Why Every Data Centre Exec Should Attend Data Centre LIVE

Data Centre LIVE: The Global Summit Event 2026 opens its doors on 20-21 May at Exhibition White City, London. 

Held in person for the first time, the event brings together the global data centre community, with a focus on leadership, innovation and future-focused infrastructure strategy.

With the world's leading operators, technology firms and infrastructure experts gathered under one roof, the summit is the central meeting point for executives navigating the next era of data centre operations. 

The two-day event is a hub for senior leaders who value access to peer-led thinking, real-world solutions and partnerships that can scale with global demand.

Strategic insights that matter

Data Centre LIVE will deliver more than 50 expert speakers across two days, with a curated agenda designed to equip senior decision-makers with the knowledge and tools required to respond to major industry pressures. 

Day 1 kicks off with The Data Centre Leaders Forum, an executive-level panel exploring strategic planning for modern data centres. It offers senior leaders valuable insight into scaling for growth, innovation and operational efficiency.

Through peer discussion and real-world perspectives, executives can benchmark strategies, inform investment decisions and gain clarity on how to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving data centre market.

The event agenda covers 12 dedicated content streams and includes four workshops exclusively tailored for executives. These interactive sessions provide space for deep dives into operational performance, energy strategy, infrastructure modernisation and executive leadership.

Executives will also have the opportunity to attend panels like Power and Energy Management, Women in Data Centres and The Data Centre Sustainability Summit. 

These sessions explore integrating sustainability into strategy, optimising energy use for reliable and cost-effective operations and reducing carbon impact while enabling growth. 

Those joining the panels will gain insight into inclusive leadership, highlighting the role of women in driving innovation, building diverse teams and strengthening organisational performance.

Voices of knowledge at Data Centre LIVE

Event sessions include keynote addresses, fireside chats, panel discussions and innovation showcases, ensuring a mix of perspectives and delivery styles to keep content relevant and engaging.

Attendees range from C-suite leaders and technology strategists to operations heads and sustainability officers, creating a diverse and informed delegate community.

Some of the voices include speakers like Catriona Shearer, Global Head of Data Centre Consulting at JLL Data Centre Solutions, who will feature on a day two panel discussion: Women in Data Centres.

Such a discussion will provide execs with practical perspectives on predictive maintenance and infrastructure management, helping them balance uptime, cost control and sustainability goals while making informed decisions that strengthen resilience and long-term operational performance.

Other panels will see key infrastructure leaders like Paul Greenley the Senior Principal Manager DC Infrastructure & Facilities, Group Data Centres at Vodafone who will be partaking in The Data Centre Operations Forum. 

This particular panel explores strategies that will optimise processes, enhance resilience and maintain operational excellence in increasingly complex and high-demand environments. 

Discussions from innovators like Paul will provide a unique perspective and understanding of efficient data centre operations that are critical to reliable and sustainable data centre performance.

Executive experience with global reach

With more than 1,000 attendees expected, Data Centre LIVE provides a rare opportunity for peer networking at scale. 

The environment is developed to support knowledge exchange and build relationships across regions, functions and sectors. 

Key content streams at Data Centre LIVE include:

• The Data Centre Leaders Forum
  
  
• The AI Data Centre Debate
  
  
• Infrastructure & Facilities Management Forum
  
  
• Energy & Sustainability in Data Centres
  
  
• Power & Energy Management
  
  
• The Future of Data Centre Technology
  
  
• Water Management Strategies
  
  
• Women in Data Centres
  
  
• The Data Centre Sustainability Summit
  
  
• The Future of Design & Build
  
  
• The Data Centre Operations Forum
  
  
• The Data Centre Cooling Forum

In an industry where expectations around sustainability, performance and growth continue to rise, Data Centre LIVE delivers the intelligence and relationships needed to stay ahead. 

For executives responsible for shaping long-term strategy and leading operational delivery, this summit is an essential addition to the 2026 calendar.

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