Trends and Prospects of the Water Business for Expanding Data Centers Worldwide - Including Demand Trends and Future Potential for Cooling Water, Water Rights in Various Countries, and Examples of Water Usage Practices.
Once, the decisive factors influencing the location of data center (DC) construction were "stable power supply" and "low-latency communication networks." However, the priority of these factors has dramatically changed. Now, what mega cloud providers and AI infrastructure companies around the world are most focused on is not power or communication, but the securing of "water." With the explosive proliferation of generative AI, GPUs (graphics processing units) responsible for computational processing have experienced unprecedented heat generation. Consequently, DCs have transformed from "facilities that consume large amounts of electricity" to "facilities that consume large amounts of water." In this seminar, we will provide a multifaceted explanation of the cost comparison of water cooling in DCs, the latest technological trends and market conditions, examples of water usage, and business prospects, presented by Professor Yoshimura, Chair of the Water Security Strategy Organization and Technical Advisor at the United Nations Headquarters. *This seminar can be attended in person at the venue, via live streaming (Zoom), or through an archive (to be distributed later). *The application form can be found at the bottom of the related link. Please apply from there.
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●Speaker Kazunobu Yoshimura Representative of Global Water Japan Chairman of the Water Security Strategy Organization and Technology Dissemination Committee Technical Advisor at the United Nations Headquarters (Water Sector) Director of the Japan Water Forum ●Date and Time August 18, 2026 (Tuesday) 13:30 - 16:00 ●Venue Tokyo, Chiyoda Ward, Hitotsubashi, Japan Education Center, Conference Room 2-6-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0003 Venue map here → https://www.jec.or.jp/access.html *Please note that this event will be held at a different venue than usual. We kindly ask you to ensure you arrive at the correct location.
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●Tuition Fee: 39,600 yen (per person) (For simultaneous multiple applications, 28,600 yen per person) *Includes textbook fee and consumption tax ●Organizer: Technical Information Center Co., Ltd.
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●Seminar Program● With the rapid expansion of generative AI usage, the construction of data centers (DCs) is accelerating around the world. The high-density semiconductors installed in DCs pose a risk of thermal runaway if not properly cooled, which can directly lead to system downtime. Currently, diverse research and development on DC cooling methods is being conducted globally, with "water cooling" technology being the most cost-effective among them. In this presentation, we will provide a multifaceted explanation not only of the cost comparison of water cooling in DCs but also of the latest technological trends and market outlook. 【Program】 1. Comparison of Cooling Methods (1) Air Cooling (2) Water Cooling (3) Liquid Cooling 2. Trends and Future Prospects of Cooling Water Demand (1) Diversification of Cooling Water Sources (2) Cost Comparison (3) Trends in Cooling Water Demand and Future Outlook 3. Water Rights and Water Usage Examples in Various Countries (1) North America (2) Europe (3) Southeast Asia (4) Other Regions 4. Q&A Session
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