InfraPartners is enabling the global AI revolution by delivering flexible, prefabricated data center solutions specifically designed for GPU infrastructure.

We are setting a new global standard for digital infrastructure by enabling businesses and governments to deploy scalable, upgradeable data centers — purpose-built for AI demands and products. Our turnkey, prefabricated data center solutions are scalable to gigawatts, accelerate revenue generation, provide schedule certainty and are flexible to maximize returns based on the power available at the site.

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InfraPartners products are developed using our Standard Reference Design (SRD) framework, a repeatable blueprint that accelerates how we design, manufacture, and deploy infrastructure. SRDs codify what is standard and what is configurable, providing our customers the advantage of speed without constraining their projects’ requirements.

Our products solve for multiple scenarios, from compact, integrated data centers to campus-scale AI factories and rapidly deployable aisle distribution within existing data halls. We help hyperscalers, colocation providers, GPU-as-a-Service operators and sovereign hosting firms bring capacity online faster and give them options to scale incrementally.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world’s key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions.

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On.

We believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. Our generation is facing a tectonic shift in energy transition and industrial revolution catalyzed by accelerated digitization in a more electric world. Electricity is the most efficient and best vector for decarbonization; combined with circular economy approach, we will achieve climate-positive impact as part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

With an extensive sector knowledge, VIPA Digital is uniquely positioned to support Investors, Developers, Operators and Consumers of Data Centre Infrastructure as they navigate complex business decisions. The team has first-hand experience in ‘cradle-to-grave’, lifecycle assessment, for Retail, Wholesale and Hyperscale platforms in both established and emerging markets.

Our ‘Connected Thinking’ approach ensures end-to-end evaluation that optimises investment criteria with site selection, construction management, market intelligence, sales engineering and customer service levels. With a track record of delivery across a wide range of local, regional and international organisations with the common objective of operating profitably and providing the best end-user experience.

With technology developing so quickly in countless directions, our TMT team works with an increasingly diverse range of clients.

We work with players across the sector and capital stack. We have deep relationships with technology firms as well as advising those investing in and creating the digital infrastructure of the future like infrastructure and PE funds, data centre developers and operators , global telcos, social media companies, and satellite providers, along with clients in digital health and fintech. Not just on one off high-profile matters like M&A, but on day-to-day challenges including IP disputes, regulatory issues, data protection, employment and litigation. We’re as happy advising on the physical assets as we are the electrons moving through them.

We’re trusted for the quality and range of our knowledge. We don’t just understand your business, we also know what’s happening across the sector. What your competitors are doing. Where the next big challenges are coming from.

And as the pace of global technological development continues, our international network comes into its own.

We’re a highly collaborative firm, working together across offices, practice teams and jurisdictions to deliver fully rounded advice on a global scale.

Whatever the TMT industry comes up with next, we’ll help you stay at the forefront.

CyrusOne is a leading global data center developer and operator specializing in delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions across the globe. With more than 50 high-performance mission-critical facilities worldwide, the Company ensures the continued operation of digital infrastructure for nearly 1,000 customers, including approximately 200 Fortune 1000 companies.

CyrusOne’s leading global platform of hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud deployments offers customers colocation, hyperscale, and build-to-suit environments, which help enhance the strategic connections of its essential data infrastructures and support the achievement of sustainability goals. CyrusOne’s build-to-suit offerings include an enhanced, state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) workload-specific data center solution, Intelliscale™, that addresses the rapidly growing needs of customers’ AI applications and services.

CyrusOne data centers offer world-class flexibility, enabling clients to modernize, simplify, and rapidly respond to changing demands. Combining exceptional financial strength, a broad global footprint, and continued investment in key digital gateway markets, CyrusOne provides the world’s largest companies with long-term stability and strategic advantage at scale.

DigitalBridge (NYSE: DBRG) is a leading global alternative asset manager dedicated to investing in digital infrastructure. With a heritage of 30 years investing in and operating businesses across the digital ecosystem, including cell towers, data centers, fiber, small cells, and edge infrastructure, the DigitalBridge team manages $115 billion of infrastructure assets on behalf of its limited partners and shareholders. For more information, visit: www.digitalbridge.com.

Echelon Data Centres develops and operates large-scale data centre infrastructure assets to help meet the growing global demand for connected digital data and computing resources. We have a fast-growing portfolio of data centre and power generation and storage facilities in Ireland, the UK, Europe and North America.

All of Echelon’s facilities are built and operated ethically and sustainably. We recognise our responsibilities to our people and partners, to our communities, to the society we are a part of, and to the planet we all share.

We provide high-end technical and professional services for the entire lifecycle of data centers. With a commitment to quality, precision, innovation, technology, and sustainability, we empower people and the industry’s ecosystem.

Our goal is to transform data center operations worldwide through greater efficiencies, sharing knowledge, realizing demonstrable value, and by building long-term relationships.

Delivering sustainable outcomes – it starts and ends with us.

AdaniConneX was formed to empower digital India with a national platform of data centers. The joint venture leverages Adani’s expertise in full-stack energy management, renewable power and real estate development, as well as its experience in building and managing large infrastructure projects throughout India. As a trusted provider of data center solutions to some of the largest and most demanding companies in the world, EdgeConneX brings extensive data center expertise and industry-leading technology solutions to the venture.

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dAIx Ventures is a new global leader in data center development, uniquely positioned to meet the exponential demands of the artificial intelligence and high-performance computing revolution.

We provide a fully integrated, end-to-end solution, from strategic land acquisition to the operation of advanced, sustainable, and AI-optimized data centers. Our mission is to accelerate the global digital and AI revolution by building large-scale, sustainable, cutting-edge data centers that empower the world's innovators.

Born from the synthesis of proven expertise from the world's most successful data center developers, dAIx Ventures combines decades of industry leadership with cutting-edge Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

Veremark is a b2b background screening and reference checking platform useable by any company that wants to hire with less risk.

We have digitised and automated the traditional slow and manual processes that either get overlooked or cost companies time and money whilst providing a poor experience to the candidate.

Veremark checks are faster, data-compliant and insightful.

Backed by EQT Infrastructure, part of the global investment organization EQT, EdgeConneX provides a full range of sustainable data center solutions worldwide. We work closely with our customers to offer choices in location, scale, and type of facility, from Hyperlocal to Hyperscale. EdgeConneX is a global leader in anytime, anywhere, and any scale data center services for a diverse portfolio of industries, including Cloud, AI, Content, Networks, and more. With a mission predicated on taking care of our customers, our people, and our planet, EdgeConneX strives to Empower Your Edge.

Applied Digital (Nasdaq: APLD) named Best Data Center in the Americas 2025 by Datacloud — designs, builds, and operates high-performance, sustainably engineered data centers and colocation services for artificial intelligence, cloud, networking, and blockchain workloads. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, and founded in 2021, the company combines hyperscale expertise, proprietary waterless cooling, and rapid deployment capabilities to deliver secure, scalable compute at industry-leading speed and efficiency, while creating economic opportunities in underserved communities through its award-winning Polaris Forge AI Factory model.

DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly-connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpin our customers’ digital growth in Europe.

DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.

datacenterHawk was founded on the vision that companies making million- and billion-dollar decisions around digital infrastructure needed a trusted resource like those that existed for other commercial real estate sectors. In 2014, David Liggitt founded datacenterHawk to provide a comprehensive view of data center real estate, with the goal of helping companies make better decisions. Our platform launched in 2015 with coverage of primary markets in North America. Since then, our team and our coverage has gone global. We now track over 49 markets every quarter, and have experts in every region of the globe.

Torch Partners is a leading M&A and private capital markets adviser to the Digital Infrastructure, Software and Technology sectors. The deep knowledge of these fast-growing industry sectors among their senior-led specialist teams has evolved over 20 years of successfully advising and supporting mid-market public companies and private equity investors on their M&A and growth equity transactions.

The Torch Partners team focuses on creating valuable long-term relationships with ambitious, high-growth companies, their management teams and top tier private equity investors. We bring domain-led insights and strategic value to our projects across M&A, private capital markets, SPAC & IPO advisory. Torch’s success over the last two decades has been driven by a distinct combination of uncompromising, independent advice and a focus on strong long-term relationships with key decision makers across corporates, the private equity landscape and founder-led companies, resulting in a track record of repeat client engagements.

We bring insight driven analytical rigour, sector domain knowledge and a 'think like an investor' mindset to distinctly position each technology business we represent. Operating from our offices in London and Paris, we provide advice to clients on a global basis across four technology focus areas:

• Digital Infrastructure

• Software, Data & Analytics and Tech-Enabled

• FinTech

• Digital Consumer

Phi, Sustainable Technology Campuses (STC™) are about developing net zero data centres that connect and benefit local people and local business as well as nationwide and internationally. Ensuring that they are ethically powered by locally available renewable energies to create a better harmony between the environment, technology, and society.

