Stage Two host Tom Swallow moderated conversations across a diverse range of topics , including The Multi-Cloud Forum and Predictions for the Metaverse with Nina Jane Patel , and said that the event ’ s ability to bridge the gap between speakers and attendees was beneficial to all involved .
“ While nothing beats an in-person conversation , it was great to spend some time talking with executives about the opportunities in the data centre industry ,” he says .
“ When it comes to sustainability , data centre organisations are growing increasingly persistent with their efforts to provoke or maintain climate-neutral practices , and it ’ s very valuable for the audience to hear how the leading minds are doing things .”
Feedback on the event has been equally complimentary . One attendee says that Data Centre LIVE was “ one of the most engaging and interactive virtual events the sector ’ s seen ,” with the sentiment reviewed by delegate Laina taking to LinkedIn to express how she thoroughly enjoyed her discussion on DE & I , which she highlighted as a very important topic , alongside Marc Garner of Schneider Electric and MiCiM ’ s Sophia Flucker .
Data Centre LIVE : Sustainability at the heart of all elements of the sector With 15 stellar sessions across the day , favourites include Michael Ortiz ’ s session on The Impact of Generative AI on the Data
“ It ’ s very valuable for the audience to hear how the leading minds are doing things ”
TOM SWALLOW STAGE TWO HOST
Centre Industry and Energy , Innovation and The Route to Net-Zero , facilitated by Ark Data Centres ’ Pip Squire ( left ). “ Sustainability has been the core of our business from the beginning ,” Squire said in his opening remarks , highlighting how since Ark ’ s inception in 2005 , the company has forged a path toward a greener future in an industry historically notoriously inefficient . He framed how the data centre industry steered away from energy-guzzling facilities to efficient powerhouses , and
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