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The Tech Capital Awards 2022

The world's first truly dedicated digital infrastructure finance awards

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08 - 25 May 2023

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HALLMARK OF EXCELLENCE

Join us in London, on June 8, for the first edition of The Tech Capital Global Awards and celebrate the many talented individuals, teams and companies operating in the digital infrastructure finance, investment, legal and development spheres.

A spectacular panel of judges from across the globe will determine this year's 9 winners. Nominations closed at midnight ET, Friday, April 29, 2022. Those shortlisted were unveiled on The Tech Capital website on May 11. The first edition of The Tech Capital Awards will take place following IFF22 - The Tech Capital International Finance Forum 2022.

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Judges

We look forward to awarding the best of the best in this most exciting digital infrastructure sector at IFF22 Awards on June 8. - Dharman Sury, HEAD JUDGE & Senior Advisor, PMP strategy

PMP CONSEIL
Dharman Sury

Dharman Sury

HEAD JUDGE

Senior Advisor, PMP Strategy

Laurence Hainault

Laurence Hainault

Credit Suisse

Managing Director

Sharad Somani

Sharad Somani

KPMG

Partner, Head of Infrastructure

Madonna Park

Madonna Park

RBC Capital Markets

Global Head of Communications Infrastructure

Michael Tobin OBE

Michael Tobin OBE

Crystal Peak Acquisition

CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

Michalis Grigoratos

Michalis Grigoratos

Director

BlackRock

Andrew Jay

Andrew Jay

CBRE

Executive Director

Roxanna Plinsky

Roxanna Plinsky

Global Data Centers & Partners, Inc.

Founder

Sérgio Ferreira

Sérgio Ferreira

EY

Executive Director

Mike West

Mike West

Digital Infrastructure Advisors Ltd

CEO

Kemal Hawa

Kemal Hawa

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Partner & Shareholder

Robin Brown

Robin Brown

Stephens

Managing Director

Vijay Mistry

Vijay Mistry

VIPA Digital

Partner

David Liggitt

David Liggitt

Datacenter Hawk

Founder & CEO

Dr. Dmitriy Antropov

Dr. Dmitriy Antropov

Partners Group

Managing Director

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What to expect

1

hallmark of excellence

Celebrate innovation and integrated thinking with the first digital infrastructure awards designed for the finance and investment community.

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Rigour

The rigorous nature of the assessment process and judging of The Tech Capital Awards seal the credibility and set these accolades apart from other award programmes.

3

Boost your network

Enjoy a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere to continue the day’s meaningful conversations with potential new partners, customers, and industry colleagues.

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Award Categories

Digital Infrastructure CFO of 2022 Category Digital Infrastructure CFO of 2022

The Tech Capital Digital Infrastructure CFO of the Year Award recognises outstanding performance by a dedicated and committed digital infrastructure Chief Financial Officer who has in the past 12 months gone above and beyond in guiding his/her/they company’s financial strategy.

Nominees will be evaluated on their actions that surpass meritorious performance in their role and demonstrate a vision for operational excellence, innovation in finance and management, and exceptional leadership and commitment to improving accountability and financial reporting.

Please ensure that letters of support address the criteria and give at least two concrete examples based on the above.

The 2022 nominees:

-Anubhav Raj, CFO, Aligned Data Centers WINNER
-Daryl Seaton, CFO, VIRTUS Data Centres
-Joe Harar, CFO, EdgeConneX
-Ron Huisman, CFO, AtlasEdge
-Sharif Metwalli, CFO, Vantage Data Centers

New Talent 2022 Category New Talent 2022 presented by portman partners presented by portman partners

The Tech Capital New Talent Award acknowledges a business and finance savvy young member of the digital infrastructure community who possesses a variety of skills and personal qualities that will make them a future business leader in the sector.

Limited to individuals born after June 9, 1987, this accolade looks for a commercial mind with an entrepreneurial spirit who demonstrates good ethics, integrity and morals, as well as creativity and communications skills.

Planet Friendly Finance Award of the Year Category Planet Friendly Finance Award of the Year

The Tech Capital Planet Friendly Finance Award presents a digital infrastructure team with the recognition for their achievement in sustainability from the successful issuing of green, blue and/or sustainable bonds, to capital deployments that help in the fight against Climate Change.

Nominations must include details of green, blue, social and/or sustainable bonds issued including value, sustainability objective, and success metrics. If submitting an entry for capital or other expenditure related to sustainability, please include value, projects, and sustainability benefit.

Location Award 2022 Category Location Award 2022 Presented by cbre Presented by cbre

The Tech Capital Location Award is the only annual prize to recognise a geography for its attractiveness and investor friendly climate when dealing with digital infrastructure investors and operators.

This accolade is open to all administrative divisions within a country (eg.: city, metro, province, state) and can be submitted by an association, government body, and others. Nominations must explain how the location worked to attract digital infrastructure investment and include factual capital allocations by new players.

Infrastructure Deal of the Year Category Infrastructure Deal of the Year PRESENTED BY DIAL PRESENTED BY DIAL

The Tech Capital Infrastructure Deal of the Year Award is attributed to a landmark transaction including M&A and funding rounds in the data centre, tower, fibre, and space sectors.

Submissions must succinctly explain the deal in question and defend what makes the transaction a winner by, for instance, describing complex cross-border components, an innovative structure and/or exceptional commercial success including healthy returns for investors.

Law Firm of the Year Category Law Firm of the Year

The Tech Capital Law Firm Award is a top tier legal recognition for a law firm or legal team who in the past 12 months has excelled in its services towards facilitating the advancement of digital infrastructure deals.

Supporting the ambitious transformation and growth targets of clients, nominees for this award will need to present at least one concrete example within the digital infrastructure spectrum of a successful development of new practice areas, expansion into new international or domestic markets, new client wins, the completion of a strategic merger or acquisition, improved financial performance, or a successful recruitment policy.

In-House Team of the Year Category In-House Team of the Year

Acknowledging teamwork, The Tech Capital In-House Team Award is handed over to teams working in professional services and organisations that encourage the growth of digital infrastructure.

Bodies up for appreciation include investor relations teams, analyst teams, evaluation, consultancy, advisory and due diligence teams, recruitment teams, and industry association teams. A team must include a minimum of two players. Please include team members’ names when submitting.

Global Digital Infrastructure Leader of 2022 Category Global Digital Infrastructure Leader of 2022 presented by VIPA Digital presented by VIPA Digital

The Tech Capital Global Digital Infrastructure Leader Award is designed to recognise a top executive which has demonstrated outstanding leadership, leading the business through deals, expansion projects, exceptional performance in any area that makes the chosen peer stand out on the global stage.

Submissions are invited from leading global names from Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, Australasia, the Middle East, North America, and Africa, and must include at least two concrete examples of superb leadership.

Special Recognition Award Category Special Recognition Award

This is a special accolade given by the judges to an individual or company of their choosing.

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Where is the event being held?

One Great George Street, a four-domed grade II listed Edwardian building close to the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and St James's Park.

Address: 1 Great George Street, Westminster, London SW1P 3AA

Accommodation: The event organisers have secured exclusive night rates at several near hotels. Please get in touch for more information.

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