Phi was formed by Chris Miller and Mike West and registered in 2022. Chris and Mike have been developing multi-million $USD digital infrastructure projects from site selection, design, build and operations for 20 years in multiple geographies. Having completed a major project (Chayora) at the end of 2021 Phi was formed to deliver Sustainable Technology Campuses in the UK.

Established in 2004, RED Engineering Design is a global company of specialist building services and ICT engineers and has led the drive towards the zero-carbon goal for almost two decades by providing step-change low-carbon solutions.

In essence, RED leverages its technical prowess to empower the global digital infrastructure, assisting clients in realising ambitious visions for zero-carbon built environments across the entire lifecycle of building projects.

Boasting over 20 years of exemplary client service, RED's acclaim for leading technical capabilities is rooted in exceptional talent, a supportive work environment, and an unwavering dedication to diversity and inclusion.

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the year ending December 31, 2022, Newmark generated revenues of approximately $2.7 billion. As of June 30, 2023, Newmark’s company-owned offices, together with its business partners, operate from approximately 170 offices with over 7,400 professionals around the world. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

Datacenter People is the leading executive search and recruitment company serving the datacenter, cloud and internet sectors worldwide; empowering the identification and engagement of hard-to-find datacenter and cloud talent.

We work exclusively with datacenter construction and engineering companies, enterprise and hyperscale operators, colocation providers, investors and infrastructure real estate companies, cloud service providers and companies supplying datacenter infrastructure (power, cooling, network, software).

Nyxium builds infrastructure intelligence for the AI era.

As energy systems, data centres, and industrial infrastructure scale to support AI, projects increasingly fail at the point of siting, permitting, and grid access. These are not software problems. They are physical, regulatory, and operational constraints.

Nyxium is an agentic scouting platform for energy, data centres, mining, and manufacturing. We combine geospatial analysis, regulatory intelligence, grid constraints, and environmental and community risk into a single decision layer to support early-stage infrastructure planning.

Our platform helps developers, utilities, and public-sector stakeholders identify sites and pathways that are buildable in practice, not just suitable in theory. We focus on what can be built, remain compliant, and operate over time.

Nyxium supports infrastructure decisions from early site selection through permitting readiness and long-term viability, helping reduce delay, risk, and downstream failure in critical projects.

We exist to make the AI era physically possible, by ensuring the infrastructure behind it can actually be deployed.

Structure Research is an independent research and consulting firm with a specific focus on the cloud and data centre segments within the Internet infrastructure market. We are devoted to understanding, tracking and projecting the future of infrastructure service providers. Our mission is to publish the best research and analysis, and supply the most comprehensive data sets, about the Internet infrastructure services market. We provide the information and perspective necessary to make accurate strategic decisions.

The Pacific Telecommunications Council is recognized as the global non-profit membership organization promoting the advancement of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the Pacific Rim, the most dynamic geography of the world, spanning over 40 nations.

PTC is at the nexus of two of the most important trends on the senior leadership agenda today: the rise of the networked digital society and the exponential economic growth in Asia and beyond.

The Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA) is the trade organization of data centres on the African continent. The ADCA unites leading data centres in the Africa with a common mission: the strengthening of economic growth and the profiling of the data centre sector to society, government and media.

Established in 2012, the association is registered under Belgian Royal Charter and is run by its members, for its members.

Membership is available to data centre operators with a presence in Europe, as well as vendors, consultants, and trade associations. Our policies and initiatives are consistently centres around data centre operators, both in defining the data centre of the future and in regulated markets. The EUDCA provides numerous opportunities for engagement in best practices and participation in political decision-making.

Vision​: To build a cutting-edge Infrastructure connecting datacenters across the Caribbean to facilitate the proliferation of the digital economy in the region.

Mission: Create a consolidated Caribbean market and digital economy.

Objective: To foster the growth, collaboration, and excellence of datacenter operators and technology infrastructure providers in the Caribbean region by promoting best practices, advocating for the industry’s interests, facilitating knowledge sharing, and advancing innovation and sustainability.

France Datacenter promotes the sector as a pillar of the digital economy to public authorities. We disseminate best practices between professionals and promote the reliability and performance of the sector in the media.

Dutch Data Center Association (DDA) is the trade association for data centers in the Netherlands, the bedrock of the Dutch economy. The DDA unites leading data centers in The Netherlands in a common mission: to strengthen the economic growth and awareness of the data center sector to government, media and society.

The DDA works from three focus areas: Energy & Sustainability, Education & Employment and Digital Economy & Mainport. We are committed to make the power usage of the industry more sustainable and efficient, and we focus on the reuse of data center residual heat. Furthermore, in close cooperation with education institutions, we create data center courses and enthuse students to choose a career in the data center industry. Lastly, we promote our industry and our position as Digital Gateway to Europe.

We also contribute to discussions about technical standards in the sector, and we actively facilitate our members and partners with information about relevant market developments during our (internal) events, publications and media channels.

Belgian Digital Infrastructure Association is the organization that promotes leading companies, from the Digital Infrastructure ecosystem in Belgium.

The BDIA Partner Program aims to actively promote interaction between data centers and suppliers. The program is intended for quality suppliers of technology and services that focus on data centers in Belgium. With the common goal of promoting a growing data center market. More information can be requested using the form below.

Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, nonprofit, professional association of individuals connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all. Since its launch in 2016, the organization has brought together 6,000 individuals across 130 countries, a community representing USD 150+ billion in infrastructure projects. iMasons provides an agnostic platform for members to connect, grow, and give back across four strategic pillars: Education, Inclusion, Innovation, and Sustainability.

The Nomad Futurist Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to demystify the world of digital infrastructure and the related technologies that impact every aspect of our daily lives. Our primary focus is to empower and inspire younger generations through exposure to the underlying technologies that power our digital world. Through the contributions of our supporters, we are launching global programs in partnership with a range of education providers, NGOs and other nonprofit organizations committed to educating children in underprivileged communities.

Digital Garden Tokyo is a premier two day summit designed to position Japan as Asia's leader in digital infrastructure. This innovative event will convene global digital infrastructure leaders alongside Japan's top interdisciplinary experts to foster collaboration and explore new opportunities. Participants will include key stakeholders from digital operators, government, investment, real estate, and service sectors; focusing on advancing Japan as a vital hub in the Asia Pacific region. Despite Japan's significant economic stature and role in the global data center market, there is a conspicuous absence of a major data center conference. Digital Garden Tokyo aims to fill this void, underscoring the growing importance of establishing a leading conference in Japan to cater to the expanding needs of the digital infrastructure community.

As an International, non-profit association, SubOptic is dedicated to promoting the development and sustainability of global subsea fiber-optic cable and connectivity infrastructure.

The SubOptic Association is invested in the long-term success of the subsea fiber-optic communications industry, encouraging members to participate in workforce development issues, fundraising and program development, and educational partnerships to attract and retain human capital to our industry.

Athens Riviera Forum is an independent, non-profit organization fostering multistakeholder engagement, dialogue, and synergies among leaders from Europe, the United States, the Middle East, and beyond. Through major forums, high-level dialogues, and impactful initiatives, the Forum advances economic cooperation, investment, and sustainable development, nationally, regionally, and globally.

The Annual Athens Riviera Summit is an international forum uniting leading government officials, investors, business figures, and institutional representatives from around the globe to propel multilateral economic dialogue and partnership-building, promote sustainable growth, and drive investments.

TerraByte Data Centers is a pioneering force in the digital infrastructure landscape, where sustainability and technological innovation converge seamlessly as an integral part of its DNA.

At Terra, green energy is more than a checkbox; it’s the foundation of a new era of profitability and competitiveness. By harnessing cutting-edge energy delivery solutions and balancing green energy with power demands and the grid. Terra reduces carbon emissions while ensuring energy efficiency at every level, from the rack to the national system.

Built for the demands of today and the unpredictability of tomorrow, Terra's exascale-sites are designed to support the evolving needs of AI and beyond—fully scalable for Industry 5.0. These data centers represent a paradigm shift, challenging traditional notions of data infrastructure. By incorporating renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and energy storage, Terra is not only slashing operational costs but setting new standards for sustainable, future-proof computing environments.

Power management is agile and intelligent, ensuring green energy isn’t just about ethical responsibility but a competitive edge that drives down costs and boosts resilience. Terra’s campuses are positioned to be the nexus of an interconnected global infrastructure, where the balance of innovation and sustainability fuels growth.

The result?

Next-gen data centers that are as dynamic, sustainable, and profitable as the future demands.

This is TerraByte.

STL Partners helps telcos, technology, and digital infrastructure companies to innovate, grow and stay ahead of the competition. We provide actionable insights and practical guidance on emerging challenges and opportunities, with a focus on innovation and identifying new sources of growth.

The only platform for Cloud & Data Center teams to grow specialized skills & certifications

The Innovorg platform is designed to identify and fill skill and certification gaps in Cloud and Data Center organizations, delivering high-quality, AI-powered experiences tailored to your unique needs. But that’s not all. It also establishes connections between teams, roles, skills, products & services, and outcomes, offering a real-time, ongoing view of skill levels, skills capacity, talent mobility, and more.

The Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact brings together over 100 Data Centres operators and providers of cloud infrastructures services and 22 Sector Association across Europe representing the majority of all market actors in Europe. Established with the support of the European Commission and launched by Executive Vice President Timmermans in January 2021, the Pact is an unprecedented initiative by the data centre industry in Europe to proactively define and promote specific measures and targets to achieve climate neutrality across the sector by 2030.

This multi-author, visionary book series features the voices, stories, and perspectives of leading decision-makers in the data center and network infrastructure industry who are passionate about drastically reducing carbon emissions for a more sustainable Earth.

Empowering other industries’ digital transformations, our innovators from around the globe share their timely insights to inspire positive and ever-lasting change and sustainability.

But it’s more than a book series; it’s a movement. Join us as we raise awareness, educate, share real-world examples, pledge our commitment and work together to heal this world and provide a lasting legacy for our children.

The FTTH Council Europe is an industry association with a mission to advance ubiquitous full fibre-based connectivity to the whole of Europe.

Fibre is the future-proof, climate-friendly infrastructure that enables an unparalleled fixed and wireless experience as well as new innovative digital technologies and services, empowering a leading Digital Society in Europe. This is a crucial prerequisite for safeguarding Europe’s global competitiveness while playing a leading global role in sustainability.

Our vision is that fibre connectivity will transform and enhance the way we live, do business and interact, connecting everyone and everything, everywhere.

FTTH Council Europe is also responsible for the organisation of the annual FTTH Conference, the largest fibre event in the world, recognised as the principle networking occasion for anyone in the business of fibre enabled technologies and services. Since 2004, the FTTH Council team have run this event to provide all types of operators, policy makers, investors, vendors and with the opportunity to network, source information and do business.

Connected Britain brings together 8,000 industry experts, innovators, and policymakers to shape the future of the UK’s digital economy. With top speakers, cutting-edge exhibitors, and the best networking opportunities you'll get under one roof, it’s the must-attend event for those driving the nation’s digital transformation.

The Young Data Centre Association is an organisation helping to connect young professionals in the data centre industry. The YDCA provides a platform for networking, professional development and learning with interactive panels, events and regular market updates.

The organisation was established in January 2024 and has since grown to nearly 100 members.

News, Views and insights about the Data Center and Digital Infrastructure industry across Asia.

Your place to learn about the fastest growing category of Infrastructure and Real Estate investment in the world.

Edge Industry Review (EdgeIR.com) is a news, analysis and industry resource website documenting the changes taking place on the edge of the internet infrastructure market – the present and the future of Edge Computing.

Today, there are a variety of definitions of Edge Computing. We will cover the debates that are occurring and explain their implications for the network operator, data center operator, cloud provider and the people and investors that are building new services. As part of the discussion, we will also present the viewpoints of the thought leaders of the Edge Internet Economy.

The next Internet evolution is upon us and EdgeIR.com will be at the forefront with insightful news and commentary.

Data Center POST embraces the stories, solutions, technologies and opportunities available throughout the data center ecosystem. Our number-one driver is ensuring our readers understand the trends, challenges and opportunities facing data center providers, customers and suppliers buying and selling these services. Data Center POST adds new information and content daily to ensure our readers stay informed of the ever-changing data and technology shaping the communications infrastructure space.

Since it was launched in 1997, Total Telecom has tracked and reported on the landmark changes in global communications, including technologies corporate developments that have changed the world. Today we have a loyal community of more than 250,000 senior executives from across the industry who access our content via the website, daily email newsletters, and social media.

TelecomNewsroom is a central source for news, comments and insights related to the global telecom industry. With an emphasis on the infrastructure, cloud solutions, data center, colocation, network providers, global IP backbone providers and more, TelecomNewsroom is more than just a blog, it’s a home on the net and resource to provide you the insights you need to succeed. The blog is maintained by iMiller Public Relations to learn more visit www.imillerpr.com to submit news or articles contact us today.

Everything we do is focused on helping businesses and individuals seeking practical support with their communications needs. We value our independent ownership which means that we owe no obligation to anyone – except you, the client.

The advice we offer is thoughtful, accountable and designed to position you and your business to best possible commercial and reputational advantage.

Our consultants have a wealth of experience, across many disciplines and sectors, institutions and geographies. We are specialists in a wide range of communications advisory services spanning corporate communications, financial PR, public affairs, reputation management, digital and social media, and media coaching.

Actel offers comprehensive Tech and Digital Infra M&A advisory services, including Technical/Commercial due diligence, deal valuation, feasibility studies & market analysis, Operating & Financial modelling, risk analysis & mitigation, value creation, and synergy & carve-out realization. We bring decades of deep-dive and hands-on tech industry practice to assist investors with broad-based M&A advisory.

Jaymie Scotto & Associates (JSA) is the preeminent provider of Public Relations, Marketing and Event Planning services to the telecom, data center and tech industries. Awarded ‘Most Outstanding Telecoms PR Agency’ by LiveWire for two years. Our success is attributed to our skilled JSA team, innovative tools, established media and industry relationships. We deliver outreach and brand awareness services, the latest lead generation inbound marketing tactics done in a timely integrated marketing plan, offering optimal and measurable ROI.

With over two decades of proven success in media and analyst relations, iMPR takes pride in understanding how media works today enabling clients to achieve their short term and long-term communications goals – taking them to the next level.

Understanding the industries that serve our clients is at the foundation of iMPR. Enhancing relationships and fostering community development, the firm represents industry-leading companies and associations including NANOG, OPEN-IX Association and NEDAS. Additionally, to meet the strategic need of its clients, iMPR maintains strategic memberships and affiliations with leading organizations such as the PRSA, Pacific Telecommunications Council, New Jersey Tech Council, Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, Internet Infrastructure Coalition, and more.

At Spa, we believe that communications campaigns should result in positive, tangible outcomes that create influence at every stage of the buying cycle.

To achieve this, we use a multi-disciplined and strategic approach that combines creative storytelling with award-winning PR, Content Marketing and Social Media amplification.

Established in 2003, we work with data centre and digital infrastructure businesses to disrupt, transform and accelerate their market position.

We are a global strategy and creative firm that is built to deliver growth.

We partner with industry leaders that value innovation and strive for lasting impact.

No pitches, no gimmicks, no marketing buzz, and no nonsense.

26FIVE’s methodology delivers minimum waste on investment and maximum return. We lead global Labs based in the United States, Europe, India, Asia, and Australia.

We are more than a consultancy. More than an agency. We are a SWAT team assembled to deliver tangible growth.

We are both the fuel and the engine that drives growth, who moves bottom lines, ignites people, and excites clients to outgrow their limits and expectations.

An outstanding independent UK public relations firm, VP Communications and has worked for companies in most industry sectors, specifically financial services, health, IT and telecoms. We believe that it is important to take a holistic approach to campaigns by supporting a company’s presence across the many diverse communications channels from traditional print media to the digital landscape.

Named one of PRWeek’s 18 Agencies to Watch in 2025, Parisi Consulting is a London-based international communications consultancy helping organisations realise their commercial objectives, whether increasing their profile, boosting revenue, or attracting new clients and investors.

We do this by taking a data-driven approach to crafting impactful and bespoke strategies that combine traditional PR and public affairs engagement with marketing and content-led tactics, crucially delivering outcomes our clients want, not outputs.

PepTalk is a pioneering software company that is transforming project performance, safety and quality in the construction industry.

Every construction project is powered by people. Creating safe, healthy and motivated project teams delivers better projects.

Being part of a great project team is hard to describe; it's a feeling, a sense of belonging. It makes you give a little more. It energizes and inspires. Our platform brings a project together, uniting all trades and subcontractors into one team.

PepTalk is revolutionising one of the biggest industries on the globe–construction.

At Big Issue Group, we’re on a mission to dismantle poverty in the UK through social business solutions. Turning handouts into hand-ups.

With 6.8 million people in the UK living in very deep poverty, and this number rising, our work has never been more important.

We work to create opportunities and solutions for people to work, earn, learn and thrive. And ultimately lift themselves out of poverty.

As a growing social business and B Corp the Group brings together our Media, Investment, Recruitment, Impact and Support services, all of which operate around our five impact pillars.

These pillars are the heart of everything we do. The issues that we tackle in our journalism. The programmes of work we champion to improve the lives of our vendors and recruit candidates. The investments we facilitate through Big Issue Invest and our political campaigning work to change the law and end poverty in the UK.

The Brazilian Data Center Association (Associação Brasileira de data center; ABDC) is an organization comprising data center companies and professionals who have united to ensure that the next phase of growth in this market in Brazil occurs in a structured manner. Their mission encompasses the training of professionals, the establishment of local technical standards, and the securing of support from public authorities.

This association exemplifies a forward-thinking approach to industry development, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, standardization, and governmental cooperation in fostering sustainable growth within Brazil's data center sector. Such initiatives are crucial for maintaining technological competitiveness and ensuring the robust expansion of digital infrastructure in emerging markets.

