Craig Huffman to speak on panel at DCD Connect | Virginia 2023 Event
Chicago Illinois, October 24, 2023 – Metro Edge Development Partners (Metro Edge), a commercial real estate firm focused on technology-driven developments, announces today the participation of its Co-Founder & CEO, Craig Huffman, in an upcoming panel discussion at DCD Connect | Virginia 2023, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in Leesburg, VA. Huffman will participate in a session titled “Does more MWs create more risk? What next for NoVA and other data center hubs?,” taking place from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET.
Given Virginia’s strategic geographical importance and its role in internet traffic, the panel will address the complexities of data center developments, particularly in hubs like NoVA. Discussions will focus on the balance between the benefits of geographic concentration and the need for operational safeguards, as well as evolving redundancy strategies. Huffman, with his extensive background in real estate private equity, will share insights from Metro Edge’s ongoing project in the Illinois Medical District (IMD). His commitment to urban data center development and Metro Edge’s emphasis on a social impact plan will be central to the dialogue. The session aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of data center development strategies, encompassing both regional and global perspectives.
WHAT: Panel Discussion: Does more MWs create more risk? What next for NoVA and other data center hubs?
WHERE: DCD Connect | Virginia
Lansdowne Resort & Spa | 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Leesburg, VA, 20176
WHEN: Tuesday November 7, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
WHO: Panel members include:
- Craig Huffman, Co-Founder & CEO, Metro Edge Development Partners
- Ross Litkenhous, Partner, Dahlgren Innovation Hub
- Greg Pettine, VP Business Development, T5 Data Centers
- Buddy Rizer, Executive Director, Loudoun County Department of Economic Development
- George Rockett, CEO & Co-Founder, DatacenterDynamics
To register to attend DCD Connect | Virginia event, please visit here.
About Metro Edge Development Partners (Metro Edge):
Metro Edge is a Chicago-based commercial real estate development firm and minority business enterprise (MBE). Our mission is to pursue institutional-quality investment opportunities that deliver exceptional results to our financial and community partners. Led by a team with decades of private equity real estate experience, Metro Edge targets data centers, life sciences, and technology-oriented developments in primary urban locations around the country. Simply put, we create significant value in areas overlooked by our competitors.
Media Contact:
iMiller Public Relations for Metro Edge
Ilissa Miller
Tel: +1 866-307-2510
Email: MEDP@imillerpr.com
