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Supratik is a visionary business leader with 20 years of experience in the energy sector spanning across different industry segments including Datacenters. He joined Hitachi Energy more than 10 years ago and has held senior level roles in different functions. Supratik is currently responsible for datacenter and transportation business segments in Hitachi Energy for Middle East & Africa and additionally leads Hitachi group topline synergies for the region.

Supratik has a proven track record of solving challenges with an innovative approach and is a certified blue ocean strategist. He holds an MBA degree with dual specialization in Finance & Marketing, PMP certification from PMI, USA and a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

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Antonio López is a young entrepreneur specializing in the sale and rental of backup power equipment in Mexico. He was a speaker at DCD Cancún 2024, addressing strategies for transformer selection and efficiency in critical infrastructures. His approach combines technical expertise with business acumen to ensure energy stability and scalability in Data Centers.

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Salvador Sierra is an architect and Project Manager with extensive experience in the construction and optimization of critical infrastructures, including Data Centers. He has led strategic projects at KIO Networks, overseeing technology migrations, power redundancy, and operational scalability. His expertise lies in ensuring the continuity of electrical systems through advanced testing and risk mitigation strategies.

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Dawn is an accomplished engineer and operator who was honoured with a Fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2020. Prior to joining Pure her career spanned several engineering sectors and industries including UK Change Director for National Grid across both the gas and electricity transmission businesses; Group Engineering Director for Merlin Entertainments with responsibility for engineering delivery, standards, practices and processes across the worldwide portfolio of more than 130 theme parks, resorts and attractions; Head of Engineering at Gatwick Airport covering the infrastructure and technical services at the airport; and over 20 years as an Engineering Officer in the Royal Air Force where she held various positions including Head of Engineering at RAF Waddington looking after the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance aircraft fleets and Deputy Chief Engineer for the Air Transport and Air to Air Refuelling aircraft fleets.

She has a track record of developing women in her organisation as well as working to bring more women and girls into engineering and has been the President of the Women’s Engineering Society since 2018.

Dawn now leads the operational arm of Pure Data Centres Group ensuring the delivery of resilient 24/7 operations globally.

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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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Sunita Bottse is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Syntys, where she leads the company’s strategic initiatives and growth across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). She oversees the development and operations of Syntys’ data centers across five markets, addressing the evolving digital infrastructure needs of businesses in the region.

Under Sunita’s leadership, Syntys is executing a US$1.5 billion investment to expand its capacity beyond 120MW in the coming years, reinforcing its position as carrier-neutral data center leader. Her focus on operational excellence, client success, and future-ready strategies ensures Syntys remains the region’s leading digital infrastructure platform and the trusted partner for public and private sectors driving the digital economy.

With a career spanning over 14+ years in digital infrastructure, Sunita’s journey began in 2011 as Vice President and Executive Committee Member at Ctex (LATAM), where she played a pivotal role in establishing the first Tier IV-certified data center in Latin America. She went on to lead SUPERNAP (Thailand) as CEO, delivering Thailand’s only Tier IV multi-tenant data center and achieving industry-first sustainability milestones, such as the implementation of solar-powered operations.

Most recently she was the Senior Director of Data Center Site Acquisition (EMEA) at Microsoft, where she supported the expansion of Cloud and AI infrastructure across the region.

In addition to her corporate achievements, Sunita is a passionate advocate for sustainability and diversity in the tech industry. She has actively contributed to workforce development, championed women in STEM, and led initiatives such as iMasons Women’s EMEA programs to foster inclusion in the sector.

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Majid AlNaqbi, joined du in 2006 and has 18+ years’ experience within du, where he has played an integral part in various roles he has been performing. He has a vast rich experience in multiple areas that include Technology, Commercial and Customer & Channels team. He has excelled in functions like Transport Network, Fixed Access Network, Network Infrastructure, Datamena & broadcast, managed services, technology operations and in his last role he was heading Customer Operations in the Customer & Channels team.

Currently, Majid is the Head of Data Centre Business at du in the ICT department under the new sub-brand du Tech. He has the commercial acumen and technology knowledge with a customer

experience mindset to drive the Data Centre Business for du Tech at such an exciting time where he in 2024 has been able to achieve major milestones and successfully explore new horizons to achieve the ambitions to grow the business by signing a one of its kind deal in partnership to launch the first NVIDIA supercluster in the GCC. The supercluster in Dubai will leverage cutting- edge liquid cooling technology to enhance AI processing efficiency, sustainability, and performance. The project marks a significant advancement in the Data Centre and AI technology landscape of the region.

Under his leadership, he has recently won an awards for the Data Centre Business in less than one year’s time for, “Innovation in cooling 2024” at Dubai Cloud & Data Centre Convention & Awards 2024 from W.Media. Presently in his role, he is heading multiple data centre locations that are mostly fully consumed taking the Data Centre Business to the next-level.

Majid has a Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Engineering and Masters degree in Engineering systems management from American University of Sharjah.