ZEX PR Wire offers massive Press Release, News, Authored Articles, Editorial services, geared at generating massive exposure for your unique project, business, or concept.

ZEX PR WIRE is a premium press release distribution provides end-to- end solutions to produce, optimize and target content and then distribute and measure results. Combining the world's largest multi-channel, multi-cultural content distribution and optimization network with comprehensive workflow tools and platforms, ZEX PR WIRE serves tens of thousands of clients from offices in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific regions.

Our mission is to provide our customers with excellence in brand, marketing and business development services for people, companies, cities and nations.

The Brand Marquee is a global brand and growth partner, providing outsourced marketing support and brand consultancy services for ambitious organisations navigating change – whether through M&A, investment or repositioning into new markets.

The GRDCA is a non-profit organization representing the collective economic, legal, commercial, and

technical interests of companies that operate, develop, or own data centers in Greece. Its mission is to

accelerate the growth of the Greek data center industry, enhance energy efficiency, and establish the

country as a critical regional digital hub.

Our goal is to develop and professionalize the Polish data center industry, educate the market, and support the creation of new jobs – including through cooperation with public authorities, initiating legislative changes, and drawing on the experience of similar organizations in Europe.

We aim to create infrastructure conditions that enable businesses to achieve their strategic goals, support development, and attract investors. Through continuous process improvement, education, and the implementation of modern solutions focused on the environment and corporate responsibility, we support Polish companies in their pursuit of sustainable development.

The PLDCA's activities as an industry organization serve to educate the market towards improving the level of physical and digital security and training future specialized employees to maintain the infrastructure of colocation facilities.

It is time to change the game.. “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is a success.” Henry Ford.

The Data Centre Club is open to anyone working in the data centre sector or looking to work in the data centre sector.

The Data Centre Club will encourage collaboration. It will bring people together to create change.

There is no motive. Together we can shake things up for the better.

GeN+1 was established to provide a community for the younger generation, and those young at heart, within the Data Centre sector. Our aim is to provide an environment where individuals can build their network amongst like minded people. At GeN+1, everything we do revolves around social interaction, bringing people together, sharing knowledge, whilst having fun through the process. We are driven by ambition, striving to empower the next generation by instilling confidence to support one other and excel in their careers. We serve as a catalyst for change, constantly seeking out new challenges together, as we believe that the best ideas come from collaboration.

Burnout, fatigue, and mental ill-health are costing UK businesses billions every year – but behind those numbers are real people breaking under pressure.

Regenerate was created to tackle this crisis head-on.

Founded by Darren Clayton, and supported by leaders in public health such as Professor Lee Smith, our mission is simple: to turn awareness into measurable action.

We bring together science, data, and lived experience to help industries like construction, tech, and data centers protect their most valuable asset – their people.

Through collaboration, education, and evidence-based interventions, Regenerate is reshaping how organisations understand and invest in human performance.

Data Centre Magazine connects the leading data centre executives of the world's largest brands. Our platform serves as a digital hub for connecting industry leaders, covering a wide range of services including media and advertising, events, research reports, demand generation, information, and data services. With our comprehensive approach, we strive to provide timely and valuable insights into best practices, fostering innovation and collaboration within the data centre community. Join us today to shape the future for generations to come.

Inside Data Centre Podcast is a podcast about the global data center industry, focused on the careers, companies, and conversations shaping modern digital infrastructure.

Hosted by Andy Davis, the podcast features interviews with data center professionals, investors, operators, vendors, and industry leaders from around the world.

Each episode explores how people enter the data center sector, how their careers develop, and the challenges facing data centers as demand for cloud, AI, and connectivity continues to accelerate.

Covering hyperscale, colocation, operations, sustainability, and skills, Inside Data Centre Podcast is essential listening for anyone working in, or looking to work in, the data center industry.

Data centers are at the center of the economy. Within the worldwide digital ecosystem, they have an enormous impact on society as everyone (e.g. citizens, governments, business, and hospitals) uses online services in their day-to-day life. Furthermore, various suppliers create and deliver products and services that are very important for a sustainable future.

As our digital infrastructure becomes more visible to the public eye, the urge to present research, facts and expert’s views on sustainability, investments and legislations developments in our industry is higher than ever before.

Therefore, the team behind the Dutch Data Center Association (DDA), the Kickstart Europe Conference and Datacenterplatform present you Datacentered: one of the most inspiring magazines within the European digital industry. With extensive research, in-sight trends, interviews and updates, the exclusive magazine is one of the need- and nice-to-have publications for an informed C-level audience who are constantly developing their expertise and expanding their thought leadership.

Kickstart Europe is the Annual Strategy & Networking conference on trends and investments in tech and digital infrastructure. By bringing together an array of industry professionals at the start of the year, Kickstart Europe helps to explore the emerging trends and technology shaping the digital industry and digital infrastructure of cloud, connectivity and data centers.

Datacloud, a techoraco brand, is the global event, networking, and thought-leadership platform for the data centre, cloud, AI, and investment space. We host conferences worldwide, connecting senior leadership to develop meaningful connections, resulting in significant ROI for attendees.

Our events offer expert-led insights that prepare our community for disruptive impacts in the sector. Attendees gain insider knowledge on emerging trends, from leveraging AI automation to drive efficient operations, exploring sustainable design practices to meet carbon-neutral goals, and discovering energy-efficient solutions to enhance data centre builds.

From our flagship event, Datacloud Global Congress, to regional touchpoints in the USA, Middle East, Europe, and Asia, professionals from across digital infrastructure consider Datacloud events must-attend fixtures to network, transact, and build their businesses. They are not just conferences but platforms for empowering growth and driving connectivity, supporting the critical role of this sector in business and society.

From idea to scale, we live in a new entrepreneurial age where leadership thinking needs to cut through the noise to deliver on a vision and blueprint to success. The Great Business Minds podcast goes inside the business with the leaders, inventors, investors, executives, trendspotters and visionaries of today to explore what it really takes to build a brand beyond conventional wisdom and disrupt the marketplace with the next big leap in entrepreneurship innovation. Seize the moment with host João Marques Lima, journalist and former editor-in-chief of FTSE 250 tech publications.

The International Finance Forum, a The Tech Capital conference portfolio brand, keeps you connected and informed in an uncertain and constantly changing world. As digital infrastructure builds the foundations of all nations' economies, we use our expertise in the field and the latest intelligence to take our events to global audiences.

By connecting the globe's foremost executives, investors, regulators, and the real movers and shakers in digital infrastructure, our compelling, in-depth, and multi-session agenda programs, offer a unique platform to ideate, innovate and build new connections amongst peers.

Mondego Media Group (MMG) is a leading provider of specialized news solutions, events, data and other media services. We cater to digital infrastructure leaders, investors, regulators, and stakeholders by offering tailored intelligence and experiences. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing our clients with the latest industry insights and breaking news, helping them stay ahead of the curve. At MMG, we inform, connect and amplify. We pride ourselves on our diverse portfolio of brands, including The Tech Capital and the International Finance Forum (IFF).

Marc C. Ganzi is Chief Executive Officer at DigitalBridge and has been an investor and operator in the digital infrastructure sector for more than 25 years. Mr. Ganzi has led DigitalBridge’s transformation to become a premier platform for digital infrastructure and real estate investment.

Mr. Ganzi originally founded Digital Bridge Holdings in 2013 and, as its CEO, built the firm into a leading global manager of digital infrastructure assets with more than $20 billion in AUM, until its merger in July 2019 into the current public company, DigitalBridge Group, Inc.

Previously, Mr. Ganzi founded Global Tower Partners (“GTP”), which grew to become one of the largest privately-owned tower companies in the U.S. under his leadership before being acquired by American Tower Corporation in 2013 for $4.8 billion. At GTP, Mr. Ganzi executed a series of strategic acquisitions, build-to-suit agreements with wireless carriers and financings in the credit markets.

Prior to the formation of GTP, Mr. Ganzi worked as a consulting partner for DB Capital Partners from 2000 to 2002 where he oversaw the institution’s investments in the Latin American tower sector. Before joining DB Capital, Mr. Ganzi co-founded and served as President of Apex Site Management, one of the largest third-party managers of wireless and wireline communication sites in the United States. In 2000, Apex merged with SpectraSite Communications to create one of the largest telecommunications site portfolios in the United States at the time.

In 1990, Mr. Ganzi served as an assistant Commercial Attaché in Madrid for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Foreign Commercial Service Department. He also served as a Presidential Intern in the White House for the George H.W. Bush administration with the Office of Special Activities and Initiatives for the Honorable Stephen M. Studdert in 1989.

Mr. Ganzi received a Bachelor of Science from the Wharton School of Business in 1993. He was a Board Member of the Wireless Infrastructure Association from 2008 to 2017 and served as Chairman from 2009 to 2011. He is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee of the Federal Communications Commission.

