7×24 Exchange International

Build industry knowledge, exchange ideas, and connect with professionals and strategic partners across mission-critical infrastructure.

Helps member companies stay informed, build industry knowledge, connect with peers, and access conference, career, and learning resources.

Connect with regional mission-critical professionals and access local networking, education, knowledge sharing, and chapter events.

Gain personalized career guidance, professional feedback, and insight into mission-critical operations from a practicing industry professional.

WiMCO helps women connect, explore mission-critical careers, develop leadership opportunities, and participate in STEM programs through a professional community.

Helps the public understand data centers’ importance and introduces future generations to careers in the industry.

Helps students understand data centers and discover STEM and mission-critical career paths, while giving professors real-world context for classroom learning.

Stay current on mission-critical and data center industry trends, best practices, news, member perspectives, and community activities.

Build visibility with mission-critical professionals while supporting industry initiatives and positioning your company as a leader in the field.

7×24 Exchange Conferences

7×24 Exchange conferences are national events for professionals involved with mission-critical infrastructure, including data centers, IT, disaster recovery, and networks. They provide an educational forum for industry dialogue and knowledge sharing, with expert speakers, presentations, and networking opportunities. Attendees can connect with industry leaders, peers, and strategic partners, and explore developments in equipment and technology. The program includes spring and fall events, with archives of past brochures and recorded sessions available online.

Category: Industry Conferences

• Learn From Industry Experts
  Attendees can hear expert speakers and explore timely topics relevant to data centers and other mission-critical infrastructure.
• Exchange Ideas And Approaches
  Participants can share perspectives and discuss ideas and approaches connected to end-to-end reliability across mission-critical infrastructure.
• Build Valuable Industry Connections
  Attendees can meet professionals across the industry, connect with peers and leaders, and develop relationships with strategic partners.
• Connect Across Infrastructure Roles
  The conferences bring together professionals from a range of mission-critical infrastructure disciplines and roles for shared learning and discussion.
• Revisit Conference Content
  Visitors can review available recorded sessions, brochures, photos, and event materials from previous conferences.
• Plan For Upcoming Conferences
  Information about future conference dates, locations, and themes helps participants plan to attend upcoming events.
• Share Relevant Industry Expertise
  Potential presenters can propose conference content and may contribute case studies, end-user perspectives, or panels addressing timely topics of interest to members.

7×24 Exchange membership

Company-based membership for organizations in the mission-critical industry. The membership fee includes unlimited individuals from the same company. Membership helps companies stay informed about mission-critical infrastructure and gives employees conference benefits, industry connections, educational resources, and career tools. Benefits include discounted national conference rates; access to recorded conference videos and 7×24 Exchange Magazine; and access to the Career Center, where members receive a discount on job postings.

Category: Professional Networking Communities

• Extend Benefits Across Your Company
  One company membership includes unlimited individuals from the same company, allowing employees to use the membership benefits.
• Read Industry Articles And Archives
  Members can read current online issues and past editions dating back to 1999, covering industry trends, best practices, and developments. The magazine also offers opportunities to submit educational articles and advertise.
• Save On National Conference Rates
  Member-company employees can attend national conferences at a discounted rate.
• Learn Through Workshops And Speakers
  Employees can access opportunities to learn new ideas through informative workshops and speakers focused on the mission-critical industry.
• Build Meaningful Industry Connections
  Membership supports collaboration and helps employees make professional contacts across the mission-critical community.
• Access Recorded Conference Sessions
  Members can revisit recorded sessions from recent conferences and several prior years, with unlimited access to the library. Visitors can preview a recent session.
• Stay Informed With Monthly Industry News
  The monthly Info Exchange e-newsletter helps members follow timely data center industry topics and news from the 7×24 Exchange community.
• Explore Jobs And Career Resources
  Job seekers can browse openings and career resources, while employers can participate and post jobs. Members receive a 25% discount on 30-day job postings.
• Submit An Educational Article
  Interested writers can contribute an educational feature article for publication in 7×24 Exchange Magazine.
• Reach Qualified Industry Audiences
  Organizations can explore advertising opportunities associated with the magazine to reach qualified audiences in the mission-critical industry.

