Microsoft
Hyperscaler
Gain a hyperscaler's perspective on major data center project requirements and the capabilities expected of project partners.
Georgia Data Center
Construction Summit
Bringing together contractors, engineering firms, architects, and developers to win work in Georgia's growing data center market.
Friday, December 11
9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Atlanta, Georgia
$300Per attendee · 100 Attendees Maximum
About the Summit
Georgia's Data Center Opportunity Starts With the Right Connections.
Georgia is experiencing an unprecedented data center construction boom. Metro Atlanta leads North America with nearly 2,900 megawatts of data center capacity under construction, up 52% year over year. Amazon alone has announced plans to invest $11 billion in Georgia's digital infrastructure.
And this is just the beginning. As billions flow into new developments, contractors, engineers, architects, and developers have an opportunity to grow in one of the fastest-growing construction markets in the country.
But winning data center work requires more than technical expertise. Firms need to understand how projects are planned and awarded, how design and construction teams are assembled, and what owners and general contractors look for in their partners.
The Georgia Data Center Construction Summit brings the whole project team together to share insights, build relationships across disciplines, and help firms position themselves for future opportunities.
Limited to 100 attendees, this intimate gathering is designed for practical learning, meaningful connections, and new business opportunities.
Speaker Companies
Hear From the Companies Behind Major Data Center Projects.
Gain insights from leading organizations involved in developing, designing, constructing, and powering modern data centers. These six companies bring perspectives on major project requirements, trade-contractor selection, development, power availability, and complex project delivery.
Holder Construction
General Contractor
Understand how major general contractors evaluate and select trade contractors for data center construction projects.
QTS Data Centers
Owner & Developer
Hear the owner and developer perspective on data center development, project teams, and delivery expectations.
Georgia Power
Electric Utility
Explore power availability and infrastructure planning—critical constraints shaping Georgia's data center development.
DC BLOX
Data Center Developer
Gain a local developer's perspective on Georgia-specific data center opportunities and project needs.
Burns & McDonnell
Engineering, Procurement & Construction
Explore EPC expertise and the coordination required to deliver complex, mission-critical construction projects.
Individual speaker names and session assignments will be announced closer to the summit.
Why Attend
Practical Insights. Valuable Connections. Real Opportunities.
Designed for leaders across construction, design, and development who want to understand the data center market and position their firms for growth.
Understand the Opportunity
Learn about Georgia's expanding data center construction market, major project requirements, and where opportunities are emerging for builders, designers, and developers.
Learn How to Qualify
Understand the capabilities, experience, safety standards, and qualifications major project stakeholders look for in contractors, design firms, and development partners.
Meet Industry Leaders
Connect with contractors, engineers, architects, developers, and infrastructure providers working on mission-critical projects.
Position for Growth
Gain practical perspectives on preparing your company to compete for future data center construction opportunities.
Who Should Attend
Built for the Firms Pursuing Georgia's Data Center Opportunity.
Whether you're entering the data center market or looking to expand your presence, this summit brings together industry decision-makers to gain insights, build relationships, and uncover new business opportunities.
- General contractors and construction managers
- Electrical, mechanical, and specialty trade contractors
- Engineering, architecture, and design firms
- EPC and design-build contractors
- Power, utility, and infrastructure contractors
- Data center and industrial real estate developers
The Program
One Day. Industry-Leading Perspectives.
A focused day of expert discussions, practical insights, and networking designed to help the whole project team better understand the mission-critical construction industry.
Friday, December 11, 2026All times Eastern
9:00–9:30 AM
Registration, Networking Breakfast & Coffee
Begin the day with breakfast, coffee, and introductions across trades and disciplines.
9:30–9:45 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
An introduction to South AMP, the summit's purpose, and the forces shaping Georgia's data center construction market.