Andrew is a data center, IT, private equity and real estate executive with over 25 years of complex transactional experience and multi-disciplinary senior leadership. As CEO of Aligned, Andrew is focused on accelerating business growth by delivering data center solutions through industry-leading technology and adaptive infrastructure. During his tenure, he has propelled Aligned to an impressive 65x growth, successfully led the company’s first international acquisition (ODATA) and strategic investment (QScale), and several historic capital raises. He has also cultivated an ecosystem of innovation, reinforcing Aligned’s commitment to reducing the digital era’s social, economic, and environmental impact, and positioning the company as one of the top-performing private data center companies in the Americas.

Prior to joining Aligned, Andrew held numerous leadership positions over an 11-year period with Digital Realty Trust (NYSE: DLR). Most recently serving as Senior Vice President, he was responsible for global large-scale, client-driven data center builds and was part of the executive leadership team that grew revenue to $2 billion. He also oversaw all major international transactions, including the successful negotiation and execution of projects in Osaka, Singapore, Hong Kong and Sydney. Prior to Digital Realty Trust, Andrew held leadership roles at Sterling Network Services and Sysix Technologies.

Krupal Raval serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer and is responsible for leading the company’s rapidly growing development programs worldwide. and driving strategic engagement with hyperscale customers.

Krupal joined CyrusOne in 2025 and previously served as Managing Director, xScale at Equinix where he led the hyperscale data center business, orchestrating multiple multi-billion-dollar joint ventures that shaped markets across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

Prior to Equinix, Krupal was Chief Financial Officer, Asia Pacific for Digital Realty. In that role, he oversaw a range of financial functions in the Asia Pacific region, including forming the Joint Venture partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation in Japan. He also served as the regional Portfolio Manager, overseeing a portfolio of nearly 2.0 million square feet, which grew nearly 3x during Krupal’s tenure in APAC.

A seasoned industry veteran, Krupal also previously served as the Vice President, Capital Markets at Alexandria Real Estate Equities. Prior to this, Krupal served as a Research Analyst for Fidelity Management and Research. Krupal began his career at the top-ranked Citi REIT Equity Research team.

Krupal received a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University, where he was a Meinig Family National Scholar (awarded to less than 2% of each class). In his free time, Krupal spends time with his family, running and spending time in nature backpacking.

Mr. Jeyakumar Janakaraj joined Adani Group in September 2013 and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Adani Global in Singapore and as the Chief Executive Officer of Adani’s Data Center business.

Jeyakumar has a rich experience of 21 years in the resources industry, building and developing world-class mining projects and resource companies. Prior to joining Adani Group, Mr.Janakaraj was with Sterlite Industries for 18 years during which time he held a number of executive roles, most recently CEO and Director of Konkola Copper Mines, Zambia. Jeyakumar has a Mechanical Engineering degree from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore.

In 2006, Jeyakumar was awarded the Gold Medal by the Indian Institute of Metals for his significant contribution to the non-ferrous metallurgical industry and is also listed by the International Who’s Who of Professionals (2009).

Alexander Oyaert is in charge of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and financing activities at Data4. Formerly Chief of Staff to the CEO, he joined the company in September 2023. A graduate in finance and engineering, he has worked in major financial institutions such as Morgan Stanley and Brookfield Asset Management, where he was Vice President in the Infrastructure division.

Rena Romanini is a managing director and head of the Specialty Capital Group for the Commercial Real Estate group of Wells Fargo Bank’s Corporate & Investment Banking. As one of the nation’s leaders in the real estate industry, Wells Fargo provides a comprehensive platform of financial products and services to owners, operators and developers, real estate funds, and real estate investment trusts. Rena’s team provides debt products and financial services to leading funds and privately-owned Data Center companies in the United States. Rena has more than 16 years of real estate finance experience.

Since beginning at Wells Fargo in 2008, Rena has spent 12+ of her years on its CRE platform holding roles in the Real Estate Banking Group, Real Estate Managed Assets Group, and now Specialty Real Estate Finance. For the last three years, Rena has focused her time on the digital infrastructure and real estate space contributing to several of the largest scale digital real estate debt transactions in market.

Rena holds a B.S. in business administration from the University of Southern California.

In March 2026 Bill Davis joined the Ares Digital Infrastructure team as Partner and Chief Investment Officer with over two decades of experience across real estate assets and investing. In this role he helps lead the firm’s investments in the rapidly growing data center space.

Prior to joining Ares, Bill was the Chief Investment Officer at PureDC, where he led strategy, investment and capital markets efforts for one of the largest European data center development platforms. Previously, he also worked at Goldman Sachs as a Managing Director in the Real Estate Investment Banking Group based in New York. He has specialized in the data center sector since 2016, having advised or been a principal on over $50 billion of strategic transactions spanning five continents.

As President of Vantage Data Centers for the EMEA region, David Howson is responsible for the company's growth in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, including market development, sales, construction, and operations. A seasoned executive, he brings to Vantage over 30 years of international experience in digital infrastructure.

Before joining Vantage, Howson was the first Chief Operating Officer at Congruex, a privately held, national provider of integrated digital network services solutions. As COO, he led the integration of acquired businesses into a single operating model and generated organic revenue growth of over 15%.

Earlier in his career, Howson was CEO of Six Degrees Group, a private equity-backed IT services company, where he developed and implemented the company's business strategy and achieved 50% EBITDA growth in three years. Howson previously held several senior management positions at the Zayo Group and Level 3 Communications (now Lumen Technologies).

Howson holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Oxford Brookes University in England.

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J. Byrne Murphy is an entrepreneur, author, and educator with 40+ years of experience in international development and investment. Four times he has imported US concepts to Europe, growing two start-up companies into $1+ billion global enterprises.

Byrne owns Kitebrook Partners, a real estate development and investment company. In 2024, Kitebrook launched a data center platform in the Nordic region to develop the infrastructure needed for AI-enabled data centers.

In 2001, he and Bill Conway, Co-founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, launched DigiPlex, a Nordic-based data center company, which they built into a world leader in data center sustainability. DigiPlex was sold to IPI Partners in late 2021 and now operates under the brand STACK Infrastructure.

Before his pioneering work in data centers, Byrne developed private residence clubs in Europe, starting with the restoration of Palazzo Tornabuoni, a 15th-century Medici palazzo in Florence, Italy. Club Tornabuoni has been operating for 16 years, with members from 38 countries. In 2010, the project won the Urban Land Institute’s prestigious Award of Excellence for EMEA.

In 1992, Byrne co-founded BAA-McArthurGlen, which exported the designer outlet concept from America to the UK and Europe. Byrne led its expansion across Europe, resulting in more than 30 million annual shopping visits and more than $1 billion in annual sales.

A Cum Laude graduate of Harvard College, Byrne earned his MBA from the University of Virginia. He is a visiting lecturer at his alma mater. In 2008, Byrne’s book, Le Deal, was published by St. Martin’s Press. It is the tale of how he and his partners at McArthurGlen built the billion-dollar business despite overwhelming odds. Le Deal was awarded the Axiom Gold Medal for Best Memoir in 2009.

Wes Cummins is the Chairman and CEO of Applied Digital, a company he co-founded. He brings a steadfast vision for growing dynamic, high-value companies. With more than 20 years of experience as a technology investor, Wes has a robust background in capital markets, having held positions at investment banks and institutional asset management firms. He also founded and serves as CEO of 272 Capital LP, an investment advisory firm focusing on technology hardware, software, and services companies. His career includes a notable tenure at Nokomis Capital, where he led technology investing. Wes serves on the board of Sequans Communications S.A. His expertise and leadership in technology investment have been instrumental in guiding Applied Digital's strategy and operations.

Michalis Grigoratos, Chief Executive Officer of InfraPartners, is a visionary leader who is transforming the data center construction landscape. With over two decades of global experience, Michalis brings a unique blend of expertise and empathy to every project. His unwavering dedication ensures complex data centers are delivered on time and within budget, across more than 20 countries. But Michalis's vision extends far beyond efficiency. He is a passionate advocate for sustainable construction practices, pioneering innovative methods to reduce the environmental impact of data centers whilst improving health, safety and working conditions for construction personnel. Michalis's leadership is not just about results; it's about respect for his team and a deep understanding of client needs. His commitment to excellence inspires those around him, making InfraPartners a benchmark for global project execution.

Tom is CEO of Torch Partners and a founding team member.

Since joining the firm in 2004, Tom has been instrumental in its growth, originating and executing many of its most significant and successful transactions. He is best known for his extensive experience in digital infrastructure, data centres and AI infrastructure, advising founders, management teams and investors on strategic M&A, growth capital and long‑term ownership outcomes.

Alongside his infrastructure focus, Tom also has deep experience across software and FinTech, particularly where these intersect with data‑intensive, mission‑critical platforms within the digital economy.

Jim Fagan is the Chief Executive Office of EXA Infrastructure, joining the business in August 2024 to spearhead the next phase in EXA’s growth journey.

