Get to Know Three of Our Speakers for Data Centre LIVE 2026

Data Centre LIVE counts down to its first in-person event, set to take place on 20–21 May at Exhibition White City, London. 

Across two packed days, the agenda delivers sharp insight, direct access to sector leaders and space to tackle the challenges shaping the data centre world. 

The event brings together operators, innovators and decision makers from across the digital infrastructure landscape, building a live platform for strategy, solutions and serious conversations. 

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

Steve Bowes-Phipps – State Street Bank & Trust – VP EMEA Data Centres & Cloud

Steve is the VP of EMEA Data Centres & Cloud at State Street and serves as Advisor to the Board at the Data Centre Alliance.

With over 35 years of operational systems management experience, he leads on data centre transformation, engineering and operations. He oversees major infrastructure projects, having delivered colocation builds across Europe while at GlobalCenter. 

Steve was the Head of Data Centres at the University of Hertfordshire, where he helped embed Green IT with JISC and led the university to become the first in Europe to meet the EU Code of Conduct for Data Centres. He also advises on global data centre standards.

Charlotte Berry-Selwood – AVK – Chief Delivery Officer

Charlotte Berry-Selwood, Chief Delivery Officer at AVK, joined the company in August 2024, bringing over 15 years of experience in data centre development and project delivery experience. Progressing from hands-on project delivery roles to senior leadership positions, Charlotte has led both commercial and development functions across multiple international markets.

With a career that bridges project management, commercial strategy and advocacy for diversity and inclusion, she has played a key role in shaping the sector’s evolution.

From overseeing large-scale international projects to co-founding the Forum of Women in Data Centres (FWD), Charlotte continues to drive innovation and representation through her leadership, mentorship and thought leadership across the industry.

Paul Greenley – Vodafone – Senior Principal Manager, Group Data Centres

With over 40 years of experience in data centre operations, Paul is the Senior Principal Manager DC Infrastructure & Facilities, Group Data Centres at Vodafone. He has built an extensive career spanning service delivery, outsourcing and strategic management of complex infrastructure environments. 

His expertise covers the full spectrum of data centre operations – from directing large-scale facilities and developing long-term strategies to driving efficiency and cost optimisation. 

Having worked internationally across the UK government as well as major enterprises in Canada and the US, Paul is recognised for his results-driven leadership and commitment to operational excellence.

What to expect at Data Centre LIVE

More than 1,000 attendees are set to join Data Centre LIVE, uniting experts from across the global data centre landscape. 

The Data Centre LIVE summit creates a live environment for knowledge-sharing, collaboration and the kind of cross-industry dialogue that fuels long-term growth.

As the sector faces rising expectations around sustainability, performance and scale, Data Centre LIVE offers the critical insight and high-value connections needed to stay ahead.

For those leading strategy or delivery, it marks an essential entry in the 2026 events calendar.

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.

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