Buffalo, NY – October 20, 2026 – Mod42, a provider of factory-built modular AI data centers engineered for speed, today announced that Chief Revenue Officer Valerie Crafton will participate in a debate at DCD Connect | Virginia 2026 titled “Modular Construction: Transformative Shift or Temporary Hype?” on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
The debate will examine whether modular construction can deliver the speed, efficiency, and flexibility needed to meet growing AI infrastructure demands, or whether evolving power requirements, integration challenges, and project complexities limit its benefits. Drawing on more than two decades of data center industry experience, Crafton will bring Mod42’s perspective on the practical advantages of factory-built modular solutions, including how it can accelerate deployment, accommodate changing infrastructure requirements, and overcome traditional construction constraints.
WHAT: “Debate: Modular Construction – Transformative Shift or Temporary Hype?”
WHEN: 11:00–11:45 a.m. ET | November 4, 2026
WHERE: Lansdowne Resort & Spa | Spotlight Stage | Lansdowne Ballroom
Leesburg, Virginia
WHO:
- Valerie Crafton, CRO, Mod42
- Kristen Sanderson, Senior Vice President, Duos Technologies Group, Inc.
- Manesh Patel, Head of Data Center Development, Radiant
- Meloni Boatswain, Director, Data Center Infrastructure Delivery, Oracle
DCD Connect | Virginia 2026 brings together data center industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping data center development, construction, and operations. Mod42 is participating as a Mega Partner at this year’s event, taking place November 3–4.
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About Mod42
Mod42 delivers factory-built modular AI data centers engineered for speed. Built by data center veterans and delivered with engineering discipline, Mod42’s volumetric modular platform enables organizations to bring AI capacity online faster through parallel fabrication and site development. Designed as complete, self-contained systems, Mod42 solutions deploy rapidly, scale incrementally, and enable compute where power is already available. The company’s standardized modular platform reduces site disruption, supports flexible configurations, and delivers the high-density infrastructure required for modern AI workloads.
Industry Media Contact:
Rhonda Carpenter
iMiller Public Relations
Tel: +1.914.315.6424
Email: mod42@imillerpr.com