Jim brings more than 25-years’ experience across international telecoms and technology, having worked with organisations varying from small private/public ventures to private equity owned and large publicly traded multinational corporations, across the US, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Prior to joining EXA Infrastructure, Jim was the CEO of Aqua Comms, a leading subsea fibre-optic cable operator headquartered in Ireland. Previous to that, Jim served as the Chief Revenue & Strategy Officer at Global Cloud Exchange (GCX) where he played a key role in the sale of the firm to 3i, the UK based private equity and venture capital firm. A successful eight-year stint in the Asia-Pacific region with Rackspace, Pacnet and Telstra, saw Jim serve in a number of executive roles across product, technology, and operations.

Jim’s broad telecom experience and deep understanding of technology trends will see him lead EXA Infrastructure’s growth by meeting and exceeding the demands of customers in a fast growing and ever-changing technology landscape.

My passion is enabling sustainable construction and energy solutions through hyperscale designs that drive industry-wide decarbonization. My role as an Advisory Board Member for Fidelis New Energy leverages my expertise sustainable design enabling multi-gigawatt, zero carbon power projects in Europe and the US. This aligns with my commitment to sustainability and ethical practices on a global scale.

Previously, as a Senior Engineering Lead at Meta, I spearheaded initiatives to enhance capital efficiency in data center design and construction, linking sustainability directly to delivery. Our team's collaborative efforts in the iMasons Climate Accord and the development of AI strategies contributed significantly to reducing carbon in concrete by 40%. Underscoring proficiency in manufacturing process improvement and project planning, and dedication to safe, efficient, and respectful environments.

At Microsoft, I led design, procurement and construction delivery for MS's Global Cloud DC infrastructure. Scaling delivery capacity from 100's of MWs/year to 1GW+ MWs/year. Redesigning the DC design and delivery approach, reducing cost and schedule by 50% while improving safety in the field by 75%.

Kirsty is a banking and finance partner with over 20 years of experience across the financial services sector focussing on corporate lending and leveraged finance.

She is a partner in our Financial Markets group in London. She has a great track record of advising a broad range of clients including financial institutions and debt funds and also corporate borrowers including multi-nationals and private equity houses. Given her wide ranging experience, Kirsty is uniquely placed to deliver pragmatic and solutions-driven advice whilst navigating high-stress situations and achieving goals on time.

She has a specific sector expertise in the Financial Services and the TMT sectors, in particular relating to Data Centres and heads the Simmons global data centre team.

Kirsty is recognised in Banking & Finance in Chambers UK 2023, Chambers and Partners. She is also recognised as a notable practitioner in the Banking & Finance: Mid-Market section.

Kirsty joined us in 2019 from a large international firm where she was head of the UK banking and finance team.

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Miles Loo Jr., CRE, FRICS, joined Newmark Valuation & Advisory in 2017 in the Downtown Los Angeles office, where he serves as an Executive Vice President and the Global Lead for Newmark Valuation & Advisory’s Data Centers & Life Science group.

Miles is well recognized as the industry’s leading appraiser of data center properties. His experience includes advising private equity funds, institutional investors, large pension funds, Fortune 500 companies, cloud companies and Global IT conglomerates on investments in all types of data centers, including mission critical, disaster recovery data centers, colocation facilities, carrier hotels, internet gateways and life science properties. These assignments have involved data centers owned and/or operated by Fortune 500 companies across numerous industries as well as Uptime Institute Site Certified Tier III and Tier IV facilities; U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED Platinum, Gold and Silver buildings; and state and federal disaster recovery data centers. Miles has led valuations of large individual and portfolio valuations spanning multiple countries across six continents (NA, EMEA, APAC, LATAM and African regions) and has consulted on a number of the world’s largest data centers.

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Felix von Schubert has over 25 years of private equity, technology investment and operations experience. Prior to co-founding NewSpace Capital in 2018, Felix has been investing in technology companies and in emerging markets for over 20 years. Felix co-founded InFrontier, a specialist investment company, active in frontier markets. Previously, he co-founded Zouk Capital, an independent private equity and infrastructure fund manager dedicated to the cleantech and renewable energy market, managing over €600M where he was Chairman of the Investment Committee. Felix has been involved in over 20 investments in Europe, North America and Asia. He served as a Chairman of one of Germany’s highly successful publicly listed technology start-ups for over 11 years. Felix started his career at JPMorgan M&A practice focusing on energy transactions.

Felix holds a Master’s Degree from University of Cologne and a CEP from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques in Paris. He was a visiting scholar at the University of California at Berkeley.

David Pecher is a Senior Investment Manager in MEAG’s Infrastructure Equity team, where he leads the firm’s pan-European digital infrastructure investment strategy. He played a key role in establishing MEAG’s data center fund, targeting stabilized assets across Europe, and manages MEAG’s participation in several platform investments. David serves on multiple boards across the digital infrastructure ecosystem and has extensive experience in portfolio development, transaction execution, and building resilient and scalable investment platforms. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.

James Feeney is a self-directed and driven technical professional with comprehensive experience and accomplishments in the development and delivery of specialist digital infrastructure solutions in leading global businesses. He is known for his strong technical capability, leading innovative thinking and delivery within the critical environment, data centre, edge and telecommunications sectors.

Matthew Baynes is the Vice President for Schneider Electric’s Secure Power and Data Centre Division in the UK and Ireland. A proven commercial leader with over 20 years’ experience across the data centre, IT, and critical power industries, today Matthew works closely with Schneider Electric’s customer and partner ecosystems to support the design, build and operation of next-generation, sustainable, AI infrastructure – helping prepare the UK for the next wave of AI-driven demand and positioning Schneider Electric as the energy technology partner for AI. Matthew has spent the last two decades driving growth across Schneider Electric’s global data centre business, most recently as Global Vice President for Strategic Partners and Cloud and Service Providers, where he led a team supporting major cloud, colocation and hyperscale deployments - scaling the organisation from an early-stage function into a globally significant operation that continues to serve the industry's leading businesses. Previously, as Global Colocation Segment Director, he launched Schneider Electric's first multi-country targeted account programme, which has since grown into a core pillar of the company's global strategy. He has also contributed to major industry bodies, councils and trade associations, including techUK and the European Data Centre Association (EUDCA), helping shape policy, and encouraging sustainability initiatives alongside long-term industry development.

João Marques Lima is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Tech Capital, a leading global media and events platform focused on digital infrastructure investment, AI, data centres, fibre, towers and subsea networks.

He hosts the International Finance Forum series and InfraAI Global Summit, convening senior executives, institutional investors and policymakers shaping the future of capital allocation in digital infrastructure.

With a background spanning journalism, finance and strategic advisory, João focuses on the intersection of capital, infrastructure and geopolitical change in the AI era.

Jack is the deputy editor of The Tech Capital. With a background in B2B events and journalism, he is responsible for daily news creation and aggregation, publishing, print/video interviews and podcasts across The Tech Capital platform.

Prior to joining The Tech Capital, Jack developed a passion for digital infrastructure and a particular fondness for the telecom tower industry while working as the head of research for APAC at TowerXchange. He has also reported on digital infrastructure and wholesale telecoms for Capacity Media, where he led the brand's digital content strategy, wrote for its magazine and hosted video interviews and podcasts.

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Experienced journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the online media and Broadcast industry. Skilled in Hard News Reporting, Story Pitches, News Writing, Video Editing, and Social Media. Strong media and communication professional with a Master's degree focused in Broadcast Journalism from City, University of London.

Khamila Mulia, The Tech Capital's Editor for APAC, brings a wealth of experience to her role. Previously, she served as a senior correspondent for DealStreetAsia and a journalist for KrASIA, honing her expertise in Southeast Asian tech trends.

Linda Zahri is Vice President in Infrastructure in the London Branch of KfW IPEX-Bank.

She has built extensive and diverse experience over the last 13 years in Project Financing and Corporate Financing. Within her role at KfW IPEX, she has successfully closed core infrastructure projects in sectors spanning across ports, education (schools and universities) and social infrastructure, whilst covering various jurisdictions such as the UK, Europe, the USA, Australia and Africa. In more recent years, she has particularly focussed in the growing Digital Infrastructure sector expanding her experience in debt financing for Data Centres, FTTH networks and select telecommunication towers projects worldwide.

Prior to this, she had developed deep expertise in commodities financing and trade finance, primarily in developing markets. She held positions in both high profile international trading companies and lending institutions, arranging debt for Soft Commodities (sugar, cotton, grains, coffee) projects and also for Metals & Mining and Oil & Gas assets.

Linda studied international finance and graduated from the University L. Pasteur in Strasbourg, France. She is a native French speaker, and is fluent in Portuguese. Outside of her professional life, she holds qualifications in Nutritional Therapy.

Alun Cairns was Secretary of State for Wales between 19 March 2016 and 6 November 2019. He was elected as Conservative MP for the Vale of Glamorgan in May 2010 (re-elected 2015).

