Why Attend the Global Data Centre Strategy Discussion?

As demand for digital services accelerates across every sector, organisations are facing increasingly complex questions around where to build, how to scale and how to futureproof infrastructure for a new generation of high-density workloads.

Balancing sustainability targets, energy availability and operational cost has become a global challenge.

That is exactly why the Global Data Centre Strategies panel at Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit is set to be one of the event’s standout discussions.

Bringing together senior leaders from across electrification, infrastructure strategy, real estate and data centre solutions, the session will unpack how operators are planning for the next phase of industry growth.

Attendees can expect practical insights into global capacity planning, emerging markets, regulatory pressures and the infrastructure decisions shaping the future of AI and cloud computing.

For data centre and technology professionals navigating rapidly shifting market conditions, the discussion offers a valuable opportunity to hear directly from experts operating at the forefront of transformation.

Global expertise from across the data centre ecosystem

The panel features a cross-section of leaders whose experience spans energy management, telecoms, infrastructure transformation and mission-critical operations.

Representing ABB is Giampiero Frisio, President of ABB Electrification. Giampiero leads the company’s global push to deliver smarter, safer and more sustainable electrification technologies, helping industries increase access to electricity while reducing environmental impact.

His experience in energy management and electrical distribution will bring critical insight into one of the biggest issues facing data centre operators today: powering growth sustainably.

Joining him on the panel is Alex Bennett, Global Strategy Realisation & Transformation Director at NTT Global Data Centers.

Alex has extensive experience driving digital infrastructure growth across global telecommunications markets, including scaling data centre portfolios and commercialising next-generation connectivity services.

His expertise in transformation strategy and infrastructure monetisation offers attendees a valuable perspective on how operators are adapting business models to meet evolving digital demand.

From the solutions and operational side of the industry, Craig Doyle, Senior Director of Data Centre Solutions EMEA at Wesco Anixter, will provide attendees with practical takeaways on delivering resilient, efficient and future-ready data centre environments.

The conversation will also feature Justin Lawson, Regional Managing Director for Europe at CBRE.

With a background in strategic growth and workplace innovation, Justin brings insight into how location strategy and organisational planning are influencing the future of data centre expansion across Europe and beyond.

Hosting the discussion will be Ben Craske, Senior Editor at Data Centre Magazine, guiding the conversation through the trends and challenges currently redefining the sector.

Why this discussion matters now

AI adoption is accelerating infrastructure demand at an unprecedented pace, forcing operators to rethink everything from power density and cooling to site selection and grid access.

At the same time, sustainability expectations from regulators, customers and investors intensify year on year.

This panel will explore how organisations are responding to those pressures while maintaining resilience and profitability across increasingly global portfolios.

Attendees will gain insight into the emerging regions attracting investment, how regulatory frameworks are shaping expansion decisions and what infrastructure leaders are prioritising as AI workloads continue to grow.

This discussion is designed to deliver practical value from some of the sector’s most experienced voices.

It suits those who are planning future capacity, exploring international growth or simply looking to stay ahead of industry trends.

Join us at Exhibition White City 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 shaping the future of data centres.

Secure your place today for this unmissable event.