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Infrastructure Solutions Masterclass 2025

June 25 – 26, 2025

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Infrastructure Solutions Masterclass 2025
June 25 - June 26, 2025

Join us in our 1st Vertiv Masterclass Event 2025 taking place in Greenville, SC. This event is tailored for our Partners and Consultants and will deep dive into AI’s impact on infrastructure solutions, hosting industry experts, participate in immersive sessions, and an inside look at Vertiv's newest factory at Pelzer Point.

 

Hotel: The Westin Poinsett, Greenville   |   120 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601

Check-In: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Check-out: Thursday, June 26, 2025

Book your group rate for Vertiv Masterclass

Hotel(s) offering you a special rate: 209.00 USD per night

Hotel Deadline: REGISTER BY JUNE 10th

What to expect:

  • How AI impacts data center design: Explore the benefits and challenges of prefabricated building blocks with industry experts. 
  • Tour our new facility at Pelzer Point: Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our newest factory and current projects. 
  • Expert panel discussion: Hear from Vertiv leaders as they discuss scalable and efficient data center solutions for the AI era. 

 

Why attend?

  • Gain insights into AI-driven infrastructure and future trends with experts in the industry.
  • Network with professionals and leading industry experts.
  • Experience innovation firsthand with exclusive access to ongoing projects.
  • Expand connections to stay competitive in this evolving industry.

Agenda

Tuesday June 24th
19:30 Welcome reception
Wednesday June 25th
8:30 Registration – (roam, Greenville ONE (2nd floor) )
9:00 Opening & Welcome Introduction – (Viktor Petik & Doug Banks) (15 min)
9:15 How does AI affect Data Center Design – (Mike Bell) (45 min)
10:00 Designing Whitespace & Cooling infrastructure – (Tifft Gannon & John Menoche) (60 min)
11:00 Coffee Break – (15 min)
11:15 Vertiv Unify - Monitor and Control Power & Thermal Chain – (Jordan Dominique) (20 min)
11:35 Designing Power Infrastructure for AI – (Peter Panfil & Brad Reinbolt ) (60 min)
12:35 Lunch Break – (60 min)
13:35 Guest Speaker – (45 min)
14:20 Product Development and Innovations – (Brad Reinbolt & Aaron Badowski) (40 min)
15:00 Coffee Break – (15 min)
15:15 Expert Panel - Infrastructure for Al Era – (Greg S., Mike B., Peter P., Tifft G., Service) (45 min)
16:00 Connecting the Pieces – (Mike Bell) (20 min)
16:20 Closing Remarks – (Viktor Petik) (10 min)
19:30 Dinner & Networking Reception
Thursday June 26th
9:00 Bus Transfer - (Westin Hotel - Pelzer Point)
9:30 Factory Tour - (Pelzer Point )
12:30 Return Transfers - (Pelzer Point - Westin Hotel) / (Pelzer Point - Spartanburg Airport )
Secure your spot today to gain valuable knowledge and shape the future of AI infrastructure!

Speakers:

Peter Panfil

Peter Panfil

VP Global Power

Peter Panfil is the Vice President of Global Power at Vertiv, leading strategic customer development for the Vertiv power business. Peter has deep knowledge in power solutions to support the unique needs of AI applications, and he is an advocate of the “Bring Your Own Power” approach to solving utility dependence issues.

He is a frequent presenter and spokesperson for industry trade shows, conferences and media outlets serving the IT, facilities and engineering industry, and a published author via his contribution to the 2024 book “Greener Data Vol. 2”. 

 
Viktor Petik

Viktor Petik

Senior Vice President

Viktor has over 20 years of tech industry experience and has previously held management positions at SAR Elektronic GmbH. He joined Emerson Network Power in 2006 and was appointed as Managing Director for Integrated Modular Solutions in 2011, and in 2017 appointed to Vice President of Integrated Modular Solutions for EMEA.

In May 2023 he took additional responsibility as a global leader for Infrastructure Solutions while still holding the EMEA position. He was promoted to his current position in February 2025

Douglas Banks

Douglas Banks

VP Infrastructure Solutions – Americas

Douglas Banks has over 27 years of experience in the Power Management industry specializing in datacenter and critical power infrastructure applications. Throughout his career Doug has held various leadership positions in Sales, Engineering, and Operations with Eaton Corporation, Virginia Transformer Corporation, and now Vertiv.

Doug spent 8 years in the Asia Pacific Region selling critical power solutions, managing large engineering and operations teams, and building greenfield factories for critical power products.

Doug is passionate about creating scalable solutions for customers power needs in the data center and critical power markets.

 
Mike Bell

Mike Bell

Sr. Director Solutions Architect

Mike is the Senior Director of Vertiv’s Solutions Architect team in the Americas. He brings 15 years of mission critical design experience across industrial and data center facilities. Vertiv’s infrastructure solutions drive success globally across the hyperscale, colocation, enterprise and edge markets.

Mike is a registered Professional Engineering in Electrical Engineering. 

 
Paul Misar

Paul Misar

Director Product Management Power Integrated Solutions

Paul is a 25+ year professional with a deep understanding of the communications industry and extensive experience in global product management, system design, product compliance and manufacturing implementation across multiple, global regions.

His current product management responsibilities center on power integrated solutions for the North American data center marketplace. Paul currently resides in the Chicago area with his family.

 
Aaron Badowski

Aaron Badowski

Product/Offering Manager High Density Solutions

Aaron Badowski is the Offering/Product Manager for Infrastructure Solutions at Vertiv, where he focuses on developing innovative, high-density, and prefabricated data center solutions. With a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University and currently pursuing his MBA at Oklahoma State University, Aaron blends technical expertise with business acumen to drive impactful product strategies.

A licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (PE), Aaron brings five years of hands-on experience in the data center industry, including the design and delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers. His background in product development and engineering positions him at the intersection of technology and customer needs, enabling solutions that support the next generation of AI-ready infrastructure. 

Dominique Jordan

Dominique Jordan

Technical Sales Director – North America

Dominique Jordan is a passionate digital sales leader with 16 years of experience. Her expertise spans across implementing Substation Automation Systems, Electrical Power Monitoring Systems and Software as a Service.

Dominique understands the importance of customers gaining insight into their systems and providing them with customized innovative solutions that address their efficiency needs. She is dedicated to consulting customers through planning and helping them reach their electrification goals in the future.

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