Huawei Connect 2025: Advancing AI Data Centers

Huawei Connect 2025 began in Shanghai, concurrently hosting the Data Center Infrastructure Summit. The event gathered over 500 industry leaders to discuss advancements in green and low-carbon digital infrastructure relevant to the data center sector in the context of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Bob He, Vice President of Huawei Digital Power, highlighted that AI-driven data centers are evolving into “computing factories.” He pointed to the necessity of streamlined power transmission and innovations in power supply architecture, along with enhancements in thermal management tailored for dynamic AI demands. Huawei plans to increase its Research and Development (R&D) investment across these areas to support the development of reliable and sustainable data centers.

Steve Kim, President of Data Center Facility & Critical Power Marketing at Huawei Digital Power, addressed the integral role of AI foundation models in transforming industries. Anticipated growth estimates predict the scale of new AI data centers could reach 112 gigawatts over the next five years. In response, Huawei introduced guidelines for AI data center construction, emphasizing safety and efficiency amid rising energy demands.

During the summit, Huawei released the AIDC Facility Reference Design White Paper, providing a comprehensive analysis of challenges in high-density AI data centers. The document outlines best practices in cooling, power distribution, structural design, and load capacity, offering multiple solutions tailored to varying power densities.

The event underscored Huawei's commitment to developing innovative green solutions focused on enhancing energy efficiency and supporting low-carbon generation. Continuous investments in technology aim to optimize computing power output while fostering collaboration across the industry to create sustainable advancements in intelligent computing.