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.

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 Gulf Data Centre Association (GDCA) is a trade organisation designed to promote the data centre sector for associated businesses operating in countries comprising the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

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.

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.

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).

Dr. Ahmad has built a diverse career spanning both industry and academia. He currently serves as the CEO of Takamol Group and Chairman of Tamkeen Technologies and Takamol Business Solutions He also serves on the boards of several other organizations.

Previously, Dr. Ahmad worked as COO at the Saudi Company for Development and Technical Investment (TAQNIA), the Vice Secretary General for Sustainable Development and Authority at the Saudi Economic Cities Authority and he served as the CTO of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA).

Dr. Ahmad worked as an Assistant Director at the Stanford Center for Trusted Computing, a consulting assistant professor at Stanford University, and an adjunct faculty member at Santa Clara University. He also held a faculty position at King Fahd University for Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). He also worked at the advanced development labs of LSI, where he led an IC test cost saving operation based on technologies that he patented achieving millions of dollars of annual savings. Dr. Yamani has over 40 publications and 4 patents that he co-authored with 25 different people from 17 different countries and 5 different continents.

Dr. Al-Yamani holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, a Master's degree in Management Science and Engineering, both earned at Stanford University, and Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

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Martin is a TMT specialist with over 20 years’ experience, 15 of which have been in the Middle East. He advises on technology, media and telecommunications matters across the Middle East with a particular focus on data protection and cybersecurity matters.

Martin is a market-leading TMT expert who has experience across a wide breadth of TMT work, including TMT transformation transactions, telecoms, e-commerce, privacy and data protection and tech in the Financial Services sector.

Milan is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of ConnectedCompute, an international digital infrastructure business headquartered in Dubai. With over 30 years of experience in technology investment banking, equity research, asset management and executive management of leading data centre businesses, Milan brings differentiated strategic insights from a global perspective. He is able to uniquely join dots by leveraging a deep understanding of the constituents of the technology and communiations ecosystems.

Born in Kenya, Milan has, during his career, cultivated extensive relationships across the African continent, where the digital infrastructure opportunities remain immense and continue to expand. This is reflected in ConnectedCompute’s current pipeline discussions alongside multiple projects in Europe and the Middle East.

Milan read Economics (MA Hons First Class) at Selwyn College, Cambridge and has an Executive MBA from Quantic. He is married with three children and resides in Dubai, UAE.

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Ed is responsible for oversight of the Investment Strategy of AIIM’s pan-African fund mandates including

origination, structuring and execution of investment opportunities for AIIM managed funds.

Ed joined AIIM in 2014 and has in excess of two decades' experience in emerging markets private equity,

corporate and infrastructure finance, and financial services. He has overseen transactions comprising more

than USD 500 million in equity for AIIM across multiple sectors including renewable energy, digital infrastructure and mobility and logistics. Recent investments include: a USD 90 million commitment to NOA Group Holdings, a vertically integrated platform providing net-zero energy solutions for C&I customers in South Africa, the USD 100 million acquisition of The Logistics Group, an integrated ports and logistics operator in Southern Africa, a USD 130 million funding round for Eastcastle Infrastructure, a build-to-suit towers operator in the DRC and Nigeria and a USD 90 million investment in Metrofibre Networx, a fibre connectivity provider in South Africa.

Prior to AIIM, Ed was an Executive Director in the Advisory and Infrastructure Finance Group at Standard

Chartered Bank, where he completed a range of project finance and advisory mandates in transportation,

telecoms, and energy infrastructure. He was also previously employed by Deloitte as a consulting Actuary to several European financial services groups.

Ed represents AIIM as a Director on the boards of NOA Group Holdings, Eastcastle Infrastructure, The Logistics Group, MetroFibre Networx, Onix Data Centres and African Ports & Corridors Holdings. He is a member of the executive committee of AIIM.

Ed has an MBA from INSEAD (France), a B. Com (Hons) from the University of Pretoria and is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (United Kingdom)

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Marco is CFO of Raxio Group. He has 15 years of experience in Energy, Infrastructure and Banking. His expertise covers the entire investment value chain across several asset classes (renewable energy, toll roads, railways) and geographies (Africa, Europe, USA, LA).