Forté DCX
The toughest problems. The brightest minds.
From carbon-neutral cooling to next-gen power systems—discover, drive, and celebrate the breakthroughs reshaping the industry's future.
The Challenge
Critical Problems. Slow Innovation. Limited Collaboration.
The data center industry faces mission-critical challenges in efficiency, sustainability, and scalability. Yet innovation remains fragmented, chronically underfunded, and unable to keep pace with exploding global demand.
The Solution
The Innovation Prize Built for the Data Center World.
Forté DCX is the industry’s first annual innovation challenge. With $500,000 at stake, global teams of professionals, startups, and researchers collaborate to deliver groundbreaking solutions—and see them piloted in real-world facilities.
For Data Center Professionals
Innovation Meets Opportunity.
Collaborate with peers and experts worldwide
Gain recognition as an industry innovator
Access mentorship from senior advisors and sponsors
Pilot winning solutions with global companies
For Data Center Companies
Fuel the Future of the Industry.
Sponsor or mentor to showcase innovation leadership
Gain early access to breakthrough technologies
Position your brand at the heart of industry change
Tap into global R&D talent without heavy overhead
Key Features
The Forté DCX Difference.
Innovation, amplified by the ecosystem.
$500,000 Prize Fund
Real investment that draws world-class talent and breakthrough thinking
Global Collaboration
Cross-border teams leverage Forté Xchange and Navigator to unite the industry's best minds.
Expert Guidance
Advisory board veterans and industry leaders mentor participants from concept through execution.
Real-World Pilots
Winning solutions move directly into pilot programs at sponsor facilities—innovation that actually happens.
Access Levels
Choose Your Level of Engagement
Flexible pricing tiers that deliver ROI from your first successful match - whether you're hiring or job seeking.
For Professionals
Bronze
First 3 months freeEssential access to the global data center talent network
Forté XChange global talent network
Forté IQ intelligence feed
Forté Passport skill certification
Forté Rewards Program
Forté DCX Innovation Challenge
Silver
First 3 months freePremium career support with concierge services
All Bronze benefits plus:
Personal Forté Navigator concierge
Priority job matching and alerts
Exclusive Forté IQ content and events
Fast-track Forté Passport certification
For Sponsors
Gold
Growth-focused partnership for expanding companies
Priority access to talent pool (150,000+ members by year 5)
3 hiring/placement credits
Bespoke Private Talent Network
AI screening and interview tools
Internal mobility assessment
Forté IQ market intelligence feed
Exclusive event invitations
Brand visibility and industry leadership endorsement
Platinum
Industry leadership tier for major data center operators
All Gold benefits plus:
5 hiring/placement credits
Dedicated Sponsor Success Manager
Advisory council seat eligibility
Custom market intelligence and benchmarking
Co-branding and thought leadership opportunities
Extended platform usage
Ready to Stay Ahead?
Join the global innovators and sponsors driving the next big breakthroughs with Forté DCX.
Trusted by 150,000+ data center professionals worldwide