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Jake has more than 10 years DCF experience in ME, especially in prefab modules data center solution. In the satge of AI era, Jake will bring the technical updates of Huawei DCF solution, and explain how to meet the latest AI facility requirement such as Deepseek etc

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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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Taz is the Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Middle East offices. He specializes in mixed use, retail and lifestyle markets throughout Europe and the Middle East, with a particular expertise in managing and delivering complex, large-scale projects. Recognized as an inspiring and collaborative team leader, and for his ability to build and manage large teams and offices, Taz runs his projects smoothly and efficiently to meet the critical time and functional requirements of developers and tenants alike. He has worked with well-known brands and client organisations worldwide, and strives to develop strong project strategies for successful destinations that achieve the ideal mix, balance, and range of experiences. He recognizes the value of seeing every project from multiple viewpoints, whether that be the customer, employee, developer, or tenant, to ensure that all stakeholder expectations are not just met but exceeded.

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Mohammed Sayedahmed is a professional in providing backup power solutions for data center Applications, currently serving as the Business Development Manager for MEA at Baudouin. In this role, he focuses on delivering Baudouin cutting edge technology power solutions to the evolving demands of data centers across the Middle East.

Prior to joining Baudouin, Mohammed had over a decade of experience in supporting the customers with backup power products for Critical applications and Datacenters Hyperscale projects.

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Ahmed Mostafa is a Chartered Engineer (CEng MCIBSE) with the Engineering Council in the UK, bringing over 15 years of experience in data center and MEP design, with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.

He currently serves as the QA/QC Design Manager for telecommunications, electrical, and mechanical infrastructures at Meinhardt Group, where he leads innovation to create the most sustainable data center designs. In his role, Ahmed ensures the quality of design submissions for data centers, verifying compliance with international standards and regulations. He is also adapting sustainable cooling solutions, such as immersion cooling and direct-to-chip cooling, and integrating renewable energy sources into both new and legacy data center infrastructures. As Meinhardt is an ESCO (Energy Service Company), he is responsible for energy auditing and management, driving initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and reduce carbon footprints.

Ahmed holds several prestigious certifications. In data center design, he is an Accredited Tier Professional (ATP) from the Uptime Institute and a Certified TIA-942C Design Consultant from TIA. His energy management and auditing credentials include Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP), and Performance contracting and funding professional (PCF) from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) in the US. Additionally, Ahmed is certified in sustainability with Accredited Sustainability Advisor (ASA) from the Uptime Institute and as a LEED Accredited Professional from the US Green Building Council. His engineering credentials include the Certified HVAC Designer (CHD) from ASHRAE, and he holds Chartered Engineer status with both the Engineering Council and CIBSE in the UK, along with memberships in ASHRAE (MASHRAE), CIBSE (MCIBSE), and AEE (MAEE).

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As the Regional Director for Vertiv in the METCA region, Tassos has led transformative growth, unifying diverse territories and driving innovative strategies. With over 24 years of data center sales experience, he has consistently delivered exceptional results across various regions. His leadership is fueled by a passion for growth, customer satisfaction, and fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.

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With over 20 years of experience in construction, industrial projects, and data centre development, Mostafa Kandil has built a distinguished career at the intersection of technology, innovation, and sustainable infrastructure. As the Head of Operations at Innovo Technology Services, he leads strategic initiatives focused on AI-ready modular data centres and advanced energy solutions, ensuring that innovation and sustainability drive the company’s growth.

Holding certifications in PMP, ATD, CDCP, and LEED GA, he combines deep technical expertise with extensive project management experience. His work is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions in digital infrastructure and smart urban development, shaping the future of intelligent and resilient built environments.

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Juan Colina is the Data Centre and Distributed IT segment strategy manager for Eaton’s EMEA region. He’s responsible for defining and executing a strong strategy that will support our future growth and success within these sectors.

Juan has experience in the optical fibre industry, across the service provider and data centre sectors. He has a strong track record in commercial strategy, product management and corporate transactions, with a focus on aligning business objectives with customer needs and market trends.

Previously, Juan has held leadership roles in engineering, program management, strategy, business development and mergers and acquisitions at organisations including Corning Inc. and Wesco Anixter. Most recently, as Wesco’s Head of Strategy for EMEA.

Juan holds a degree in computational mathematics from the National University of Ireland, Galway, an MBA from ESCP Europe in Paris, and a master’s in finance from ESADE in Barcelona. He is currently based in Dubai, UAE.

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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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Elie Al Chami is the Senior Sales Director, Middle East for Uptime

Institute.

In this role he is responsible for overseeing sales and business

development strategies across the Middle East except KSA, driving

growth, and ensuring the highest support to the Middle East data center

industry to achieve higher standards and availability.

Prior to joining Uptime, Chami spent over a decade driving success for

the data center industry spearheading projects that guaranteed clients'

success in reaching their desired outcomes and objectives.

Chami holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, a Master of

Philosophy in Management and is currently pursuing his doctorate

degree in Business Administration.

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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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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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