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Investment Forum | MENA // Fireside chat: Is North Africa the next big opportunity for data center investors?

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  • Investment main stage
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Greg Jasmin

Head of International Client Development, Khazna Data Centres

Gregory Jasmin

Greg Jasmin

Head of International Client Development, Khazna Data Centres

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Jonathan Briggs

Senior Director, CBRE

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Jonathan Briggs

Senior Director, CBRE

Jonathan Briggs is a seasoned real estate professional with a proven track record of successfully leading expansion programs across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific regions. Recognized for delivering portfolio transformations while ensuring compliance and governance, optimizing resources, and bringing efficiency to diverse property portfolios.

With over 20 years’ experience in the real estate industry, Jonathan is an expert in advising Fortune 500 companies on various real estate matters, including acquiring land for tailor-made headquarter offices and research and development facilities and is also skilled in assisting clients with acquiring existing headquarter offices and identifying suitable properties for office and industrial/logistics use, with a particular focus on distribution, manufacturing, and data centers.

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North Africa is emerging as a key extension of MENA’s data center growth story, offering unique opportunities for investors seeking new markets. Egypt is positioning itself as a gateway for hyperscale and international investments, leveraging its connectivity advantages through subsea cables and strategic infrastructure. As the region builds synergies with MENA’s Tier 1 markets, what strategies can investors adopt to navigate regulatory, energy, and geopolitical challenges while unlocking the potential of this promising market?

Attendees will gain insights on:

  • Egypt’s role as a connectivity hub linking Africa, Europe, and MENA, and the impact of hyperscaler investments.
  • Cross-regional synergies between North Africa and MENA’s Tier 1 markets, supported by key infrastructure projects.
  • Investment risks and mitigation strategies, including regulatory, energy, and geopolitical considerations.