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Brian Hirsch advises public and private companies, real estate investment trusts, developers, investors, private equity funds and financial institutions in a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, financings, leasing, sale-leasebacks and preferred equity investments. He also has broad experience in the acquisition, disposition and financing of large portfolios of real estate, including shopping centers, performing and nonperforming mortgage loans, office buildings and wireless telecommunications towers.

Brian is a trusted advisor who partners with clients to structure and execute complex transactions in the evolving data centers and digital infrastructure space. He is recognized for his real estate work by Chambers USA, where sources say he “does a great job at negotiating” and “is thoughtful and very pragmatic in working through deal related issues.”

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With over 17 years at Macquarie Group and more than three decades in the financial sector, I have honed expertise in equity research, finance and investments. Most recently, as Division Director responsible for Business Development, I focused on lending and asset finance, with an emphasis on networks and the monetization of legacy network assets, contributing to innovative strategies like urban mining and supporting operators' network initiatives.

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Lukas is a Director specialising in the strategy, governance, and delivery of complex Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) transformation programmes. As the Telecoms, Media, and Technology (TMT) Industry Lead, he applies his experience across Financial Services, Telecoms, Retail, and Government to help organisations transform and operationalise their Data & AI assets. He focuses on resolving high-stakes regulatory and ethical challenges and generating quantifiable commercial impact. His diverse career, experience and certifications include having been a certified Data Engineer, certified ML Engineer, a Chartered Accountant CA(SA), a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), certified in the Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM) and a Cambridge MBA alumnus.

Lukas has a proven track record leading mission-critical assignments. Prior to Klarus, he was a Director at Deloitte UK, where among several projects some highlights include: Directing a data-driven transformation for a Global Telco projected to deliver ~£40mn in cost savings. He also served as the AI Model and Governance SME for a central government review, assessing high-risk AI models across 10 departments to ensure responsible AI adoption, and led the operationalisation of a data ethics framework.

Earlier in his career Lukas had a few different positions, which includes VP at Barclays in technology business management where he managed an £80m technology spend budget, and led security operations and response automation initiatives.

His expertise spans strategy, governance, compliance, and large-scale delivery.

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Pia is an Executive Director at Morrison, based in Paris and London. Morrison is a leading specialist investment and asset manager, investing in infrastructure. Pia’s role is to expand Morrison’s presence in Europe, capitalising on the robust pipeline of infrastructure investment opportunities and growing the investor client base across Europe.

Pia joined Morrison in 2022. As part of her duties at Morrison, she seats on the board of Lyntia Networks, the leading Spanish B2B fiber network servicing Telecommunications Operators and Hyperscalers in Iberia, and she is the President of Izivia Advanced, the platform developed with the EDF Group dedicated to Fast / Ultra Fast charging in France.

Previously, Pia was a Director at AXA Investment Managers, where she played a valued role in driving the firm’s infrastructure activities since 2013. Pia has developed an extensive and in-depth knowledge of the infrastructure market and is highly regarded as a leading investor in the digital and transport infrastructure sector. Over the course of her career, Pia has successfully closed more than EUR 4 billion of equity investments across more than 15 transactions, working on several European infrastructure assets from origination to deal execution, particularly in the digital sectors. Pia was heavily involved in the development and fundraising of new products, helping drive the firm’s growth in Europe. She has also been a Board Director of several landmark infrastructure companies across Europe, such as Stockholm Exergi, a district heating business in Sweden; Dunkerque LNG, a major gas terminal in France; and Atlandes, a large toll road in France.

Pia began her career at CBRE Investment Management in the private equity team and at Generali Real Asset in the Corporate Finance department. Pia is a Civil Engineer from ESTP Paris and holds a Master's Degree in Real Asset Finance from ESSEC Paris. She is also CFA Charterholder.

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An accomplished executive in the digital infrastructure, data, artificial intelligence, power generation and sustainability areas with a proven history of strategic planning and executing large-scale investments within complex global entities.

Currently serving as CTO for Infrapartners, he has been COO of Technology, AI, Data and Information Security at BlackRock. Harqs also was an Executive Advisor to the BlackRock Infrastructure Fund & Sustainability Funds, providing strategic insights that guided investment decisions across digital infrastructure and sustainability assets, enhancing portfolio performance and supporting sustainable growth.

Skilled in leveraging technology, data, and innovative business models to drive disruptive change. Has consistently engaged with key stakeholders, including Board of Directors and C-level executives, both within the organization and in the broader industry.

Harqs’ experience spans a wide range of industries, including Financial Services, Investment firms, Telecommunications, Data Providers and Web companies. He has held leadership positions across industry organizations including the EU CoC for Data Centers, The Green Grid, collaboration with the US EPA and other leading industry organizations. Harqs is the lead author of the Data Center Maturity Model and was credited with Outstanding Contribution to the Data Center Industry from different industry groups.

Harqs holds a First Class Bachelor's degree from the University of Birmingham in Computer Science, Software Engineering and Business Studies.

A chartered mechanical engineer with over 20+ years of technical experience in Data Centre and IT environments.

Stuart has held senior engineering roles at Digital Realty, ARUP, DELL and Future Facilities. Bringing to VIPA Digital a broad range of technical expertise, Stuart is dedicated to maximizing Data Centre potential for our clients from optimising existing facilities to delivering on multi-megawatt campus deployments for Hyperscale Cloud providers. Through exceptional client focus, execution and delivery Stuart has attained numerous accolades at the companies he has worked for.

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Chris, an ex-army officer and tank commander in the British Army with a BSc Hons in IT, brings over 30 years of experience across the IT, business services, and digital infrastructure sectors. As CEO and Co-Founder of Power Harvest Infrastructure (Phi), he is driving the development of High-Performance Data Centres and Sustainable Technology Campuses (STCs) that champion carbon-neutral energy.

He has delivered enterprise technology solutions for multinational corporations and government departments across the UK, USA, Europe, and Asia, including leading the professional services division at Sybase in London’s financial sector. Chris has overseen large-scale data centre projects throughout the UK, Europe, and APAC, and played a key role in shaping sustainability standards for the Carbon Trust in 2010.

​As a founding executive at Chayora, Chris was instrumental in raising $500M USD and delivering two major data centres in mainland China. Since 2022, he has focused on scaling Phi’s STC model across the UK and EMEA, aligning government and private sector stakeholders around resilient, ethical, and sustainable infrastructure designed to be replicated globally.

Lara was appointed a Non-Executive Board Member of the JCRA in October 2020.

Lara is a competition and regulatory economist with over 20 years’ experience, with specialist expertise in telecoms and digital markets. She is the founder of Sigma Economics, a boutique strategy and economics consulting firm. She is also a non-executive member on the boards of Portsmouth Water, where she also chairs their Audit and Risk Committee, and the Payments Systems Regulator.

Prior to setting up her own company Lara was a partner at Flint Global, where she set up their Competition and Regulatory practice. She also worked in senior roles at Ofcom (the UK communications regulator) and the CMA (the UK competition authority). Before joining the public sector, she spent considerable time in economic consulting working for Arthur Andersen and Deloitte.

Lara is a trustee at Reform think-thank, dedicated to improving public services in the UK.

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Mr Zain Ravdjee is the founder, Chairman and MD of Zain Ravdjee Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd. He is a commerce graduate from HR College of Commerce and Economics and acquired his degree in 2005.

Subsequently, he was taken under the wing of Mr Zulfi Ravdjee (Father) who is a known pioneer in the field of construction and has 30 years of experience in this field. Here he was given the opportunity to express himself and hone his skills to become a successful entrepreneur. He assisted his father in various projects and gained valuable experience. He has a dynamic personality and is a very proactive individual in all aspects of his life.

As a result of this, it came as no surprise that he was able to identify the Renewable Energy Sector as a key component for the future of electricity generation and in February of 2011 founded Zain Ravdjee Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd with a view to install green power projects and promote energy with sustainability.

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A seasoned data center investor and hyperscale expert with experience built across Europe, delivering industry-leading cost efficiency and raising capital for major developments.

After attaining her bachelor's degree in Design Management in 2015, Hayley embarked on her professional journey as a consultant Project Manager, specialising in mission-critical facilities and Data Centres. In 2018, she became an integral part of Turner & Townsend's Data Centre Project Management Team, collaborating closely with a diverse range of cloud and co-location clients across the UK. Having transitioned to the client side in 2021, Hayley currently holds the role of Construction Project Manager at Equinix, overseeing the delivery of new build hyperscale and retail facilities in the UK.

With over 20 years of experience in private equity, corporate finance, and business development in the digital infrastructure sector, Alessandro Lombardi is the Founder and Chairman of Elea Data Centers, working in partnership with global financial institutions such as Goldman Sachs, UBS, and BTG Pactual.

Recognized as one of the industry’s leading executives, he serves on the Americas Regional Advisory Council of Infrastructure Masons and was named an iMasons IM100 honoree in 2024, in addition to being included in The Tech Capital’s Top 50 Global CEOs list in 2025. He is the driving force behind Rio AI City, one of the world’s ten largest data center hubs for Artificial Intelligence, designed to position Brazil and Latin America at the forefront of digital transformation.

