7x24 Exchange Spring 11' Conference

7x24 Exchange, Inc.
322 Eighth Avenue, 501
New York, NY 10001-8001
Tel: 646-486-3818
Fax: 212-645-1147
[email protected]

Sunday, June 12^th
10:30 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.		Registration
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.		DOE Data Center Energy Practitioner (DCEP) Training and Certificate Exam Magnus K. Herrlin, Ph.D., CEM, Lead DCEP, ANCIS Incorporated Associate Presenter: David Schirmacher, Chief Strategy Officer, FieldView Solutions and, Vice President, 7x24 Exchange International
6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.		Welcome Reception Sponsored in part by: CATERPILLAR Join us for a buffet reception with open bar accompanied by soft music. This is an excellent opportunity to dialogue with conference presenters, meet new people, network, welcome first time attendees, renew old acquaintances, and meet the board members.

Monday, June 13^th [return to top]
7:00 A.M.		Registration & Breakfast Check in, pick up your name badge, conference materials and enjoy a hot buffet breakfast.
8:00 A.M.		Welcome and Opening Remarks Bob Cassiliano, 7x24 Exchange chairman will open the conference, provide an overview, review meeting logistics and address general housekeeping items.
8:30 A.M.		Conference Keynote: "Green Gold Rush - A Vision for Energy Independence, Jobs, and National Wealth" Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Visionary, Environmental Business Leader and Advocate
9:30 A.M.		Refreshment Break
10:00 A.M.		eBay - Data Center Goes Gold Michael Lewis, Director Mission Critical Engineering, eBay Stephen Spinazzola, Vice President, RTKL Associates Inc.
11:00 A.M.		NASA - The Influence of Solar Flares and Solar Storms: Why We Should Care About Space Weather C. Alex Young, Ph.D., Solar Astrophysicist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center with ADNET Systems Inc. and the SOHO/STEREO science team
12:00 P.M.		Lunch and Networking
12:00 P.M.		End-User Interactive Exchange Luncheon In response to the many requests from conference participants, the 7x24 Exchange is pleased to offer an "End User Only" venue designed to encourage in-depth discussion and debate on the latest challenges in data center planning, design and operation. Topics will include; trends in infrastructure design resiliency, energy efficient design and operational practices, capacity planning and management and the day-to-day challenges in managing data centers operations. The moderator will guide the discussion with the use of PowerPoint slides and handouts however the real stars of this session will be you - the end user! Bring your appetites, but more importantly, be ready to engage your peers for an exciting interactive discussion on the latest challenges of our industry. Don't forget those business cards as this will be a great opportunity to meet your peers in the industry! Moderator: David Schirmacher, Vice President, 7x24 Exchange International
1:30 P.M.		Economic and Environmental Value in Business Computing Mark A. Monroe, Executive Director, The Green Grid
2:30 P.M.		Create Your Own Sundae Break
3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.		CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
		Breakout A: Data Center Cabling - Transitioning From Copper to Fiber Lisa A. Huff, Chief Technology Analyst, DataCenterStocks.com
		Breakout B: Minimizing Common Downtime Risks in Critical Facilities David Boston, President, David Boston Consulting
		Breakout C: Upgrading a DC Capacity in a Live Environment Michel Chartier, President, Kelvin Emtech
4:10 P.M.		VENDOR KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE Platinum and Gold partners of the Corporate Leadership Program will present informational sessions on various products and services. Presentations will be given by: ABB, Active Power, CAT, Cummins Power Generation, Cyberex, Data Aire, Eaton, S&C Electric, Schneider Electric, SIEMENS, Syska Hennessy

