Infrastructure Masons

We are excited to announce that Santiago Suinaga has been named Chief Executive Officer of Infrastructure Masons. Suinaga brings 20 years of industry experience, most recently serving as CEO of KIO Networks Data Centers. “The appointment of our first CEO is an important step in our continued growth,” said Dean Nelson, iMasons Chairman and Founder. “With the unprecedented expansion of digital infrastructure around the world, the role of our community has never been more important. Santiago not only brings a wealth of industry experience, executive leadership, operational execution, and governance, but he also has a deep personal commitment to our mission. I am excited for him to broaden our reach and compound the impact of the iMasons community as we undertake the largest growth our sector has ever seen.” Read the Press Release: https://hubs.ly/Q02zDjtq0 Connect with Santiago: https://hubs.ly/Q02zDjJB0 *** Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, nonprofit, professional association of individuals connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all. Since its launch in 2016, the organization has brought together 6,000 individuals representing USD 200+ billion in infrastructure projects across 130 countries. iMasons provides an agnostic platform for members to connect, grow, and give back across four strategic pillars: Education, Inclusion, Innovation, and Sustainability. To learn more, visit https://hubs.ly/Q02zDhTd0 Jeff Omelchuck | Rudolf Gordon-Seymour | Oliver Jones | Princina Stone | Julie M. Albright | Maricel Cerruti | Miranda G. Gardiner, LEED Fellow | Emma Stevens | Jen Franklin | Courtney Popp, M.A., PMP | Peter Hannaford | Rachell Robson | Aissa Wise

Nominate your colleagues for one of the 2024 Infrastructure Masons Industry Champion Awards before the August 30th deadline! The annual iMasons Champion Awards program amplifies the outstanding contributions of individuals in the digital infrastructure industry who lead by example and achieve tangible results for the betterment of our digital future. The 2024 Award program will feature seven different categories of awards: - Sustainability Champion Award - Inclusion Champion Award - Education Champion Award - Innovation Champion Award - IM100 Awards - Luminary Award - Emerging Talent Learn about the Champion Awards Program: https://lnkd.in/eJpDsZ8m Submissions are open until August 30th. Nominate yourself or your colleagues here: https://lnkd.in/gbj6FvH *** Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, nonprofit, professional association of individuals in digital infrastructure connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all. The annual iMasons awards program showcases the contributions of leaders in the digital infrastructure industry. Corporate Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Contact admin@imasons.org to learn more. #IMAwards2024

Veterans in the UK! You are invited to join the UK Armed Forces MRG in partnership with NexConnect Hub for insightful talks from industry leaders, dedicated networking opportunities, and the chance to explore solutions to the datacentre skills gap. This special event is exclusive for active-duty members, spouses, and leaders of the UK Armed Forces and those who have recently separated from service. Date: July 2, 2024 Time: 6:00 – 11:00pm BST Location: Glaziers Hall, London Bridge Active Duty Service-members,Veterans and dependents can register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02CV3Ll0 *** The Armed Forces Member Resource Group aims to increase the number of military veterans, military spouses, veterans, guards, and reservists in the digital infrastructure industry worldwide. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02CVblf0

The next Embrace MRG Member Meeting is on Tuesday! Join us for an overview of the MRG's mission, key initiatives, and meet the leadership team. Learn about member roles, upcoming events, and how to get involved. The group will also discuss new initiatives, answer your questions, and outline the next steps. Date: June 26, 2024 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PT Location: Online (Teams Meeting Link) RSVP Here: https://hubs.ly/Q02CV8dM0 **Note from MRG Leaders** Please ensure to review and prepare any questions or suggestions you may have before the meeting. We are looking forward to a productive discussion! Dean Nelson | Santiago Suinaga | Eboni Haynes | Mike Eytle | Miranda G. Gardiner, LEED Fellow | Dame Dawn Childs DBE FREng | Inge Woudstra

