Why Leaders Should Attend the Sovereign Data Centres Panel

Data sovereignty has rapidly shifted from a policy talking point to boardroom priority.

As governments sharpen regulations around where data is stored, processed and secured, organisations are under growing pressure to rethink the infrastructure underpinning their digital operations.

That is why the “Sovereign Data Centres” panel is so important for data centre professionals to attend at the upcoming event, Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit.

Bringing together experts from across data centre operations, cloud infrastructure, policy, defence and digital transformation, the session will explore how sovereign data centre models are evolving to meet mounting demands around compliance, national resilience and regional control of critical digital infrastructure.

A seat at Data Centre LIVE is an opportunity to understand how sovereignty is shaping investment strategies, cloud adoption, AI deployment and infrastructure design across the global data centre sector.

Attendees will hear from an impressive line-up of industry leaders who bring perspectives spanning hyperscale operations, cloud strategy, defence intelligence and European digital policy.

Mark Lewis, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Pulsant

Mark Lewis brings nearly three decades of experience across digital infrastructure, data centres, connectivity and global technology platforms.

Having held leadership roles at companies including Digital Realty, Iron Mountain and SoftIron, he offers deep expertise in how compute, networks and ecosystems converge to support modern digital economies.

At Pulsant, he focuses on infrastructure growth, AI and HPC economics and helping organisations translate technical complexity into strategic business decisions.

Yash Issur, CEO at Nxtra

Yash Issur has spent more than 14 years building, operating and investing in data centres across emerging markets worldwide.

Before leading Nxtra by Airtel Africa, he oversaw data centre procurement, portfolio and risk at Amazon Web Services.

His expertise spans operational resilience, infrastructure expansion and security strategy, giving him a valuable perspective on how sovereign infrastructure is developing across fast-growing digital economies.

Martin Hosken, Technical Director for Defence and Intelligence at Red Hat

Hear also from Martin Hosken, who works at the intersection of cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI and national security. 

At Red Hat, he collaborates with defence and intelligence organisations across EMEA to shape secure cloud and sovereign technology strategies.

A recognised thought leader in hybrid cloud and sovereign cloud technologies, Martin also contributes to UK and European policy discussions around digital trust, cyber resilience and secure systems.

Matt Tebay, Director, Enterprise Business at OVHcloud

With two decades of experience in cloud strategy and business development, Matt Tebay specialises in helping organisations navigate digital transformation through scalable cloud solutions.

At OVHcloud, he leads enterprise engagement and works closely with customers across multiple industries to deliver resilient and secure cloud infrastructure strategies.

Michael Winterson, Secretary General at the European Data Centre Association

Michael Winterson is one of Europe’s most prominent voices on digital infrastructure policy and regulation.

Having previously served as President and Chair of Policy for the EUDCA, he now leads the organisation’s advocacy efforts across Europe, engaging directly with governments and regulators on the role of data centres within the digital economy.

His experience also includes senior commercial roles at Equinix following the acquisition of IXEurope.

It is not too late to secure your place at Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit.

Join industry leaders at Exhibition White City in London on 20–21 May to gain practical insight from experts, hear real-world case studies and connect with the decision-makers shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

Click here to purchase tickets for yourself or for your team.