Tuesday, June 14^th [return to top]
7:00 A.M.		Breakfast & Registration
8:30 A.M.		Opening Remarks Bob Cassiliano will review day one highlights, recognize the conference Corporate Leadership Program sponsors and give a 7x24 Exchange update.
9:00 A.M.		KEYNOTE: Yahoo - Right Place. Right Way. Right Cost: Evolving Efficiency in Data Factory Design & Operations Scott Noteboom, Vice President, Operations, Yahoo!
10:00 A.M.		Refreshment Break
10:30 A.M.		Uptime - Data Center Issues: Past, Present, and Phuture W. Pitt Turner IV, PE, Executive Director, Uptime Institute, LLC
11:30 A.M.		DOE Data Center Energy Practitioner (DCEP) Program: June 2011 Progress Report Magnus K. Herrlin, Ph.D., CEM, Lead DCEP, ANCIS Incorporated
12:00 P.M.		Lunch & Networking
1:30 P.M.		UPS - Open Heart Surgery on the World's First Tier IV Data Center Moderator: Christopher M. Johnston, PE, Chief Engineer, Senior Vice President, Syska Hennessy Group Panel: Miguel Flores, Data Center Facilities Manager, United Parcel Service, Inc. C. Benjamin Swanson, Managing Director Mission Critical Facilities, United Parcel Service, Inc. Christopher Mann, PE, Senior Associate, Syska Hennessey Tony TeVault, Vice President, MEP Services, Holder Construction Company
2:30 P.M.		Refreshment Break
3:00 P.M. - 3:50 P.M.		CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
		Breakout A: Stop Sacrificing High Efficiency for Reliability Martin Olsen, Vice President, Active Power
		Breakout B: Case Study - Eradicating Human Error: Lessons Learned from the US Nuclear Navy Domenic Alcaro, Vice President, Enterprise Sales, Schneider Electric
		Breakout C: Data Center Efficiency with Higher Ambient Charles Rego, Chief Data Center Architect, Intel Corporation Sherman Ikemoto, General Manager, Future Facilities
4:00 P.M.		University of Chicago - What's Old is New Again: Integrating a High-Density Data Center into a Historic Building Raymond Parpart, Assistant Director, Data Center Operations, University of Chicago Kyle Merril, Project Executive, Gilbane Ronald Johanning, Lead Engineer, Affiliated Engineers, Inc.
6:00 - 10:00 P.M.		Vendor Sponsored Event: An Evening at Sea World Orlando Join 7x24 Exchange and conference attendees as we venture off property to Sea World of Orlando. Attendees and guests will be treated to cocktails, an indoor buffet dinner, musical entertainment and a visit from some live animals. Once dinner is complete, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy Sea World's many attractions which include: Penguin Encounter - The Penguin Encounter is largest and most technically advanced exhibit of its kind in the world, is home to hundreds of penguins and alcids. Kraken - Orlando's only floorless roller coaster - is themed after a massive, mythological underwater beast unleashed from the depths of the sea. Journey to Atlantis - Plunge into the middle of a fierce battle between good and evil for the lost city of Atlantis. Manta Fly - face-down, in a horizontal position, underneath the belly of a coaster train shaped as a giant manta. Shamu Rocks - is a rock n' roll concert of unprecedented proportions combining improvisational movements of killer whales with music remixed by some of the hottest rock stars in the industry. *This event has been made possible thanks to the following partners:* ABB, Active Power, ASCO Power Technologies, Balfour Beatty, Caterpillar, ComRent, Cyberex, Data Aire, DPR Construction, Eaton, Emerson, FieldView, GE, Gilbane, Id Group, LayerZero, Mitsubishi, MTU Onsite Energy, Russelectric, S&C Electric, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Skanska, Staco Energy, Starline, Stulz ATS, Syska Hennessy, Truland, United Meta Products, Virginia EDC, Walker Engineering

Wednesday, June 15^th [return to top]
7:00 A.M.		Breakfast
8:30 A.M.		Opening Remarks Bob Cassiliano will review highlights from day two and address housekeeping items of interest.
8:45 A.M.		KEYNOTE: Wells Fargo - End User's Perspective on Successfully Navigating Data Center Emerging Trends Bob Cashner, SVP - Corporate Properties Group, Wells Fargo Bank
9:45 A.M.		Refreshment Break
10:15 A.M.		Pros & Cons of Modular Data Centers William P. Mazzetti, PE, Vice President, Engineering & Chief Engineer, Rosendin Electric
11:15 A.M.		The Evolution of Modular Data Centers Tim Cortes, Chief Technology Officer, Power Distribution, Inc. Dave Mullholland, VP-Marketing, Service, Power Distribution, Inc.
12:15 P.M.		Conference Adjourns