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Seminar

Data Center Webinar by Equinix

Organized by Continuing Professional Development team of Younger Members Section of the IET Hong Kong

Apr
21
21 Apr 2026 /  
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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About

Step into the forefront of digital infrastructure and explore how world-class data center design and engineering are shaping the future of technology. This upcoming CPD seminar, delivered in person by Equinix — the world's largest digital infrastructure company — offers a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of modern data center operations, from foundational concepts to the cutting-edge systems that keep them running.

With over 280 data centers spanning 77+ markets and a global ecosystem unmatched in the industry, Equinix stands at the forefront of data center innovation. This seminar draws directly from Equinix's unparalleled expertise to deliver practical, real-world knowledge to engineering professionals.

The seminar will be structured around three core themes. First, participants will receive a comprehensive introduction to data centers — covering facility classification, tier standards, architectural layout, and the critical role data centers play in powering today's digital economy. Next, the session will delve into the electrical and mechanical (E&M) systems at the heart of every data center, including power distribution architecture, UPS systems, backup generation, precision cooling strategies, fire suppression, and environmental monitoring — the engineering that ensures continuous uptime and operational resilience. Finally, the seminar will explore sustainability and innovation, examining how Equinix is pioneering energy-efficient cooling technologies, renewable energy integration, water conservation, and AI-optimized operations to drive the next generation of green data center development.

This is a compelling opportunity to gain practical, expert-backed knowledge on the engineering, operation, and sustainable evolution of modern data centers.

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Continuing Professional Development

This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.

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21 Apr 2026 

7:30pm - 9:30pm

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Organiser

  • Hong Kong Local Network

Registration information

Enquiry:         Tom K.C. Ho, tomhokaichung@gmail.com

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