The AI boom is reshaping not only data centers but also the global manufacturing ecosystem that supports them. As demand for AI data centers (AIDC) accelerates, conventional manufacturers—from gas turbines and solar panels to batteries, robotics, and electrical equipment—are rapidly pivoting their operations to support the growing AI infrastructure market. Drawing on the speaker's experience working with customers and partners across Asia and the United States, this session shares firsthand observations on how conventional manufacturers are adapting to the AI infrastructure boom. It also explores the fascinating regional differences in strategy, investment priorities, and execution, offering attendees an insider's perspective on how the AI revolution is transforming industries far beyond the data center.