Agenda 2025
DAY 1
Data Centre Innovation & Sustainability
Dates: October 7-8, 2025
Location: The International Centre, Mississauga, Canada
TIME
TOPIC
10:00AM - 10:15AM
Welcome Address by Vertex Next
Setting the Stage: Canada’s Data Centre & Cloud Growth
10:15 AM - 10:35 AM
Opening Keynote
Powering the Future: Canada's Data Centre Landscape
Focus: Market overview, strategic initiatives, and future outlook
10:35 AM - 10:55 AM
Keynote
Sustainable Data Centres: Overcoming Canada’s Climate Challenges
Focus: Addressing climate challenges, reducing environmental impact, and achieving sustainability goals
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM
Keynote
Innovations in Liquid Cooling & Free Cooling for Canadian Data Centres
Focus: Exploring advanced cooling solutions relevant to Canada’s unique climate
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Networking Coffee Break & Exhibition Tour ☕
Take a break and explore the latest innovations in data centre and cloud technologies.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Panel Discussion
Power Sourcing & Sustainability in Data Centres
Focus: Renewable energy integration, on-premises power generation, and energy-efficient power management
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Industry Spotlight
Banking & Financial Services
How Banks & FinTechs are Driving the Future of Secure, Cloud-Enabled Transactions
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking Lunch & Exhibition Showcase 🍽
Enjoy lunch and engage with industry experts and exhibitors.
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Keynote
Investing in Canadian Digital Infrastructure: Opportunities & Incentives
Focus: Exploring investment opportunities, government incentives, and attracting foreign capital to Canada's data centre sector
2:40 PM - 3:10 PM
Keynote
Investing in Canadian Digital Infrastructure: Opportunities & Incentives
Focus: Transforming data centre management through predictive maintenance, resource optimization, and AI integration
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
Networking Coffee Break & Exhibition Tour ☕
Meet and greet with industry leaders and learn about the latest technologies.
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Cloud Investment Spotlight
Why Canada? The Billion-Dollar Opportunity in Cloud & Data Centre Investments
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Day 1 Closing Remarks & Networking Reception
Wrap-up and networking with industry leaders.
DAY 2
Cloud Advancement & Future Technologies
Dates: October 7-8, 2025
Location: The International Centre, Mississauga, Canada
