NTT Global Data Center’s Steven Campbell-Ferguson, Global Product Design Lead, will deliver a pragmatic view from a leading colocation provider on how the industry is meeting the real demands of AI inference today. In From Hype to Reality: How Colocation Providers Are Building for the Era of AI Inference, he will outline how AI-ready capacity is already being delivered at scale — including 200+ MW deployments in the US — without radical redesigns to core building infrastructure. 
 
The session will dispel common myths, highlight the inherent flexibility of modern colocation models, and explore emerging pathways such as dual cooling circuits, evolving rooftop mechanical strategies, selective water use, improved PUE, and next-generation electrical systems. 
 
With a clear “don’t panic” message, Steven will demonstrate how providers are scaling responsibly, engaging regulators and utilities proactively, and leveraging adaptability as a strategic advantage in an era of accelerating AI demand.