The Tech Capital International Finance Forum 2024
22-23 May 2024
London
THE TECH CAPITAL
NOW IN ITS 3RD YEAR
22-23 MAY 2024
The highly anticipated The Tech Capital International Finance Forum and Global Awards is set to take place in London this May 2024, promising an exhilarating and informative event for operational, finance, investment, and regulatory digital infrastructure professionals worldwide.
Embracing the theme of “Building Alliances for Equitable Action”, IFF24 aims to address pressing issues facing the global financial landscape amidst turbulent dynamics. Additionally, this year's agenda includes an expanded focus on the digital infrastructure economy in the Middle East & Africa, providing a comprehensive platform for in-depth discussions and networking opportunities.
Bringing together a distinguished lineup of investment, financing, regulatory, and industry experts, IFF24 offers an exceptional forum for the exchange of groundbreaking ideas, invaluable insights, and strategic networking. Attendees can anticipate expanding their professional network, securing new capital, and gaining the expertise needed to drive their business and digital infrastructure portfolio to unprecedented heights.
The conference presents a unique chance to engage in business discussions with esteemed industry executives, including business leaders, financers, investors, brokers, funders, senior legal advisers, strategists, and trendspotters. With a combined market cap exceeding US$1.2 trillion, the event serves as the ultimate platform for those at the forefront of building the world’s data centres, cell towers, and fibre infrastructure to convene, inspire, and forge valuable connections.
Microsoft
M&A Leader- Cloud Infrastructure
Global Infrastructure
GIP Credit
Partner
Fidelity Investments
Head of Direct Real Estate
Tillman Global Holdings
President
DTCP
Founder & CEO
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
President & Group CEO
Elea Digital Data Centers
Chairman
TakaMol Holding
CEO & Member of the Board of Directors
Princeton Digital Group
Chairman & CEO, Co-Founder
EY Parthenon
Global Head of Digital Infrastructure
PwC
Partner - Technology M&A
Columbia Capital
Venture Partner
Brookfield Asset Management
Vice President, Investments Infrastructure
Data4 Group
CEO
Yondr Group
CFO
State Street
Chief Privacy Officer
PIMCO
EVP, Head of Real Estate Equity, EMEA
IFF24 will bring together over 70 renowned event orators from various industries and continents to share their knowledge and expertise. These speakers are carefully selected for their exceptional communication skills, experience, and unique perspectives. Attendees can expect to learn from the best in the industry and gain insights that will help them excel in their respective fields.
IFF24 is an excellent platform for networking with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and interact with professionals from various industries and connections, making new connections, and forging partnerships that could lead to future collaborations and investment. The event also provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to showcase their skills and expertise to potential employers or clients.
IFF24 provides cutting-edge agenda that is relevant, timely, and actionable. From keynote speeches to interactive panels, attendees will gain practical knowledge and skills that they can apply in their personal and professional lives. Additionally, the event is designed to be forward-looking, providing attendees with insights into emerging trends and market opportunities.
Pre-approved pass holders only |Where cloud meets data centre and hyperscale meets edge. A private seminar by Structure Research for finance, investment and real estate professionals interested in the growing opportunities presented by the infrastructure services ecosystem – hyperscale, data centre, edge and managed cloud – on a global basis. Analysts will provide a data-driven look at the market and time will be made for Q&A. This session is open to Premium Pass holders only.
• 13:30 - 14:00 - ARRIVALS & REGISTRATION
• 14:00 - 14:10 - INTRODUCTION
Candice Rodriguez, Director of Client Relations, Structure Research
• 14:10 - 15:10 - TEMPERATURE CHECK
Analyst Keynote | After a global pandemic, frenetic hyperscale global expansion, unprecedented growth, the emergence of macroeconomic headwinds and the sudden rise of AI, it is hard to pin down exactly where the sector is. We answer the fundamental question: where are we and where are we going? What are the challenges and where are the opportunities in Internet infrastructure?
Philbert Shih, Managing Director, Structure Research
• 15:15 - 16:15 - EUROPEAN MARKET SNAPSHOTS
Analyst Keynote | The data centre market in Europe continues to push forward and is now making its way outside the core FLAP markets. With various land and power constraints, and the need to access global connectivity routes, the sector is expanding into southern Europe and other adjacent markets. We take a closer look at the supply and demand dynamics in select European markets, while tracking and projecting hyperscale build patterns and tendencies.
Ainsley Woods, Research Director, Structure Research and Sacha Kavanagh, Research Director, Structure Research
• 16:15 - 16:30 - COFFEE & TEA BREAK
• 16:30 - 17:00 - Q&A & DISCUSSION
Structure Invest London is presented by:
Structure ResearchFounder & Managing Director
Structure ResearchResearch Director
Structure ResearchResearch Director, EMEA
Structure ResearchDirector
Premium Pass holders only | Join us in London on May 22 for an extraordinary evening of celebration and recognition as part of IFF24. We cordially invite you to secure your passes now and be a part of this unforgettable event. This year, the awards will feature a networking drinks reception followed by a special celebratory dinner, and an awards show creating an enchanting atmosphere for all attendees. Featuring The Tech Capital's Global Awards Head Juge Karen Bach, The Tech Capital's Founder João Marques Lima, and several special guests.
