators
Technology solution providers looking to better understand and reach the data center markets, including:
- Sales
- Marketing
- Product planning and development
Why Attend

Direct Access to Independent Data Center and Cloud Research:
Direct line into independent data center and cloud research used by the largest companies in the industry, normally available to subscribing customers only.
In-Depth Market Insights and Analyst Recommendations:
Gain market insights, technical details, and recommendations on key data center and cloud topics delivered by analysts
Summit Schedule

11:00 – 11:30
Introduction: Where is AI really headed
Overview of the key analyst predictions for AI adoption and
technology development. Geopolitical implications on the data
center industry. Key data and insights:
• Data center capex forecast
• Data center power capacity
• Trends to watch for 2030

Vlad Galabov
Senior Research Director
Enterprise Infrastructure
11:30 – 12:30
Data center rack architecture and power density out to 2030
Deep dive into current and upcoming computing roadmaps and
how this will impact rack power density. Key data and insights:
• AI Inference computing demand
• AI training demand
• Server capex

Manoj Sukumaran
Practice Lead
Data Center IT
Lunch break
14:00 – 14:30
Powering the AIDC now and in 2030
Expert advice on how to solve power gaps through microgrids,
and how to choose the optimal solution. Power distribution for
maximum efficiency and how to best respond to changes in enduser requirements out to 2030. Key data and insights:
• Data center design transition
• Data center rack density
• AI chip power capacity roadmap
• Power infrastructure capex forecast
• Vendor market share
• Prefabricated modular data center market

Shen Wang
Practice Lead
Data Center Infrastructure
15:30 – 16:30
Cooling the AIDC Now and in 2030
Strategies to help data center operators choosing the optimal,
future proof, cooling solution, based on latest market data, and
technology roadmaps. Key data and insights:
• Liquid cooling technologies
• Cooling technology roadmap
• Data center case studies
• Data center thermal management capex forecast
• Liquid cooling technology adoption forecast
• Vendor market share

Jessica Nian
Senior Analyst
Physical Data Center Infrastructure
16:30 – 17:00
Wrap up and audience Q&A
Monetizing ROI and accelerating adoption of AI infrastructure through the help of channel partners.

Vlad Galabov
Senior Director
Digital Infrastructure Research
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Omdia Analyst Summit in Data Center Asia 2025!
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