Investment Forum | London // Leadership Roundtable: Investment opportunities in FLAP-D, MENA, and Tier 2 markets

As the industry expands, operators and investors continue to critically assess regional expansion against solidifying positions in established hubs like FLAP-D. This dilemma is further complicated by severe energy bottlenecks impacting greenfield developments and the significant opportunities presented by emerging markets. How can stakeholders effectively balance the risks and rewards of these divergent paths, especially with intense competition in secondary markets and the crucial role of government energy policy?

This panel will explore the main considerations for operators and investors eyeing regional expansion into new markets versus solidifying their positions in established markets and how energy bottlenecks are being addressed in greenfield developments. It will delve into the significant opportunity the Middle East presents for data center expansion and analyze how demand in secondary markets like Berlin, Madrid, Milan, Oslo, and Warsaw is influencing dynamics and competition among investors. Finally, we will discuss how governments can incentivize data center growth through effective policy.