How Leaders are Shaping Global Data Centre Strategies

The data centre industry is entering a new phase of accelerated growth. Fuelled by the expansion of cloud computing and the rapid rise of AI workloads, the demand for capacity shows little sign of slowing.

Yet with this growth comes complexity. Operators are not simply building for scale, they are navigating a landscape shaped by power constraints, sustainability targets, geopolitical considerations and evolving customer expectations.

At Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit, panellists of “Global Data Centre Strategies” will explore how organisations are responding to these pressures.

As strategies become more sophisticated, the ability to balance growth with resilience and efficiency is becoming a defining factor for success.

This session will bring together industry leaders to examine how the next generation of data centre strategy is being shaped, from site selection and capacity planning to regulatory alignment and infrastructure design for high-density environments.

Strategic priorities in a rapidly evolving landscape

As digital demand intensifies, data centre strategy is increasingly defined by trade-offs. Location selection is no longer driven solely by connectivity and proximity to users. Power availability, renewable energy access and regulatory frameworks now play a critical role in determining where operators invest.

Capacity planning is also undergoing a shift. The rise of AI and GPU-intensive workloads is pushing facilities towards higher densities, requiring new approaches to cooling, power distribution and design.

At the same time, organisations must ensure resilience across distributed global portfolios, mitigating risk while maintaining performance.

Sustainability remains central to every strategic decision. From carbon reduction targets to water usage and energy efficiency, operators are under growing pressure to deliver infrastructure that aligns with environmental commitments without compromising on scalability or cost.

This balancing act is redefining how data centres are built and operated worldwide.

Leadership insights shaping global strategies

The panel will feature perspectives from senior industry figures, including Giampiero Frisio, President at ABB Electrification.

With deep expertise in power infrastructure and electrification, Frisio brings a critical viewpoint on how energy systems underpin the future of data centres.

Discussions will explore how organisations are approaching emerging markets, where demand is rising but infrastructure and regulatory landscapes can present challenges.

Panellists will also examine how operators are adapting to stricter compliance requirements while maintaining agility in their global strategies.

A key theme will be how infrastructure is evolving to support next-generation workloads.

As AI adoption accelerates, the need for robust, scalable and energy-efficient systems is reshaping design principles across the sector.

The session will highlight how leading organisations are aligning their strategies to meet these demands while positioning themselves for long-term growth.

Join us at Exhibition White City on May 20–21 for Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit. Bringing together industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers, the event offers a platform to explore the trends, technologies and strategies shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

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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