Data Centre LIVE 2026: Meet Three Industry Keynote Experts

With just 3 months until Data Centre LIVE, industry leaders and experts are preparing to convene in-person at this year's summit, which takes place May 20-21 at Exhibition White City, London.

Bringing together key individuals from across the data centre industry, the two-day event will provide a packed agenda which offers attendees first-hand access to sector leaders and a stage to approach the challenges shaping the data centre world in 2026.

Tickets are on sale now, with £200 off for early bird registrations, get them here.

Alex Bennett, Global Strategy Realisation & Transformation Director at NTT Global Data Centres

Alex is the Global Strategy Realisation & Transformation Director at NTT Global Data Centres and an experienced CEO and Vice President with a proven record of accelerating market growth, leading digital services transformation and delivering network operational excellence. 

He has commercialised 5G mobile and 5G FWA broadband and scaled data centre and digital infrastructure portfolios across global telecommunications markets. 

With deep expertise in commercial portfolio monetisation, corporate development and digital infrastructure strategy, he has delivered shareholder value, P&L improvement and company-wide transformation. 

Client-focused and commercially driven, he leads scaling, turnaround execution, operating model optimisation and high-impact transformation initiatives across complex, multi-market environments.

Rebecca Weekly, VP of Infrastructure Engineering at GEICO

Rebecca is Vice President of Infrastructure Engineering at GEICO, leading the hybrid cloud transformation and modernising physical infrastructure with a secure, efficient open-source stack. 

She previously directed the organisation managing Cloudflare’s compute, network, storage and AI systems across 300+ cities in 100+ countries, delivering over 20% of global Internet traffic. 

Former President and Chairperson of the Open Compute Project, Rebecca drives scalable hyperscale innovation for all organisations. 

She has been recognised on Fortune’s 40 Under 40, Business Insider’s Cloudverse100, CloudGirls Trailblazer and Data Centre Magazine’s Top 100 Women in data centres. 

Catriona Shearer, Global Head of Data Centre Consulting, JLL Data Centre Solutions

Catriona is Global Head of Data Centre Consulting at JLL, where she leads strategic growth and client value by shaping a high-quality, holistic consulting approach. 

Working across three global regions with local teams, she integrates JLL’s full offer, including sustainability, operations, industry consulting and procurement. 

Drawing on deep expertise in data centres, consulting and sales, she delivers strong client partnerships and measurable outcomes. 

Her broad industry view covers outsourcing, facilities management, operations, sustainability, compliance, legislation, commercial strategy, operating models, employee engagement and sales. 

Such depth makes her highly knowledgeable across the data centre landscape and its evolving challenges.

What to expect at Data Centre LIVE

Over 1,000 attendees are preparing for Data Centre LIVE 2026 and this year is even more unique as it is the first in-person version of the event. 

The summit will be a targeted space for the data centre industry to be united as one, allowing industry experts to share and discuss knowledge and develop industry dialogue for long-term growth.

As the world continues to develop its technology, the data centre sector is faced with a significant number of expectations around performance, scale and sustainability.

An essential for the 2026 events calendar, Data Centre LIVE provides specialist insights and strong value connections required to stay ahead.

Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit 2026

Interested to learn more? Join us at Exhibition White City in London on May 20-21 for Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit 2026.

Attendees will gain practical insight from industry experts, hear real-world case studies and connect with peers and key decision-makers who are turning heads in the future of data centres.

Click here to secure your ticket.