Connect | London // DCD>Major Panel: Designating data centers as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) - What’s next?

As the UK faces growing reliance on digital infrastructure, the designation of data centers as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) raises important questions about the future of the industry. This panel will explore the implications of being considered critical infrastructure, including increased regulatory scrutiny, enhanced security requirements, and potential impacts on investment and operational flexibility.

Experts will discuss how CNI status could influence market growth, innovation, and sustainability efforts within the UK data center sector, as well as the broader effects on national security and resilience.