The DCAC Anti-Conference in Austin is the flagship edition of the vendor-free, peer-driven data center event. Held at ACL Live, the three-day gathering strips away the typical conference format — no exhibit halls, no scripted presentations — and replaces it with facilitated peer discussions, unconference sessions, and direct knowledge sharing among operators, engineers, and builders.

DCAC has built a loyal following among data center professionals who value honest, off-the-record conversations over polished vendor keynotes. The Austin event draws heavily from the US operations and construction communities, with discussions shaped by attendee interests on the fly. Past topics have ranged from staffing crises and commissioning failures to liquid cooling deployments and generator fuel strategies.

Produced by: DCAC Live
Focus: Peer-led discussions on DC operations, construction, and emerging challenges
Format: 3-day unconference at ACL Live — no vendor presentations