Conference Speakers

Jon deRidder

VP of Innovation, Data Clean

BIOGRAPHY

Jon deRidder studied Organizational Management at Colorado Christian University, has served in various leadership positions over the past 15 years and has a deeply rooted passion to serve others. Jon’s aim is to perfect the “service approach” working to guide customers through the complex and elusive challenges facing data center environments. Jon brings experience from having worked with over 200 data center clients and a significant network of influencers. Jon is gifted at ensuring that the most important issues facing our customers are uncovered, discussed, well understood and solved. Jon’s many industry-specific speaking engagements include AFCOM, AFEC, ASHRAE, BOMA, CAPRE, EPA and the US Green Building Council (USGBC).

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Airflow, Contamination and the Next Generation of Data Centers

As the next generation of computing hardware continues to consume more power, the resulting heat loads are requiring more and more air to pass through these physical hosts to keep them cool. This increased volume of air passing through these physical hosts must be kept appropriately clean in order to provide a proper environment for this equipment to perform reliably. In addition, the pressure to become more energy efficient has never been higher.

In this presentation deRidder will discuss these pressures and the opportunity for the filtration market to address all three of these needs (increased airflow, cleanliness and energy efficiency).

Panelist

As data centers evolve to support increasing computational demands, the need for effective indoor air quality (IAQ) management has never been more critical. This panel will explore the intersection of airflow, filtration, and energy efficiency, examining how contamination control impacts both equipment reliability and operational sustainability. Experts will discuss the challenges posed by rising heat loads, the effects of outdoor air integration, and the industry’s response to regulatory changes. Join our panelists as they delve into the future of IAQ in mission-critical environments and strategies to optimize air quality for both machines and energy efficiency.

Data Center Filtration

The evolving data center environment presents a significant opportunity for innovation. As computing hardware continues to advance, maintaining peak efficiency is crucial. The conditions within data centers play a vital role in sustaining optimal performance, making the surrounding environmental more important than ever.