Data Centre World Day 1 Highlights
How Adiabatic Technology is Changing Sustainability, and Steering Towards a Greener Future
Massimiliano Dall'Armellina, Business Development Manager - Frigel
Riccardo Petris, Global Sales Manager, Heat Rejection Systems - Frigel
As water scarcity and energy consumption become critical issues, ECODRY offers an innovative solution. Unlike traditional cooling methods, ECODRY reduces water usage by up to 95%. Designed for the data centre industry, ECODRY units automatically adjust to outdoor temperature and humidity for optimal efficiency, addressing both power and water conservation challenges.
Powering Data Centres in the AI Era
Mark Yeeles, Vice President Secure Power, UK&I - Schneider Electric
The new digital economy relies heavily on data with AI billed as the next industrial revolution, impacting every aspect of our lives. Deploying AI presents unique challenges for data centres, particularly regarding energy consumption. As AI continues to accelerate, the focus must shift to developing an energy strategy that optimizes power use instead of simply increasing power supply. This means finding ways to decouple AI data centre growth from energy consumption, emphasizing efficiency and sustainability.
Taming the Wicked Problem of Meeting Exponential Data Centre Demand by Being at the Heart of The Green Transition
Dame Dawn Childs, CEO - Pure Data Centres Group
The challenges of delivering the data centre capacity needed to meet the insatiable appetite of AI driven demand are getting worse. Foremost of these challenges is the battle for power, but rather than being in competition with local communities for power we can collaborate with regulators and network providers to be a key enabler of the green transition. Is this feasible and will it, in reality, start to tame the wicked problem?
Electrification Trends Towards Sustainable and Scalable Data Centers
Danel Turk, Data Centre Portfolio Manager - ABB
This session will give overview of new technologies that will allow scale up data centre power. It will give examples how to put these solutions into action such as modular power blocks for all needs, the UPS shift from low voltage to medium voltage and efficient loop distribution systems.
Beyond the Data Centre: AI-Driven Infrastructure, IT/OT Convergence & Strategic Collaboration
Matti Littunen, Assistant Director, TMT M&A Strategy - Deloitte UK
Steven Campbell-Ferguson, Global Lead for Design - NTT Global Data Centres
Craig Walker, President - CIONET UK
Sasan Moaveni, Global Business Lead, AI & HPC Data Platform - Hitachi Vantara
Fabrizio Landini, Global Data Center Industry Leader - Hitachi Group
As AI transforms workloads, energy demands, and operational resiliency, data centres must evolve into intelligent, adaptive ecosystems that integrate with grid infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and digital transformation strategies. This panel explores how strategic collaboration is driving efficiency, resilience, and business value across the entire data infrastructure ecosystem. Watch this discussion to learn how senior executives can future-proof digital infrastructure beyond the four walls of the data centre.
Optimising Data Centre Design in the Age of AI
Mohammad Royapoor, Head of R&D - Red Engineering Design
As artificial intelligence continues to shape the tech landscape, Data Centre design must evolve to meet new demands. Mohammad Royapoor, Head of R&D at RED Engineering, will explore how AI is influencing the optimisation of Data Centres, offering insights on balancing innovation with sustainability. Mohammad will discuss key topics such as achieving Net Zero Carbon ambitions, the role of liquid cooling, and how to prepare for the evolving needs of AI infrastructure. Join us for an in-depth look at the future of data centre design in the AI era.
On-site Power Generation for Data Centres: Solving Grid Challenges with Advanced Gas Turbine Technology
Dalia El-Tawy, Director of Business Development and Strategy for Small Gas Turbines Product Life Cycle Global - Siemens Energy
This session will explore how modern gas turbines address grid challenges, ensure high availability and reliability, and support future sustainability goals, including the potential for carbon-free fuels like hydrogen. Key takeaways of this session will include insights on the importance of customised power solutions for data centres, the benefits of gas turbines for high power density and efficiency, and the role of modular, scalable designs in meeting both operational and sustainability targets.
Future-Proofing Data Centres and Emphasising Sustainability with Innovation
Mark Acton, Head of Technical Due Diligence at Future-tech and Board Member, Data Centre Alliance
Alex Brew, VP Regional Sales, EMEA - Vertiv
Babak Falsafi, President - Swiss Datacenter Efficiency Association
Jon Summers, Scientific Lead, Data Centres - RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
Rich Kenny, Managing Director & Visiting Research Fellow, LSBU - Interact
Emma Fryer, Director, Public Policy - Europe - Cyrus One
As the backbone of the digital economy, data centres are undergoing significant transformation to meet the growing demands for sustainability, resilience, and innovation. In this session, we will explore how organisations can effectively prioritise these three pillars. This includes the adoption of renewable energy sources, implementation of energy-efficient cooling systems, strategies for achieving carbon neutrality, and the development of disaster-resistant infrastructures.
Addressing the Evolving Power Needs of Data Centres
Michele Trebbi, Energy Systems Engineer - Electric Power - Caterpillar SARL
The growing demand for data centre infrastructure is straining power grid capacity worldwide, threatening the reliability of operations. While diesel generators have traditionally provided backup power, they are inefficient and environmentally harmful. In contrast, cutting-edge gas turbine technology offers a more sustainable and efficient solution, enabling on-site generation of electricity and cooling for data centres. This session explores how modern gas turbines address grid challenges, ensure high availability and reliability, and support future sustainability goals, including the potential for carbon-free fuels like hydrogen.
Transforming Data Centre Infrastructure: Embracing Edge, Colocation, and Hyperscale Solutions
Mark Gusakov, Chief Certification Officer - IDCAYash Issur, CEO - Nxtra by Airtel Africa
Stephen Douglas, Advisory Member - UKTIN UK Telecoms Innovation Network
Mike Hoy, Chief Technology Officer - Pulsant
Nabeel Mahmood, Co-Founder & Managing Director - Nomad Futurist
As organisations seek greater agility and efficiency, modernising data centre infrastructures has become a top priority. Businesses must explore new strategies for integrating edge computing, colocation, and hyperscale solutions to meet their evolving needs. In this session, we’ll discuss how edge computing enhances real-time data processing and reduces latency, while colocation services provide scalable solutions for diverse workloads.
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