Monday, March 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | University of Maryland | Stamp Student Union
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The Center for Environmental Energy Engineering (CEEE) is pleased to announce a technical workshop focused on the emerging megawatt-rack data center paradigm and its implications for energy systems, thermal management and infrastructure design.
The Megawatt Rack Data Center: Opportunities, Challenges and Technology Gaps will bring together researchers, industry professionals and practitioners to explore growth opportunities, technical challenges and critical research gaps associated with high-power-density data centers. The workshop will cover a broad range of topics, including fundamental concepts, real-world applications, state-of-the-art research developments and future research needs.
This in-person workshop is designed for engineers, researchers, data center professionals and policymakers interested in the next generation of high-performance, sustainable data center technologies. There will be ample opportunities for technical exchange, discussion and collaboration. Our dynamic lineup of sessions includes:
You'll also have the opportunity to network with stakeholders over a catered lunch and coffee breaks.
Our distinguished speakers include cross-sector experts from industry, academia, and government. Hear insights from representatives of the following organizations:
Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Atrium (First Floor)
3972 Campus Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland 20742
Visitor Parking is available at Union Lane Garage, located next to the Adele H. Stamp Student Union, the workshop site. See the visitor parking map.
Visitor parking costs $4 per hour, with a maximum of $20 per day. Please pay with a credit/debit card or through the Parkmobile app.
For more information, please contact CEEE program manager Leanne Poteet at lpoteet@umd.edu.