DC BLOX will be attending The 2025 INCOMPAS Show at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street in Tampa, Florida, from November 2–4, 2025. This premier event brings together leaders across telecommunications, cloud, and technology sectors to shape the future of connectivity and innovation.
Jeff Uphues, CEO of DC BLOX, will be delivering a panel presentation titled “Powering Intelligence: The Convergence of Energy, Networks, and AI Infrastructure” on November 3 at 10:45 a.m.
If you plan to attend, be sure to connect with the DC BLOX team to learn more about how we are building sustainable, intelligent digital infrastructure across the Southeast. Simply fill out the form on this page if you want to request a meeting with us at the INCOMPAS show.
DC BLOX ATTENDEES:
- Jeff Uphues, CEO
- Alan Poole, General Counsel
- David Armistead, SVP of Sales
- North Caselman, VP of Strategic & Hyperscale Sales
For communications and data center professionals, The INCOMPAS Show provides an unparalleled opportunity to expand networks, strengthen relationships, and maximize time through meaningful exchanges, strategic networking, and industry-leading education from top presenters and thought leaders.
Panel Presentation: Powering Intelligence: The Convergence of Energy, Networks, and AI Infrastructure
MODERATOR: Chip Pickering, CEO, INCOMPAS
SPEAKERS:
- Liz Bowman, Vice President, Government Affairs & Outreach, Williams
- Dan Davis, CEO & Co-Founder, Arcadian Infracom
- Jennifer Fritzsche, Managing Director, Greenhill
- Jeff Uphues, CEO, DC BLOX
TIME: November 3, 10:45–11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Tampa Bay Ballroom 1
DESCRIPTION:
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to integrate into every facet of modern life, the demand for robust energy systems and resilient network infrastructure has never been greater. This session explores the intersection of energy, connectivity, and AI infrastructure. Industry leaders will discuss how AI is impacting energy consumption, how smart grids and edge computing are reshaping data flow, and what it takes to build sustainable, intelligent infrastructure for the future. Discover opportunities and challenges presented by the DC BLOX of power, connectivity, and AI innovation.
Panel Presentation: What Competitive Network Providers Must Do Now to Win Hyperscaler Next Generation Network Builds
MODERATOR: David Wuensch, Vice President, Business Development, Axcent Networks
SPEAKERS:
- David Armistead, Senior Vice President, Sales, DC BLOX
- Kyle Hildebrand, Chief Revenue Officer, Vivacity Infrastructure Group
- Tom Spackman, CEO, Gigabit Fiber
TIME: November 4, 8:45 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Tampa Bay Ballroom 1
DESCRIPTION:
As demand from hyperscalers and cloud providers reshapes the communications landscape, competitive network operators must rethink how they design, build and scale their infrastructure. Hyperscalers are raising the bar—expecting higher fiber density, lower latency, diverse routing, scalable power and seamless edge access. This session will explore what it takes to meet those expectations and win hyperscaler business. Panelists will discuss network readiness strategies, infrastructure planning, execution challenges and how partnerships across the ecosystem—builders, engineers and providers—can accelerate success. Discover practical insights on what distinguishes a future-ready network and how to align infrastructure strategies with next-generation growth opportunities.
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