7×24 Exchange Local Chapters

A network of 29 independently operated chapters serving regional communities across the globe. Each chapter acts as a local hub for mission-critical professionals who keep data centers running 24/7/365, offering opportunities for networking, education, and knowledge sharing. Chapter activities include virtual and in-person events, and a chapter directory and event calendar help people find local communities and activities.

Category: Professional Networking Communities

• Find A Local Professional Community
  Explore chapters serving regional areas to connect with a community of professionals who keep data centers running 24/7/365.
• Build Regional Industry Connections
  Connect with mission-critical professionals in a regional setting through chapter networking activities.
• Exchange Local Industry Knowledge
  Take part in chapter activities that support education and knowledge sharing among mission-critical professionals in local communities.
• Attend Virtual And In-Person Events
  Find upcoming chapter events near you, with opportunities to participate virtually or in person.
• Equip Chapter Leaders With Practical Resources
  Help chapter leaders navigate governance and chapter activities with practical guidance, templates, examples from other chapters, co-marketing tools, and WiMCO materials.
• Share Chapter News And Events
  Submit chapter activity news and event details for possible publication through the chapter calendar or Info Exchange, with options to include a link or image.

7×24 Exchange Mentoring Program

The free Mentor/Protégé Program connects students aged 18 and older and early career professionals with practicing mission-critical industry professionals for one-on-one career guidance. Conversations can cover career goals and aspirations, competency improvement, and general knowledge of mission-critical operations. Participants can choose an engagement level ranging from occasional contact to regular interactions, using calls, texts, email, video conference, or in-person meetings. The mentoring relationship lasts one year, with time commitments varying by engagement level.

• Get Personalized Career Guidance
  Discuss career questions directly with a practicing professional who can share experience and guidance relevant to the mission-critical industry.
• Clarify Your Career Goals
  Use conversations with a mentor to discuss career goals and aspirations in the mission-critical operations field.
• Build Mission Critical Industry Knowledge
  Learn about the mission-critical operations profession from an experienced industry professional, with discussion topics selected around the protégé’s interests.
• Choose An Engagement Level
  Select an interaction level suited to the protégé’s goals and circumstances, from minimal ad-hoc contact to enhanced engagement with frequent communication.
• Build A Sustained Mentoring Relationship
  Work with a mentor over a defined one-year period, with participation expectations established for both mentors and protégés.
• Learn From Experienced Professionals
  Receive guidance from mentors with at least five years of industry experience who are willing to share their insights and professional network.
• Participate At No Cost
  Access the mentoring program without a participation fee.
• Improve Professional Competencies
  Discuss competency improvement with a practicing industry professional as part of the mentoring relationship.
• Connect Through Multiple Formats
  Choose from video conference, in-person, or phone meetings, with calls, texts, and email also described as ways to stay in contact.

Women in Mission Critical Operations (WiMCO)

WiMCO is a 7×24 Exchange initiative focused on increasing women’s engagement and participation in the mission-critical industry. It supports women’s involvement in 7×24 Exchange and its local chapters, promotes career opportunities, and provides leadership opportunities through a growing community. The initiative also develops and supports STEM initiatives, curricula, scholarships, and programs. Participants can connect through local communities, events, and LinkedIn, while community leaders have access to resources including a reference guide, chapter case studies, Q&A documents, recorded alignment meetings, and co-marketing tools.

Category: Professional Networking Communities

• Increase Women's Industry Participation
  WiMCO supports greater engagement by women in the mission-critical industry and encourages their involvement in 7×24 Exchange.
• Explore Mission Critical Careers
  Women can learn about and engage with career opportunities in mission-critical and data center fields through the WiMCO community.
• Connect Through Local Communities
  Chapter-based communities give participants a way to connect with WiMCO locally and take part in community initiatives.
• Build Connections At WiMCO Events
  WiMCO community events provide opportunities to meet and network with other women in the industry, both through local chapters and at conferences.
• Develop Women's Leadership
  Women can pursue leadership opportunities through WiMCO’s community and participate in chapter-level initiatives.
• Support STEM Career Pathways
  The initiative supports STEM-related efforts, including curricula, scholarships, and programs, connected to the mission-critical industry.
• Equip WiMCO Community Leaders
  The toolkit gives WiMCO Community Leaders materials to support community initiatives, learn from chapter examples, review recorded meetings, coordinate outreach, and find event information.
• Continue Conversations Online
  The LinkedIn group provides a channel for participants to stay connected and continue conversations beyond local and conference events.
• Showcase WiMCO Affiliation
  Participants can create and download a framed profile image for LinkedIn or other social media sites.