The event schedule is as follows:
• 6:20pm - Arrivals, Registration & Welcome Drinks Reception
• 7:20pm - Awards Ceremony
• 8:20pm - Awards Dinner
• 11:00pm - Carriages
*Dress code: Business Formal
TTC Global AWARDS' HEAD JUDGECEO, IX ACQUISITION CORP.
The Tech CapitalManaging Editor
Kindly hosted by InfraPartners | Leverage this unparalleled chance to confab, connect, network, and engage in business discussions with esteemed industry executives within the esteemed confines of the Great Hall. Make the most of IFF's brand new, cutting-edge event portal, offering seamless scheduling for personalized 1-1 meetings, ensuring a productive and impactful networking experience.
An introductory message from The Tech Capital for the International Finance Forum 2024 audience.
The Tech CapitalManaging Editor
KEYNOTE | Explore the interplay between the diverse economic landscapes of Europe, North America, Asia, Latin America, and beyond, and their profound implications for digital infrastructure development. This session is tailored to provide a focused analysis of the global economic outlook, emphasizing its direct relevance to the investment and expansion strategies within the digital infrastructure industry. Amidst a fragmented world, the digital infrastructure sector has built alliances for equitable action and demonstrated resolute collective action in tackling significant challenges.
From substantial multi-billion Dollar consolidations to robust capital commitments in real estate deployment, the industry has strategically prioritised serving the global demand for artificial intelligence (AI), connectivity and cloud services. This keynote will deliver a sharp assessment of the global digital infrastructure finance and investment landscape across multiple regions, shedding light on Wall Street's influence, apprehensions regarding a potential bear market scenario, and offering valuable insights into the path forward for industry stakeholders.
PANEL | Against a backdrop of ongoing development challenges, the forum will dissect valuation dynamics and strategic expansion approaches in the digital infrastructure sector. Despite pervasive geopolitical uncertainties and global electoral activities, the digital infrastructure realm continues to offer compelling investment prospects, distinct from many other industries especially on the back of AI demand.
In fact, AI, in all its applications, is predicted to contribute some US$15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, according to the World Economic Forum. On the back of all this, this peer gathering will provide a comprehensive assessment of data centres, fibre, cell towers, and edge real estate, offering a crucial pulse check for participants. The dynamic debate will centre on pivotal issues, including:
• Challenges in capital allocation amid international conflicts and shifting geopolitics.
• The pivotal role of energy in digital infrastructure investment
• Forecast of the market's trajectory over the next 12-18 months, encompassing the immediate influence of AI on market demand.
EY ParthenonGlobal Head of Digital Infrastructure
ST Telemedia Global Data CentresPresident & Group CEO
Tillman Global HoldingsPresident
Data4 GroupCEO
Elea Digital Data CentersChairman
FIRESIDE | Expanding on its esteemed tradition of special engagements, The Tech Capital is set to host a momentous occasion in 2024 as this fireside conversation takes the stage to deliver an exclusive deep dive into The Ocean Cleanup's role in saving our oceans.
CRYSTAL PEAK ACQUISITIONCO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
The Ocean CleanupChief Development Officer
Kindly hosted by Simmons & Simmons | Leverage this unparalleled chance to confab, connect, network, and engage in business discussions with esteemed industry executives within the esteemed confines of the Great Hall. Make the most of IFF's brand new, cutting-edge event portal, offering seamless scheduling for personalized 1-1 meetings, ensuring a productive and impactful networking experience.
PANEL | Amid the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the global landscape is witnessing a surge in geopolitical tensions, a...
HSBC Bank plcManaging Director, Investment Banking
Palistar CapitalInvestment Partner
Columbia CapitalVenture Partner
Guggenheim PartnersSenior Managing Director
UKMember of Parliament
Schneider ElectricVP
PANEL | The Middle East's digital financial landscape is experiencing a profound transformation, characterised by a convergence of regulatory and...
Gulf Data Centre AssociationFounder
Pinsent Masons LLPPartner
DATACENTERHAWKEMEA REGIONAL DIRECTOR
PANEL | This panel will delve into the global investment race driven by pro-business data regulation and its implications for...
Simmons & Simmons LLPPartner, Real Estate – Co-lead Data Centres
State StreetChief Privacy Officer
Telehouse EuropeGeneral Counsel & Chief Risk Officer
VP AI Worldwide, SUSECloud Expert, European Commission
KEYNOTE | Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) serve as vital international financial institutions, chartered by multiple countries to promote economic development...
IFC, World Bank GroupSenior Investment Officer
PANEL | The imperative expansion of digital infrastructure across emerging markets necessitates a substantial infusion of investment, underscoring the indispensable...
KfW IPEX-Bank GmbHVice President, Infrastructure
TakaMol HoldingCEO & Member of the Board of Directors
ODATACFO
European Investment Bank (EIB)Head of Division, Digital Infrastructure
Data4 GroupChief Commercial Officer
PANEL | In recent decades, there has been a growing emphasis on digital infrastructure development and funding across Africa. Despite...
