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NVIDIA's Transformational Strategy for AI Data Centers

On June 18, 2026, a pivotal seminar titled "NVIDIA's Transformational Strategy for AI Data Centers" will be held, led by Yukio Sakaguchi, the representative of the Clean Energy Research Institute. This event promises to delve into the evolving competition dynamics in the realm of AI-driven data centers, with a focus on how NVIDIA is redefining the landscape.

Event Details

The seminar will take place from 2 PM to 5 PM at the SSK Seminar Room located in Zaimax Nishinbashi Building, Tokyo. Participants can attend physically or join the live streaming session via Zoom, and an archive of the session will be available for two weeks for those who wish to review the content at their convenience.

Seminar Highlights

In this seminar, we will examine the fundamental changes that NVIDIA has introduced in AI data centers. Unlike traditional approaches that prioritize GPU performance, NVIDIA's current competition is shifting towards critical infrastructures, namely power, cooling, water availability, and site conditions. With the increasing density in data center designs, reliance on conventional air-cooling systems has become inadequate, necessitating the adoption of innovative cooling solutions, including liquid cooling and high-temperature water cooling.

The first segment will address NVIDIA's roadmap and the evolution of rack design, shedding light on the reasons behind the shift of constraints in AI data centers from semiconductor challenges to infrastructural aspects. Subsequently, participants will explore the characteristics and limitations of air cooling, liquid cooling, and high-temperature water cooling methods, considering how external factors like water limitations, power infrastructure, grid connectivity, and site conditions affect cooling strategies and business viability.

Next, we will explore the changes in infrastructure investment, electricity procurement, and risk-sharing, illuminating future business opportunities that may emerge in this rapidly changing environment.

Topic Breakdown

1. Structural Changes Prompted by NVIDIA
- Evolution from GPU-centric to AI infrastructure-oriented businesses
- Changes in roadmap and rack design
- Transitioning focus from training to enhancing inference capabilities
- Relocation of bottleneck from semiconductors to infrastructure

2. Essence of Data Center Cooling Challenges
- Rising rack density and associated heat generation issues
- Fundamental structure of power equating to heat
- Limitations of air cooling techniques and the emergence of liquid cooling necessity

3. Evolution and Reality of Cooling Technology
- Lifespan extension of air cooling methods and their eventual limits
- Mainstream adoption of Direct Liquid Cooling systems
- Implications and impact of high-temperature water cooling on infrastructures
- Structural shift in CDU and facility cooling mechanisms

4. Infrastructure Constraints and Winning Strategies
- Selecting cooling methods based on water availability
- Addressing power constraints and grid connection issues
- Transformations in site selection, investment strategies, and contract structures
- Identifying pathways to success in next-generation AI infrastructures

5. Q&A and Networking
- Engage with the speaker and industry peers during the Q&A session and network through business card exchanges.

The seminar program is subject to change based on the latest developments within the industry.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please reach out to SSK, located at 2-6-2 Nishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 4th Floor, Zaimax Nishinbashi Building.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03-5532-8850
Fax: 03-5532-8851
Website: SSK

About SSK

Since its establishment on December 6, 1996, the New Society System General Research Institute (SSK) has organized approximately 500 business seminars annually over the past 28 years, primarily focused on information service provision for corporate clients. The SSK seminars aim to swiftly deliver high-level management strategy insights, marketing information, and technological updates, contributing directly to business opportunity creation. SSK continues to be a strategic partner, consistently disseminating cutting-edge information to support clients' growth and success.