Explore regional chapters, workforce alliances, and public-education networks helping the data center community learn, connect, and engage responsibly.
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The 7×24 Exchange Washington DC Chapter provides an educational forum bringing together Information Services/Technology and Facilities/Engineering/Real Estate of organizations to promote better understanding of the design, implementation and management issues involved in achieving high levels of uninterrupted infrastructure support.
AFCOM is the premier professional association dedicated exclusively to data center and IT infrastructure management. We exist for one purpose: to help data center professionals succeed.
Whether you're managing a single enterprise facility or a portfolio of hyperscale data centers, navigating the transition to liquid cooling or optimizing legacy infrastructure, AFCOM provides the education, peer network, and practical resources you need to excel.
CareersOperationsPhilanthropy
03Regional chapterLocal · DC · Maryland · Virginia
The iMasons DMV Chapter leads that conversation. By bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, educators, and local communities, the chapter serves as a trusted forum for education, collaboration, workforce development, and sustainability. Rather than advocating for individual companies, iMasons works to advance the industry through transparency, innovation, and shared solutions.
LeadershipMentorshipDigital future
04National professional associationNational · United States · global member community
The Community for Data Center & IT Infrastructure Professionals
AFCOM brings together the people who power digital infrastructure. Through vendor-neutral programs, peer-to-peer community, and actionable resources, we support professionals at every stage—across enterprise environments and hyperscale campuses. Be part of a community that accelerates skills, expands networks, and shapes the future of data center operations.
OperationsEducationCareers
05Global nonprofit professional associationNational · National network · global reach
Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, nonprofit, professional association of individuals connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all.
iMasons unites digital infrastructure stakeholders on a global scale to connect, grow, and give back together.
LeadershipInnovationCommunity
06Workforce and education foundationNational · United States · global programs
The iMasons Foundation drives education and workforce development initiatives to close the global digital infrastructure talent gap.
ScholarshipsCareer pathwaysEducation
07Awareness networkNational · National collaboration
Data Center Awareness Network
This group is meant for sharing resources for the purpose of clearing up misinformation and promote positive advocacy for the data center industry. It is comprised of individuals who work in industry non-profit organizations, companies, and firms that want to promote the good of the data center industry. Joining forces and sharing knowledge to have one unified voice.
AZDCA exists to build the workforce, tell the truth, and connect the people who keep Arizona's data center industry running. We're volunteer-led, member-supported, and proudly Arizona-first.
A plain-language initiative for replacing data center misinformation with sourced, understandable information.
FactsPublic questionsTransparency
02 / LOCAL CHAPTERS
Find a chapter near your market.
Browse the complete iMasons local-chapter list published in its official directory and AFCOM’s local chapter network. 7x24 remains intentionally limited to the Washington, D.C. chapter above.
Chapter rosters change. iMasons entries were verified against its official directory; confirm AFCOM status through its linked chapter hub.