Meet the Industrial AI Leaders at Data Centre LIVE

Industrial AI is rapidly becoming a defining force in the future of data centres, from energy optimisation and predictive maintenance to intelligent automation.

At Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit, the Industrial AI Strategies panel will bring together industry specialists at the forefront of this transformation.

The session will explore how advanced AI technologies are being deployed in complex operational environments, offering attendees practical insight into measurable ROI, risk management and long-term infrastructure strategy.

The discussion comes at a pivotal moment for the sector. As operators seek to manage rising power demands and increasingly sophisticated digital ecosystems, AI-driven decision making is emerging as both a competitive advantage and a necessity.

The panel will feature expert perspectives from leaders across AI, data and enterprise technology, each bringing hands-on experience of implementing intelligent systems at scale.

Soumen Chatterjee: Driving context-aware AI innovation

Soumen Chatterjee, Associate Vice President and Industry Principal for the EMEA region at HCL Technologies, brings more than two decades of experience across cloud, data and cognitive intelligence transformation.

Throughout his career, Soumen has worked with global enterprises across multiple industries, helping organisations unlock value through data-led innovation.

His expertise spans AI engineering, machine learning and enterprise digital strategy, with a particular focus on how businesses can operationalise intelligent technologies responsibly and effectively.

A strong advocate for 'Data-as-a-Product', Soumen is also deeply engaged in conversations surrounding green AI and sustainable technology practices. This is a topic increasingly relevant to the data centre industry as operators work to reduce environmental impact while supporting AI growth.

At the panel, attendees can expect Soumen to offer insight into how contextual intelligence and AI-driven decision making can reshape infrastructure management, while balancing sustainability and operational performance.

Aurélien Decros: Turning data into operational intelligence

Aurélien Decros, Data and AI Factory Solution Architect at Siemens, brings extensive experience in advanced analytics and industrial AI deployment.

Working directly with enterprise clients and technology partners, Aurélien specialises in implementing streaming analytics and AI-powered operational solutions designed to improve efficiency and responsiveness in large-scale environments.

Before joining Siemens, he delivered data and analytics solutions for global investment banks and asset managers, developing expertise in Big Data infrastructure and visualisation technologies.

Aurélien’s academic background further underlines his technical depth, holding Master of Science degrees in Computing, Applied Mathematics and Telecommunications from Telecom Sud-Paris and Aalto University.

His perspective on the panel is expected to focus on the practical realities of deploying AI at scale, including how streaming analytics and intelligent monitoring can support predictive maintenance and enhance operational resilience.

A practical conversation on the future of industrial AI

Soumen and Aurélien will provide attendees with a strategic and technical view of industrial AI adoption across critical infrastructure environments.

The session aims to move beyond theory, focusing instead on real-world implementation strategies and the measurable outcomes organisations can expect from intelligent automation.

Guiding the discussion will be Tim Curtis, Stage Host at BizClik, who will lead the conversation around the opportunities and challenges shaping AI-driven operations across the data centre landscape.

The session offers a valuable opportunity to hear directly from practitioners helping shape the next phase of the AI-enabled industry.

Join us at Exhibition White City in London on 20-21 May for Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit.

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

Secure your place at Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit for unmissable expert discussions and keynotes.