Cardiff is Wales’s burgeoning digital hub, underpinned by robust fibre connectivity to the wider UK and direct access to major internet exchanges. With rapid investment in renewable energy—particularly from nearby offshore wind—and ongoing upgrades to the regional grid, the city offers reliable, low-carbon power for modern data-centre operations. Home to leading universities and a growing tech cluster, Cardiff provides a deep pool of engineering and IT talent, while competitive real-estate costs and strong government incentives make it an ideal setting for scalable, sustainable, and future-ready facilities. Join us in Cardiff to explore the strategies and technologies shaping tomorrow’s resilient, energy-efficient data centres.
| Time | Session Details |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Registration Opens Meet and greet, collect your badge, and connect with peers over coffee as we set the stage for a day of insight, networking, and strategic discussion. |
| 09:55 | Welcome Remarks Opening message from the event moderator with key information about the day’s schedule, delegate structure, and event format. |
| 10:00 |
Fireside Chat: Connected Wales — Building Regional Strength in a National Digital Network As digital infrastructure expands beyond traditional hubs, Cardiff is emerging as a key node in the UK’s connected data landscape. In this fireside chat, a senior data centre leader explores how Wales can capitalise on its renewable energy base, expanding fibre routes, and growing tech ecosystem to build regional capacity that complements London and the Midlands. The discussion will focus on how strategic investment, collaboration, and policy alignment can turn Cardiff into a resilient, sustainable, and connected cornerstone of the UK’s digital future. |
| 10:30 |
Panel 1: Beyond Redundancy — Building True Resilience for the Next Decade With Wales emerging as a strategic location for digital and energy infrastructure, resilience is now a regional priority. This panel explores how operators are designing for stability and adaptability in an evolving landscape—addressing grid reliability, renewable integration, and cyber risk. We’ll discuss how Cardiff and the surrounding region can build truly resilient data ecosystems that support national digital continuity and energy transition goals. |
| 11:05 | Micro Insight Sessions Quickfire sponsor-led sessions sharing sharp, non-salesy insights in just five minutes each. Designed to educate and spark ideas ahead of the deeper roundtable discussions. |
| 11:15 | Networking Break & Refreshments Take a break, grab a coffee, and connect with fellow delegates and sponsors in a relaxed setting. |
| 11:45 |
Panel 2: Powering the Future — Innovation Across the Energy Ecosystem Wales’ strength in renewables and grid innovation creates a unique platform for the next generation of data infrastructure. This panel examines how operators and utilities in and around Cardiff are harnessing wind, solar, storage, and smart grid solutions to secure reliable capacity. We’ll explore how local generation, microgrids, and partnerships with energy providers can underpin sustainable growth and make South Wales a model for low-carbon digital power. |
| 12:15 | Strategic Insight Roundtable Sessions (Part 1) Delegates break into small groups to rotate through focused, sponsor-led boardroom sessions. Expect practical discussions, real-world solutions, and collaborative problem-solving on topics that matter most. |
| 13:45 | Lunch & Informal Networking Enjoy a high-quality lunch while continuing conversations with fellow leaders, sponsors, and speakers. |
| 14:45 | Strategic Insight Roundtable Sessions (Part 2) The second round of focused discussions, ensuring every delegate gains exposure to all sponsors and themes. |
| 15:30 |
Panel 3: The Impact of Intelligent Infrastructure — Designing for AI, Quantum & Beyond As AI and high-performance computing reshape the demands on infrastructure, Cardiff is well placed to explore new models of intelligent design. This panel looks at how Welsh data centres and regional projects are adapting—deploying advanced cooling, AI-ready architectures, and energy-efficient systems to manage emerging workloads. We’ll examine how innovation in design and operation can make the region a competitive destination for next-generation compute. |
| 16:00 |
Panel 4: Collaboration at the Core — Delivering Together at Speed and Scale For Wales to capitalise on its renewable resources and digital ambitions, collaboration is essential. This panel brings together developers, utilities, planners, and technology leaders to explore how shared delivery models and regional partnerships can accelerate deployment. Drawing on local initiatives and investment projects, we’ll discuss how Cardiff can lead the way in building sustainable, future-ready digital infrastructure through coordination, culture change, and skills development. |
| 16:30 | Wrap-Up & Closing Insights A short summary of the day’s key insights, with thanks to our sponsors, speakers, and delegates. |
| 16:35 | Drinks Reception & Networking Unwind, connect further, and continue the conversation in an informal setting over drinks. |
| 17:35 | End of Event |
To be Confirmed
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The Data Centre Solutions Roadshow Series is an exclusive, invitation-only event programme uniting senior data-centre operators and IT service providers with leading technology vendors.
