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VIRTUAL EVENT 22-23 NOVEMBER 2022

Get ‘Critical Insight’ into the data centre sector

The data centre sector is at a pivotal stage in its evolution.

According to some estimates, by 2025, we could be generating more than 463 exabytes of data globally, with data centres reportedly already accounting for around 1% of global electricity use.

Amidst an unprecedented backdrop of rapid growth in demand for compute, we are faced with increasing scrutiny on consumption of power and environmental impact – while struggling with an ongoing skills shortage. Remote and hybrid working have introduced new challenges, as the industry grapples with the post-pandemic impact on things like cybersecurity and connectivity. The next few years are critical for the digital infrastructure industry.

Critical Insight, a brand-new event for the data centre sector, will explore all of these topics and more.

Set to take place on 22 and 23 November 2022, the two-day virtual event will provide a platform for key industry leaders to discuss their expert insight and opinion on the crucial issues impacting the changing landscape of the sector.

Brought to you in association with Data Centre Review, the inaugural event will provide an opportunity for attendees and a diverse line-up of experts to get to grips with new regulations, new innovations and be a part of the conversation that will help to shape the future of the industry.

You can view the preliminary agenda and register for the event by visiting critical-insight.co.uk

If you’d like to find out more about sponsorship or speaking opportunities, please get in touch with Sunny or Kelly for more information:

Sunny Nehru: sunnyn@sjpbusinessmedia.com / +44 (0) 207 062 2539 Kelly Baker: kellyb@electricalreview.co.uk / +44 (0)207 0622534

www.critical-insight.co.uk

Sessions planned for the first Critical Insight will include everything from data centre design and build, UPS and backup power to the cloud and cybersecurity. Here’s the first look at our agenda for 2022.

Day 1

09:00 – Welcome

Introduction to Critical Insight from Kayleigh Hutchins, Editor for Data Centre Review.

09:05 – Keynote: The Data Centre in 2022 & Beyond

Post pandemic, in a world where demand for compute is increasing at pace, what challenges face the sector and how can we meet them head on?

09:35 – Colocation

The needs of colo customers are evolving – is colocation up to the challenge?

10:05 – Panel: The Sustainable Data Centre

Are we really serious about creating a more sustainable future – and what are we doing in practice?

10:50 – UPS & Back-up Power

How grid-interactive UPS systems can play a part in stabilising renewable energy supply and help mitigate the insatiable power consumption of the data centre.

11:35 – Networks

What is the role of network connectivity in digital transformation?

12:05 – Tech Skills

It’s an issue that has plagued the sector for years, but are we doing enough to tackle the data centre skills shortage?

12:35 – Panel: Can the Data Centre be Smarter?

As tech becomes ever more sophisticated in responding to the needs of our changing society, the world is getting smarter – is the data centre keeping pace?

13:20 – Cybersecurity

How we work with and use data is rapidly evolving – what are the new cyber threats we need to be aware of, and how can we mitigate them?

Day 2

09:00 – Welcome Back

Kayleigh Hutchins, Editor of Data Centre Review, welcomes everyone back for day two of Critical Insight.

09:05 – Keynote: The UK’s Digital Strategy

The UK government is taking steps to make the UK a science and tech superpower, and recently called for a consultation on cloud and data centre security. What role will the data centre sector play in this ambitious plan, and what regulation is headed our way?

09:35 – Telecoms & 5G

What does the dawn of 5G mean for the data centre sector?

10:05 – Panel: Designing Data Centres

With supply chain issues and new sustainability requirements at the top of the agenda, how are we changing the way we design new builds – and what are we doing to modernise legacy data centres?

10:50 – Powering the Sector

With the climate crisis at the forefront of our minds, is there a more sustainable way to power the data centre?

11:35 – Cooling

Cooling is a major speedbump in the data centre’s journey to reduce its carbon footprint. What cooling innovations will be key to the next step in the data centre’s evolution?

12:05 – AI & Machine Learning

With AI technology rapidly evolving, how can it be utilised to make data centres more efficient?

12:35 – DCIM

How can DCIM solutions make use of AI and real-time analytics to address current issues like rising energy costs, security and the pursuit of sustainability?

13:05 – Panel: Heads in the Cloud – Changing Trends

From private and public, to hybrid and multi – how is the cloud adapting to new demands, regulation and a rapid increase of demand for capacity?