Built World, Decarbonized: From Data Centers to Materials

Nic rader
Leise Sanderman
Erin Bobicki
Cem MImaroglu
Event by: Zacua Ventures and JLL
Event format
In-person
Event duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Language
English
The built environment is under pressure from every direction: surging energy demand, supply-chain volatility, tightening regulations, and aging infrastructure. The companies that will define the next era of real estate and infrastructure are building for resilience from day one. *Built World, Resilient* brings together founders and investors to explore how the next generation of infrastructure is being designed to perform under these new realities. **Panel 1 — Powering AI: Building Resilient Compute Infrastructure** (4:00 PM) AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy and physical infrastructure. This panel features two companies engineering data centers and power systems that are faster to deploy, more efficient to operate, and less dependent on strained grid infrastructure—making resilience a competitive advantage, not a tradeoff. Featuring: FLEXNODE + and additional panelist and moderator to be announced **Panel 2 — Stronger Materials, Smarter Buildings** (4:30 PM) The materials that go into every building are facing new scrutiny—from performance requirements and procurement mandates to environmental disclosure standards. This panel explores next-generation cement technology, AI-driven material intelligence, and automated lifecycle assessments that help project teams build with better data, better products, and greater confidence. Featuring: CURA + Pathways (+ and additional panelist/moderator to be announced) The event opens with a networking session at 3:15 PM, followed by panels from 4:00–5:15 PM and a light happy hour. The lineup and content may change as we confirm additional speakers and institutional partners.