9:45–10:30 AM
The AI Infrastructure Boom: What Hyperscalers Need From Construction Partners
Microsoft opens with the big-picture opportunity: how AI and cloud growth are changing data center construction requirements, what hyperscalers expect from project partners, and how Georgia firms can prepare to qualify for future projects.
10:30–11:15 AM
Building Georgia's Next Data Centers: From Site Selection to Construction
DC BLOX explains what it takes to transform land into a data center development — site selection, land acquisition, permitting, power access, and financing — and when architects, engineers, and general contractors become involved.
11:15–11:30 AM
Networking Break & Coffee
Dedicated time to connect with speakers and fellow attendees between sessions.
11:30 AM–12:15 PM
Inside the Owner's Playbook: What Data Center Operators Expect From Project Partners
QTS Data Centers shares the owner's perspective on managing large, complex data center projects — expectations for safety, schedules, quality, capacity, and mission-critical experience, and the mistakes that undermine repeat business.
12:15–1:15 PM
Networking Lunch & Beverages
Connect with contractors, designers, developers, and speakers over lunch.
1:15–2:00 PM
Powering Georgia's Data Center Expansion: Challenges and Infrastructure Opportunities
Georgia Power addresses one of the most consequential issues in the data center market: securing sufficient electricity — transmission, substations, utility interconnections, and qualification requirements for utility contractors and EPC firms.
2:00–2:45 PM
From Engineering to Execution: Delivering Mission-Critical Projects
Burns & McDonnell explains how architects, engineers, EPCs, and trade contractors coordinate to deliver demanding infrastructure projects — and how data center technical requirements differ from traditional commercial construction.
2:45–3:00 PM
Networking & Industry Connections
Dedicated time to build relationships across the project team.
3:00–3:45 PM
Winning Data Center Construction Contracts: What General Contractors Look For
Holder Construction covers how general contractors identify, prequalify, and select specialty and MEP contractors — what experience, safety performance, bonding, and financial capacity they expect, and how firms new to data centers can become competitive bidders.
3:45–4:30 PM
Closing Executive Panel
The day's speakers come together for final insights, audience questions, and next steps.
Agenda topics, speakers, session assignments, and timing are subject to change.
Registration
An Exclusive Gathering of 100 Industry Professionals.
To encourage meaningful discussions and valuable connections, attendance at the Georgia Data Center Construction Summit is limited to 100 professionals (not counting the speakers).
The summit is designed for owners, executives, and senior decision-makers at contracting, engineering, architecture, and development firms seeking to enter or expand within the data center construction industry.
$300
Per attendee · invitation to purchase follows the waitlist
Waitlist closes November 15, 2026
Your registration includes
- Access to all summit presentations and discussions
- Dedicated professional networking opportunities
- Morning breakfast and coffee
- Lunch and beverages
- A full day of practical industry insights
Your South AMP Concierge
Questions about attending, sponsoring, or participating in an upcoming event? Our Event Concierge is here to help.
Sofia Martinez· Event Concierge
Venue & Travel
Join Us in Atlanta.
The summit will take place at Roam Dunwoody, a professional meeting and event venue in Atlanta's Perimeter area.
Roam Dunwoody
1155 Mt Vernon Hwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30338
Meals & Hospitality
Morning breakfast and coffee will be served, followed by lunch and beverages during the afternoon program. Meals and refreshments are included in the registration fee.
What to Expect
Enjoy a full day of expert discussions, practical industry insights, and dedicated networking, all in a focused, professional setting.
Georgia Data Center Construction Summit
Your Next Opportunity Starts With the Right Connections.
Join Georgia's contractors, engineers, architects, and developers for a focused day of industry insights, valuable relationships, and new perspectives on the data center construction market.
Join the WaitlistDate
December 11, 2026
Time
9:00 AM–4:30 PM ET
Location
Roam Dunwoody · Atlanta
Ticket
$300 per attendee
Attendance
Limited to 100
Parking
Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know Before You Join the Waitlist.
Still have a question? info@southamp.com