Data Centres: Navigating the Promises and Pitfalls of the Digital Economy

The growth of digitalisation and adoption of AI have driven a surge in investment in new data centre projects across major economies, including the US, China and the European Union. In the UK, the government’s designation of data centres as critical infrastructure assets, coupled with its new AI action plan, underscores a significant commitment to their accelerated development in the coming years.

As this buildout gathers pace, data is set to revolutionise the global economy, driving innovation and unlocking new opportunities in the low carbon transition. However, with this growth comes the challenge of managing rising energy demands. Join us as we explore how data centre infrastructure is shaping the digital transition and how the industry is addressing its most pressing challenges.