Los Angeles, CA, September 9, 2025 – Evocative, a global provider of Internet infrastructure, announces that Derek Garnier, Chief Executive Officer, will participate on the panel titled, “Designing for uncertainty in the era of AI” at Datacloud USA 2025.

On the panel, Garnier and other executives across the digital infrastructure industry will explore how the explosive growth of AI is transforming data center design and infrastructure strategies in an increasingly uncertain technological landscape. Drawing from his experience as an executive in the digital infrastructure space and from his leadership in driving the growth of Evocative’s global footprint of interconnected, carrier-neutral data centers, Garnier will discuss topics such as how operators are ensuring flexibility of design and rethinking power architecture at the rack level.

Datacloud USA brings together more than 1,000 industry professionals for two days of expert panels, networking, and insights into the evolving digital infrastructure landscape. This year’s agenda highlights the pressing challenges and innovations in data center operations, with panels focused on AI support, power management, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. The event is co-located with Metro Connect Fall, unlocking new opportunities at the intersection of data center and fiber networks.

WHAT: Datacloud USA 2025 Panel: “Designing for uncertainty in the era of AI”

WHERE: Austin Marriott Downtown, Austin, TX | Datacloud USA stage

WHEN: September 17, 2025 | 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm CT

WHO: Panel members include:

  • Derek Garnier, Chief Executive Officer – Evocative
  • Kyle Kropf, Associate Vice President, Data Center Portfolio Solutions Leader – Black & Veatch
  • Mandar Pandit, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, North America – GE Vernova
  • Jason Black, Director of Cloud and Edge Data Center Engineering – Nvidia
  • Josh Timberlake, Senior Vice President, Site Selection – STACK INFRASTRUCTURE
  • Susanna Kass, Energy Fellow, Stanford University Data Center Advisor – UN SDG-EP

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About Evocative

Evocative is a global leader in Internet infrastructure, providing enterprise-class data center, network, and bare metal solutions that enable exceptional digital experiences. Evocative’s global footprint includes interconnected data centers and Points of Presence across strategically located metros in North America, Europe, and Asia regions. Through organic growth and strategic acquisition, the company continues to expand its presence to power enterprise workloads at the edge. Evocative is dedicated to helping drive digital businesses forward, now and in the decades to come.

To learn more about Evocative’s digital infrastructure solutions, visit www.evocative.com.

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