Phil Alsop

Editor

Data Centre Solutions

Speaker biography will be available soon.

Tim Foster

Director of Energy for Business

Conrad Energy

Tim Foster joined Conrad Energy in 2021 to lead our supply and PPA business. As Director of ‘Energy for Business’, he is responsible for all our tailormade client facing energy solutions, from Match+ green supply through to on-site generation. Tim previously held positions at Sembcorp UK and Statkraft.

Barny Evans

Director of Sustainability and ESG

Turley

Speaker biography will be available soon.

Brandon Smith

Director of Product Management

Zinc Five

Speaker biography will be available soon.

Andrew Skelton

Sales Manager

Centiel

Andrew Skelton, Sales Manager, Centiel, has over a decade of experience in the UPS and Generator industry, originally completing his apprenticeship in Electrical & Electronic Engineering in 2008 while working at Benning UK. He joined CENTIEL in 2019 from AVK-SEG (UK) Ltd where he was a technical engineer responsible for design of turnkey UPS and Generator projects.

Data Centre Location - A Mission Critical Decision?

05th May 2025

This roundtable will explore the strategic importance of selecting the right location for data centres. Discussions will cover factors such as geographic stability, connectivity, energy availability, regulatory compliance, and proximity to end-users. Data centre managers will gain insights into how location impacts operational efficiency, disaster recovery capabilities, and overall service reliability. Attendees will learn best practices for site selection to ensure their data centres can meet current and future demands, making this a crucial topic for anyone involved in data centre planning and operations. Importance: The roundtable will explore the strategic importance of selecting the right location for data centres, emphasizing how geographical factors such as climate, energy availability, and connectivity can significantly impact operational efficiency and sustainability.

Data Centre Design - Building Sustainable, AI-Ready Infrastructure

23rd Jun 2025

This roundtable will focus on the intersection of sustainability and advanced technology; the discussion will delve into designing data centres that are both environmentally friendly and capable of supporting AI workloads. Topics will include energy-efficient architectures, cooling solutions, modular designs, and the integration of AI for predictive maintenance and operational optimization. Data centre operators will benefit from understanding how to future-proof their facilities while minimizing environmental impact, ensuring they can support the next generation of technology with reduced carbon footprints.

Overview: Understand how to integrate and support new technologies ensures that data centres remain competitive and capable of meeting future demands.