March 31, 2026 — As global demand for digital infrastructure accelerates, the need to cultivate the next generation of talent has never been more critical. The Nomad Futurist Foundation and Information Management Network (IMN) are proud to announce a new partnership in support of two major industry events in 2026: Data Center Power Capital on May 4, 2026, and Data Center Private Equity East on May 5, 2026.
Through this collaboration, the Nomad Futurist Foundation will contribute its expertise in education, talent development, and industry engagement to enhance the experience of attendees and strengthen conversations around the future workforce powering digital infrastructure. In turn, IMN will support the Foundation’s mission to demystify digital infrastructure and expand awareness of career pathways for the next generation.
Together, the organizations aim to bridge the gap between industry leaders, investors, and emerging talent, ensuring that as digital infrastructure continues to grow globally, the workforce behind it grows stronger, more diverse, and more accessible.
“Partnerships like this are essential to shaping the future of our industry,” said Kelly Santalucia, Executive Director of Nomad Futurist Foundation. “IMN brings together many of the leaders and investors driving the expansion of digital infrastructure, and by collaborating with them we can help connect those conversations with the next generation who will build, operate, and innovate within this ecosystem.”
IMN’s Data Center Power Capital and Data Center Private Equity East events are widely recognized for bringing together investors, developers, operators, and strategic partners to discuss the capital markets and investment landscape shaping data center growth. By incorporating the Foundation’s perspective on education and workforce development, the partnership will highlight the human side of digital infrastructure, supporting the industry’s long-term sustainability.
“The most significant hurdle to scaling digital infrastructure today isn’t just a shortage of power — it’s a critical shortage of the skilled talent required to build and operate these complex assets,” said Steve Glener, Director of Research of IMN. “By partnering with the Nomad Futurist Foundation, we are leveraging our role as a global convener of capital to ensure that as the industry’s financing expands, so too does its skilled workforce. We are committed to highlighting how the continued growth of the data center sector creates a new generation of high-quality, high-paying career pathways that are essential to the long-term sustainability of the global digital economy.”
Throughout 2026, the partnership will emphasize collaboration, community engagement, and education, helping industry leaders better understand the importance of workforce development while providing students and early-career professionals with greater visibility into the sector.
As the demand for digital infrastructure accelerates worldwide, initiatives like this partnership reflect a shared commitment to ensuring the industry remains innovative, inclusive, and prepared for the future. By bringing together investment leaders, operators, and advocates for education, the Nomad Futurist Foundation and IMN are helping build a stronger foundation for the next generation of talent entering the digital infrastructure ecosystem.
About Nomad Futurist
The Nomad Futurist Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to demystifying digital infrastructure and accelerating workforce development in the AI era. Through university partnerships, global ambassador programs, scholarships, and the Nomad Futurist Academy, the Foundation connects industry expertise with the next generation of leaders shaping the digital economy.
To learn more about the Nomad Futurist Foundation, please click here.
About Information Management Network
IMN (Information Management Network) is the premier real estate events platform in the USA, with over 30 years of experience driving innovation in real estate conferences. Leveraging deep customer relationships and unmatched industry expertise, IMN creates must-attend events that facilitate deal flow, knowledge sharing, and meaningful connections across the entire real estate spectrum. As part of Informa, the global leader in event organization, IMN is recognized as a leading conference organizer in real estate finance, delivering high-quality content and unparalleled networking opportunities. For more information, visit www.imn.org.
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