Name
The Future of Edge Data Centers: How Fiber Density and Power Demand Are Reshaping Infrastructure
Speakers
Chris Mitchell - AT&T HQ Wireless Engineering (Session Chair)
Brad Hawkins - Amphenol Network Solutions
Brad Hawkins - Amphenol Network Solutions
Date & Time
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location Name
Convergence Central Theatre (in Exhibit Hall - Level 3)
Description
As AI, cloud services, and connected devices push more computing to the network edge, modular and edge data centers are evolving rapidly. This session explores how rising fiber counts and increasing power requirements are fundamentally changing infrastructure design, deployment strategies, and scalability. Attendees will gain insights into emerging trends, key challenges, and what the next generation of edge and modular data centers may look like.