International Data Center Day

International Data Center Day is an industry-wide initiative designed to raise awareness of the data center industry and inspire the next generation of talent. It gives industry participants an opportunity to open their doors and work collaboratively to show what data centers are, why they matter to our connected world, and the career opportunities available in the industry. Outreach includes tours, webinars, and STEM-focused resources for students and educators.

• Explain Data Centers’ Importance
  Participants can help the public better understand data centers and the role they play in the connected world.
• Introduce Future Talent To Careers
  By highlighting career opportunities in the data center industry, the initiative aims to inspire future generations and support awareness of the industry's workforce needs.
• Showcase Data Center Facilities
  Opening facilities as part of a collaborative industry effort gives people an opportunity to see and learn about data centers.
• Engage Students Through Learning Activities
  Tours, webinars, and STEM-focused resources provide ways for industry professionals to connect with students and educators and introduce them to data centers.

Data Center 101

Data Center 101 is an annual session at the Spring conference that educates students about data center infrastructure, technology, and operations and illustrates future career opportunities in the mission-critical industry. It is a core component of 7×24 Exchange’s STEM Initiative, alongside the Mentoring Program, WiMCO, and similar programs.

• Build Data Center Understanding
  Students gain a clearer understanding of the infrastructure, technology, and operations that power today’s digital world.
• Explore Mission-Critical Careers
  Students gain visibility into future career opportunities in the mission-critical industry and discover STEM paths they may not have considered.
• Connect Learning To Practice
  Professors can use the program to help students relate classroom learning to real-world data center infrastructure, technology, and trends.
• Attend An Annual Conference Session
  Students can take part in the program as an annual session at the 7×24 Exchange Spring conference.
• Connect With Industry Initiatives
  Students can connect with broader 7×24 Exchange initiatives, including programs that support STEM education and engagement with the mission-critical industry.

Info Exchange e-Newsletter

A monthly e-newsletter from 7×24 Exchange that helps members stay informed about the mission-critical and data center community. Issues include a featured story, member profile, aggregated industry headlines, and updates on conferences and chapter events. The newsletter covers current and future industry trends, best practices, and the state of the industry. Past issues are available in the Info Exchange archives.

• Stay Informed On Industry Developments
  Receive regular information about developments and activities across the 7×24 Exchange and mission-critical and data center communities.
• Explore Featured Industry Topics
  Access a highlighted story in each issue for further reading on current topics affecting the data center and mission-critical industry.
• Review Curated Industry Headlines
  Find linked headlines from industry-related publications gathered in one newsletter issue.
• Discover Member Perspectives
  Learn about members and their roles, experience, and perspectives through the newsletter’s Meet a Member section.
• Track Conferences And Chapter Events
  Keep up with conference programming and highlights, and find upcoming activities across 7×24 Exchange’s chapters.
• Revisit Past Newsletter Issues
  Browse archived monthly issues to revisit earlier newsletter content.

Conference sponsorship opportunities

7×24 Exchange International offers sponsorship opportunities for its national conferences. Sponsors can feature their company name and logo in conference marketing, reach a diverse mission-critical and data center industry audience, and support the organization’s social responsibility initiatives. Sponsorship also positions a company as a leader in advancing the mission-critical industry. Companies can request a sponsorship brochure through the website.

• Increase Company Visibility
  Place your company name and logo at the forefront of conference marketing.
• Reach Industry Professionals
  Connect with a diverse audience across the mission-critical and data center industry.
• Position Your Company As A Leader
  Associate your company with the advancement of professionals in the mission-critical industry and position it as a leader in that advancement.
• Support Social Responsibility Initiatives
  Contribute through sponsorship to sustaining 7×24 Exchange social responsibility initiatives.
• Join Industry-Leading Organizations
  Become part of a group of companies and organizations recognized for leading the data center and mission-critical arena.
• Request Sponsorship Information
  Submit contact and company details through the request form to receive the sponsorship brochure by email.