Alessandro holds degrees in Economics and Business Administration from Luiss Guido Carli University and pursued studies in Philosophy and Art History at prestigious Italian universities. He also serves on the boards of EARJ, the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in Brazil, the American School of Rio de Janeiro, and PUC-Rio.

Jennifer L. Smith joined the Zayo Europe Advisory Board in March 2023, bringing with her extensive experience in financial leadership within the telecommunications and technology sectors.

Jennifer’s career spans over two decades, with key roles including Chief Financial Officer at Wildstone from August 2020 to May 2024, where she played a pivotal role in securing a landmark £350 million refinancing deal for outdoor media infrastructure and oversaw the company’s European expansion to Spain and GermanyPrior to that, she was the Chief Financial Officer at Dark Cubed, where she managed the finance function setup and led Series A fundraising.

At euNetworks, Jennifer held multiple leadership positions over six years, including Chief Financial Officer and Director of Corporate Development and Financial Planning & Analysis. Her strategic acumen facilitated numerous mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings, and long-term financial planning initiatives.

Jennifer’s earlier career includes significant contributions at NDS Limited, where she was instrumental in the company’s IPO preparation and subsequent $5bn sale to Cisco She has held various other corporate finance and commercial roles in industry and financial services.

Academically, Jennifer holds an MBA from INSEAD, and a BBA in Finance and Accounting with a minor in English Literature from Texas A&M University. She has also contributed to academia as a guest lecturer at City, University of London, teaching an MSc Entrepreneurship class focused on M&A and other exits.

Recognized for her contributions to the industry, Jennifer was awarded the 2018 Woman TMT M&A Leader of the Year by TMT Finance. Having also lived in five countriesacross North America, Asia, and Europe, Jennifer brings a global perspective to her roles.

Jennifer is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance human interaction and continues to influence the digital media landscape through her innovative approach and strategic vision.

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Ignacio is one of the founders of Fide Partners and Managing Director for our EMEA operations. He spends his time between Madrid and London. Ignacio has been instrumental in Fide Partners’ rapid growth since its foundation.

In over 23 years of experience in the TMT sector, Ignacio has carried out over +200 assignments advising operators, regulators and investors at the CxO and Board level to overcome their issues and challenges.

Having worked extensively in EMEA, APAC and the Americas, Ignacio currently oversees our European operations. He has been advising global TMT players and their shareholders particularly regarding fibre, data centre, mobile infrastructure, broadcasting and hosting, cloud / SaaS. In particular, he has led the commercial and technical reviews of over 100 operations.

Before co-founding Fide Partners, Ignacio worked for seven years as a Principal for Analysys Mason and for six years at Alcatel-Bell.

Ignacio holds an MSc in Telecommunications Engineering and speaks Spanish, English, Dutch, Italian, French and German fluently.

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Renan Lima Alvares is a data Center Business Advisor and International executive with over 20 years of experience in the Mission Critical industry. He is an expert in complex Electrical Installations and Data Center turnkey projects. Founder of BOOST, a Strategic Consultant and Electrical General Contractor providing services and innovative solutions to help customers grow and achieve competitive advantages.

Oran Dror is a serial entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience across AI, enterprise software and digital infrastructure. A five-time founder, he has led companies through both exit and IPO, and has held senior roles across technology, finance and real estate.

He was involved in one of the largest data centre transactions globally through his role with Azrieli Group (TLV: AZRG), where he served on the board and contributed to the company’s expansion into digital infrastructure. He also brings experience from Microsoft and the hedge fund ecosystem.

Today, he focuses on agentic AI transformations and the deployment of advanced technologies across enterprise and infrastructure environments.

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Spencer Lamb is Managing Director and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Kao Data and alongside David Bloom head’s up the senior management team. Having held previous leadership positions at data centre companies – Infinity SDC and Verne Global, Spencer brings over 25 years of experience in data centre colocation, artificial intelligence (AI), high performance computing (HPC), hyperscale cloud and telecommunications to the business. Across his career, Spencer has focused within the start-up and scale-up stages of international data centre organisations and pioneered the UK’s first colocation public sector framework - deploying multiple AI/HPC installations for high intensity research applications. Most recently at Kao Data he has played a pivotal role in growing the company into a multisite portfolio, helping it become the UK leader for AI & advanced computing, and championing the sustainability and ESG focus of the business.

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Thiri Shwesin Aung is the founder of Nyxium, working at the intersection of AI, energy, and physical infrastructure. Her work sits at the crossroads of research, entrepreneurship, and real-world deployment. Moving from academia into company building, Thiri founded and exited Handrail, a cloud-based platform for managing impact-focused investments and funding portfolios. She is now the founder of Nyxium, an infrastructure intelligence platform supporting energy, data centres, mining, and manufacturing, designed to translate complex systems constraints into actionable decisions. Thiri’s work challenges the dominant narrative of AI as abstract software, reframing it instead as physical infrastructure with long-term environmental, geopolitical, and social consequences. She brings a nuanced understanding of how power, access, and constraints shape which technologies are built, funded, and deployed.

Steve Scott has over 25 years experience in digital infrastructure spanning data centres, managed services, and subsea and terrestrial fibre. He has held senior roles including CEO at Datalec and Deep Blue Cable, Commercial Director and Board Member at Global Marine Systems, and leadership posts at PSINet Europe, Sentrum Data Centres, Navisite and Global Switch. He spent 12 years at Bridgehouse Capital, rising to COO, and later managed a boutique London-based investment bank, gaining significant private-equity and M&A experience.

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Alanna Hasek is European General Counsel at CyrusOne. She joined the business in January 2025 to support its continued growth with responsibility for risk management, regulatory matters, and strategic transactions across the European business including customer contracting and capital raising.

Prior to joining CyrusOne, Alanna spent over fifteen years in several leading international law firms including, most recently, as a Partner at DLA Piper. In this role, she co-led the firm's global data centre practice and advised on a number of market leading transactions for both private equity sponsors and operators in the sector. Alanna has a BA in French and German and has spent time living and working in France, Germany and Austria.

James joined Equinix in 2016 and holds responsibility for overseeing Equinix’s largest market in EMEA. James steps into the position from his leadership roles as part of the EMEA HR organization where he most recently managed the HR partnership for global markets, product, and technology. In 2025 James was appointed as a member of the UK Government’s UK AI Energy Council.

Prior to Equinix, James served as Chief Commercial Officer at TelecityGroup, where he played a crucial role in building the company, including its IPO, ultimately facilitating its $3bn acquisition by Equinix.

James is an alumni of University of Aberdeen, Università per Stranieri di Perugia and Judge Business School, University of Cambridge.

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Robin is responsible for Capital Markets and Advisory at HSBC, based in the UAE covering UK, Middle East and Asian Technology, Media and Telecommunications sectors. He started his career as a TMT equities analyst in Hong Kong before taking on senior executive roles in the TMT Industry across public and private equity backed businesses advising clients from Private Equity/Capital to large MNC’s & the fast growth innovation economy. He has also supported the UK Government on its Cyber Security program, been a member of the Tech UK Data Centre committee and now advises shareholders and management how best to drive value through Capital Markets solutions and transaction Advisory.

Sophie is a qualified Mechanical Engineer, specialising in a kinematic vehicle suspension analysis for her university dissertation, inspired by her experience aiding in the restoration of a 1960s classic car during lockdown. Her university studies covered a range of modules such as thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, dynamics and control, engineering management, design and manufacture, engineering sustainability and electromechanical devices- to name a few. Sophie has an additional passion for martial arts, with several years of Ju-Jitsu training under her belt and recently taking up kick-boxing.

She is enthusiastic about leveraging engineering solutions to solve complex challenges and is excited to apply her skills in the dynamic world of data-centre consultancy at VIPA.

Sophie holds a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and is a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (AMIMechE).

Darren Clayton is the founder of Regenerate Wellness, and a seasoned leader in the corporate wellness and high-performance space. With a background that spans elite sport, event-management and workplace health, Darren has spent years building companies and programmes designed to fix the burnout and fatigue epidemic in demanding industries.

After beginning his career as a professional athlete, Darren moved into event- and experience-driven wellbeing, culminating in leadership roles including Managing Director at Zeus Sports Group, where he delivered high-impact corporate wellness initiatives for large organisations.

In 2024-25, he founded Regenerate with a clear vision: to bring data-backed insight, targeted intervention and measurable ROI to sectors that traditionally view health as a cost line rather than a competitive advantage. Through Regenerate, Darren works directly with organisations in data centres, construction, tech and supply-chains—helping them shift from reactive wellness programmes to strategic health-performance models.

Driven by a belief that high performance depends on human resilience, Darren combines field-tested techniques, corporate data systems and a relentless focus on measurable results. He leads Regenerate’s mission to transform workplace health from a “nice to have” to a business imperative.

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