Nominations for the 2024 Infrastructure Masons Industry Champion Awards are now OPEN!   Every year, the iMasons Awards program showcases and amplifies the outstanding contributions of individuals in the digital infrastructure industry who lead by example and achieve tangible results for the betterment of our industry. As part of our 2024 Award program, we will be honoring seven different categories of awards:  - Sustainability Champion Award  - Inclusion Champion Award  - Education Champion Award  - Innovation Champion Award  - IM100 Awards  - Luminary Award  - Emerging Talent Submissions are open until August 30th. Nominate yourself or your colleagues here: https://lnkd.in/gbj6FvH Learn about the Champion Awards Program:  https://lnkd.in/eJpDsZ8m *** Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, nonprofit, professional association of individuals in digital infrastructure connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all. The annual iMasons awards program showcases the contributions of leaders in the digital infrastructure industry. Dean Nelson | Santiago Suinaga | Jeff Omelchuck | Rudolf Gordon-Seymour | Miranda G. Gardiner, LEED Fellow #FortheDigitalFuture #IndustryAwards #ChampionAwards #DataCenter #Telecomms #DigitalInfrastructure #MissionCritical #AwardOpportunity #AwardNominations

Last chance to register for the Canada Local Chapter kick-off in Toronto! Join their in-person kick-off on June 18th in Toronto and enjoy networking with members of your community, meeting the Chapter’s leaders and discussing the regions key priorities. Local Chapter Meetings are open to the all industry members, you do not need to be a member to attend the event. Date: June 18, 2024 Time: 12:30 – 3:30pm Location: Toronto, ON Register Here: https://hubs.ly/Q02BQv0D0

We're pleased to extend a warm welcome to our newest Global Partner, Accenture! Whitney Villalobos (MBA, PMP, CDCDP, CDCP, STSC) will serve as their appointed Global Advisory Council member, and Steve Roberts serving on the Regional Advisory Councils. Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. Learn more at https://hubs.ly/Q02zds5C0. Welcome, Accenture! *** Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, nonprofit, professional association of individuals connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all. iMasons Global Partners are the driving force behind our mission, making the iMasons initiatives possible by supporting and investing in our actions. Each Global Partner appoints an employee to the iMasons Advisory Council, which connects the builders of the digital age to aggregate, amplify, and apply their ideas, insights, and initiatives to develop a greater digital future. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02zdvxP0 Dean Nelson | Jeff Omelchuck | Rudolf Gordon-Seymour | Maricel Cerruti #DataCenters #DigitalInfrastructure #Telecommunications #ForTheDigitalFuture #AdvisoryCouncil #GlobalPartners

New Resource Available! 📢 Best Practice Guide: Apprenticeship Programs for the Digital Infrastructure Industry Built in collaboration with Inclusion Program and Education Program, we're proud to share the latest best practice guide in order to address the talent pipeline challenges identified in the 2024 State of the Digital Infrastructure Industry report. As apprenticeship programs gain traction within the industry, we recognize that many companies are either in the initial stages of implementation or contemplating their launch. This practical guide is written to support this, offering invaluable insights and optimal setup within each unique organizational context. Access the full guide: https://hubs.ly/Q02y_wbD0 Download the 2024 State of the Digital Infrastructure Industry report: https://hubs.ly/Q02y_w5_0 *** Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, nonprofit, professional association of individuals connected and empowered to build a greater digital future through four main initiatives; Education, Inclusion, Innovation, and Sustainability. The Inclusion pillar aims to increase diversity and inclusion (D&I) by promoting awareness of the digital infrastructure industry and its opportunities to underrepresented groups, sharing best practices and guidance to help anyone discover, enter, and thrive in the industry. #FortheDigitalFuture #Inclusion #BestPracticeGuides #Apprenticeship #ApprenticeshipBestPractices #DiversityandInclusion #DEI #Report

Join iMasons Chairman and Founder, Dean Nelson for a live discussion covering in-depth insights from the Annual iMasons State of the Industry. Cyre Mercedes Denny, from Schneider Electric, will join Dean to discuss the latest initiatives on how we become a good neighbor.