CWEEL Educational Series 2026: Data Centres - Designing the Invisible Infrastructure Powering Modern Life

CWEEL Educational Series 2026: Data Centres - Designing the Invisible Infrastructure Powering Modern Life

Data Centres, Smart Buildings & the Future of Digital Infrastructure

AEEGTA/CWEEL is pleased to partner with WZMH Architects for an exclusive educational session exploring the rapidly evolving world of data centres and digital infrastructure. As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital technologies continue to transform industries and communities, data centres have become the backbone of our connected world. This session offers a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders about the critical role these facilities play in supporting innovation, economic growth and digital transformation, while exploring the sustainability challenges and opportunities associated with powering the digital economy.

The session will be led by Zenon Radewych, Principal, WZMH Architects and Grace El-Khoury, Senior Associate Principal, WZMH Architects, who will share their expertise and insights on the planning, design and future of mission-critical facilities. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping the next generation of digital infrastructure.

Key Discussion Topics

• The rapid growth of AI and its impact on data centre design.
• Sustainability challenges and opportunities in modern data centres.
• Strategies for reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency.
• The integration of renewable energy and low-carbon power sources.
• Energy infrastructure and grid capacity considerations.
• Water conservation and advances in sustainable cooling technologies.
• Resiliency, reliability, and business continuity.
• The role of data centres in supporting digital transformation.
• The increasing importance of speed-to-market and scalable infrastructure.
• Designing data centres for the next generation of computing demands.

This session offers an excellent opportunity for professionals, students and industry leaders to expand their knowledge, engage in meaningful discussions, and gain a deeper understanding of the infrastructure powering modern life.

Featured Speakers

• Zenon Radewych – Principal, WZMH Architects
• Grace El-Khoury – Senior Associate Principal, WZMH Architects

Event Details

Date: July 17, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: 95 St. Clair Avenue West Suite 1500, Toronto, ON M4V 1N6

Hosted by: WZMH Architects

For any inquiries, please feel free to reach out to roxana.huq@torontomu.ca.

We look forward to welcoming the AEEGTA and CWEEL community for an insightful and engaging conversation with WZMH Architects.

Roxana Naureen Huq

Event Coordinator

Team of CWEEL/AEEGTA