Simmons & SimmonsOf Counsel
FinnfundInvestment Manager
PAIX Data CentresCEO & Founder
Repat AfricaAfrican Digital Infrastructure Builder
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM)Investment Director & Head of Investment Strategy
Kindly hosted by CyrusOne | Leverage this unparalleled chance to confab, connect, network, and engage in business discussions with esteemed industry executives within the esteemed confines of the Great Hall. Make the most of IFF's brand new, cutting-edge event portal, offering seamless scheduling for personalized 1-1 meetings, ensuring a productive and impactful networking experience.
KEYNOTE | In the wake of the imperative shift from fossil fuels to clean energy, the global focus on securing...
Infrapartners LLCCTO
KEYNOTE | This keynote session on GCC outward investments globally will provide an in-depth exploration of the Gulf Cooperation Council's...
Actel ConsultingFounder & Managing Partner
PANEL | Mega-cap technology stocks – companies with valuations over US$200 billion – have lost several trillions of Dollars in...
Cambridge Management ConsultingSenior Partner
KB Kookmin BankHead of Project and Infrastructure Finance EMEA
GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER LLPPARTNER
Vantage Data CentersCFO EMEA
IPI PartnersManaging Director
MicrosoftM&A Leader- Cloud Infrastructure
PANEL | The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) emerges as a prospective powerhouse in the realm of digital infrastructure, positioned at...
Actel ConsultingFounder & Managing Partner
Quantum SwitchFounder & CEO
ConnectedComputeCEO
Pure Data Centres GroupCEO
PANEL | Private equity, private debt, venture capital, real estate, and other private markets have historically reaped the benefits of...
PMP StrategyPartner
EvercoreSenior Managing Director
PwCPartner - Technology M&A
ArdianManaging Director - Digital Infrastructure
JefferiesEMEA Head of Digital Infrastructure, Investment Banking
EdgeConneXSVP Corporate Finance
PANEL | The surge in data traffic is catalysing substantial investments in data transmission infrastructures, with the footprint and capacity...
Fide PartnersManaging Partner, EMEA
africa infrastructure investment managersSenior Advisor
Standard Bank PlcEVP, TMT
Danseb ConsultingManaging Director
SAEx International Management LtdMANAGING DIRECTOR & CEO
Kindly hosted by QScale | Leverage this unparalleled chance to confab, connect, network, and engage in business discussions with esteemed industry executives within the esteemed confines of the Great Hall. Make the most of IFF's brand new, cutting-edge event portal, offering seamless scheduling for personalized 1-1 meetings, ensuring a productive and impactful networking experience.
PANEL | Dive into the intricate realms of capital expenditure, debt, and equity financing as pivotal components shaping the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the digital infrastructure sector. With a sharp focus on the impact of these financial considerations on the total cost of ownership, the session will elucidate the influence of fiscal incentives, including tax breaks, on M&A transactions. In an era where private equity entities wield substantial influence, the panel will scrutinize the evolving dynamics of dealmaking and forecast the forthcoming trends. Moreover, it will expound on the burgeoning significance of the banking sector in facilitating M&A activities within the digital infrastructure domain. Additionally, panellists will discuss:
• The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in M&A processes;
• The potential headwinds and challenges that industry players should anticipate;
• The implications of deglobalisation on M&A activities, presenting a comprehensive assessment of valuation multiples within the digital infrastructure sector.
NewmarkVICE CHAIRMAN
GIP CreditPartner
Fidelity InvestmentsHead of Direct Real Estate
Brookfield Asset ManagementVice President, Investments Infrastructure
SMBCDirector
GoogleGlobal Infrastructure
Yondr GroupCFO
PANEL | In the midst of the burgeoning momentum of new digital infrastructure vehicles, this panel aims to dissect the evolving landscape of scale-up ventures within the digital infrastructure sector, specifically focusing on seed capital considerations.
Engaging in a comprehensive discussion, the panel will strategically analyse the financing structures, risk assessments, and transformative shifts that underpin the pivotal decision-making process for potential investment opportunities. Furthermore, the panel will:
• Delve into the type of capital being mobilised and the investor profile shaping these investments;
• Explore the evaluation criteria and critical milestones involved in the journey from start-up inception to scaling up operations within the digital infrastructure realm;
• Forecast the key players poised to partake in the forthcoming surge of digital infrastructure mergers and acquisitions throughout the 2030s, shedding light on the anticipated trends and market forces that will define this dynamic era of industry growth and consolidation.
GDA CapitalCo-Founder & CEO
PIMCOEVP, Head of Real Estate Equity, EMEA
DTCPFounder & CEO
QScaleEVP - Finance
Kao DataCFO
Kindly hosted by Kao Data | Leverage this unparalleled chance to confab, connect, network, and engage in business discussions with esteemed industry executives within the esteemed confines of the Great Hall. Make the most of IFF's brand new, cutting-edge event portal, offering seamless scheduling for personalized 1-1 meetings, ensuring a productive and impactful networking experience.
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