Cardiff, Wales

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.

Welcome Remarks

Opening message from the event moderator with key information about the day’s schedule, delegate structure, and event format.

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.

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.

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.

Networking Break & Refreshments

Take a break, grab a coffee, and connect with fellow delegates and sponsors in a relaxed setting.

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.

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.

Lunch & Informal Networking

Enjoy a high-quality lunch while continuing conversations with fellow leaders, sponsors, and speakers.

Strategic Insight Roundtable Sessions (Part 2)

The second round of focused discussions, ensuring every delegate gains exposure to all sponsors and themes.

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.

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.

Wrap-Up & Closing Insights

A short summary of the day’s key insights, with thanks to our sponsors, speakers, and delegates.

Drinks Reception & Networking

Unwind, connect further, and continue the conversation in an informal setting over drinks.

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