Panel: Understanding the Global Forces Shaping Data Center Development in Europe

9:40 am - Wednesday 7th October 2026

  • Examining how key global data center trends are likely to shape European investment, design and delivery strategies
  • Assessing the growing challenge of power access, transmission capacity and the geopolitical impact of energy supply disruptions
  • Evaluating increasing scrutiny around water consumption and environmental impact to prepare for sustainable data center growth
  • Exploring how developers and investors can better engage communities and policymakers to build support and enable project delivery

Speakers:

Director - Design
DIGITAL REALTY
VP - Global Energy Advisory
AECOM
Executive Director
SDEA