Abstract: Introduction In order to promote the development of new theories and new technologies in the data center of the power industry, and provide academic exchange platforms for data center scholars and builders in the power industry, the first China Power Industry Data Center Summit Forum was held in Guangzhou on June 13, 2018. Method The conference was co-sponsored by the Data Center Working Group of the Information Engineering Professional Committee of China Engineering Construction Standardization Association and China Energy Construction Group Guangdong Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd., and co-organized by Guangzhou Power Supply Bureau Communication Network Co., Ltd. Result The conference focused on the status quo of China's power industry data center, open and innovative technologies, investment and financing, and sustainable development. It explored the current development path of the data center of the power industry, promoted exchanges and cooperation between scholars and builders in the power data center industry. Conclusion The development of data centers in the power industry is of great significance.