CEO of Khazna Data Center, Hassan Al Naqbi has held various positions with du and TECOM and was a member of the UAE Armed Forces. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering management and a higher diploma in computer engineering.

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With over 12 years of real estate research, pricing and acquisition strategy, consumer analytics and data centre experience, Priyanka holds a reputation as an ethical and reliable advisor in the corporate real estate domain across the region. She has an extensive skill set specific to data centre advisory, with over five years of dedicated experience working on data centre projects.

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Kamel Tawil joined Equinix in September 2020 as Managing Director MENA (Middle East and North Africa) and he is responsible for developing MENA markets to deliver world class digital infrastructure solutions, building a network dense ecosystem. Prior, Mr. Tawil spent 18 years at Oracle in various leadership roles across ECEMEA (East Central Europe, Middle East and Africa) where he led major digital transformation projects.

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Aslihan Güreşcier joined Equinix in 2019 as Managing Director for Turkey. Aslihan has more than 25years experience in the Digital & Data Center industry, including three years at Zenium Data Centers, where she was the Country Manager for Turkey. Most recently, Aslihan worked as a freelance cloud and data center consultant for various firms, including Tradefive, the exclusive partner of Alibaba Cloud in Turkey, to establish a local cloud presence.

Prior to Zenium, Aslihan was with the Systems Integration, data center and technology solutions firm, KoçSistem, where she progressed to Sales Group Manager for more than 20 years with the company.

Aslihan graduated from Bosphorus University with a BA in Foreign Languages in 1995 and an MA in Business Administration from Marmara University in 1999.

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Scott is the Head of Procurement for Pure Data Centres, where he is responsible for developing and implementing equipment supply chains across Pure’s global fleet of data centre construction projects. Working exclusively in the data centre industry since 2012 delivering projects across the Middle East, Europe and Asia; Scott has developed a deep understanding of the supply chain value, associated risks, challenges and economics.

Scott possesses a degree in Quantity Surveying from Edinburgh Napier University and has a background in the commercial management and procurement of global hyperscale data centre projects

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Miranda Gardiner is the Executive Director of the iMasons Climate Accord, a non-profit composed of 250+ member companies, representing more than $6T in market cap, and aligned on global carbon accounting of digital infrastructure. The organization is focused on influencing market-based decisions and driving the data center industry to ultimately achieve net zero carbon.

With over 16 years of experience, Miranda is a driven, professional manager with extensive industry experience in green buildings, energy and water efficiency, and sustainable master plans and policies. She is passionate about the environment and improving sustainability practices through local and global engagement, with a proven record of working for international sustainability organizations like the US Green Building Council and in 2020, was recognized by USGBC as a LEED Fellow.

Miranda is an enthusiastic author and public speaker who clearly communicates with peers, clients, and corporations to achieve individual and departmental goals. She thrives in implementing sustainable practices that result in significant cost savings, improved efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. Additionally, she is distance running coach and cycling instructor, who believes that caring for oneself resonates in caring for the planet; she has completed 8 marathons and 3 ultramarathons.

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Sayed Hasan Amin is a distinguished leader in the data center and technology industry, bringing over 18 years of expertise in telecommunications, datacom, digital solutions, and data center operations. He holds a Bachelor of Business Information Systems from the University of Bahrain and a Master of Science in Information Systems Management from the University of Salford, complementing his extensive industry experience with strong academic credentials.

As the Head of Operations at Batelco, Sayed has played a pivotal role in the development and delivery of state-of-the-art data center projects that support organizations’ digital transformation and infrastructure scalability. His portfolio includes leading the development of a 6MW data center in Bahrain, managing critical aspects of design, construction, and operations to ensure world-class standards. In addition, he has successfully delivered multiple data center projects, showcasing his expertise in achieving operational excellence, energy efficiency, and sustainable solutions.

Sayed's leadership extends beyond data centers, with a track record of achievements such as centralizing enterprise support channels, integrating complex systems like BSS/OSS, and expanding terrestrial and submarine cable systems. His broad experience positions him as an expert in developing resilient, future-ready digital infrastructure.

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