As data centres expand to support global digital services, operators must navigate an increasingly complex landscape of data sovereignty, localisation laws, and regulatory expectations. While businesses demand scale, flexibility, and performance, local jurisdictions impose rules that directly influence where data can reside, how it is processed, and who can access it.

 

This panel will explore how data centre operators and their customers are balancing global growth with local regulatory requirements. It examines the practical implications of data sovereignty on site selection, architecture, operational models, and customer trust — from regional zoning and cross-border data flows to compliance, resilience, and risk management. Attendees will gain insight into how data centres can design and operate infrastructure that supports global ambition while remaining compliant in an evolving regulatory environment.