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Dan Loosemore is currently CEO at Data Center Dynamics (DCD); helping empower individuals who plan, build, design and operate digital infrastructure to make informed decisions faster. DCD attracts over 15 million views to its publishing sites every year, making it the most read data center publication in the world. It's L&D business trains over 3000 engineers every year and the DCD event series attracts over 20,000 annual attendees. Since 2022, DCD has been part of the InfraXMedia portfolio and is a proud sister-business of Yotta.

Dan has spent 15+ years scaling B2B media, event and subscription-based platforms in technology and software driven industries. He is passionate about the future of B2B technology marketing and sales, supporting the industry's leading solutions providers on their GTM strategies.

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A first-generation entrepreneur, Sridhar Pinnapureddy has founded and built to scale several companies in the areas of cloud computing, IT infrastructure, Internet services, green energy, and software development. CtrlS Datacenters today boasts of creating the world’s largest Rated-4 Datacenter footprint with 15 certified operational datacenters and many more in various stages of development, taking the overall capacity to over 1,000 MW. CtrlS’ datacenters are used by over 60 of the Fortune 500 MNCs and five of the top seven hyperscalers of the world.

Cloud4C, with over 2,000 employees, is a value-driven, platform-agnostic, cloud managed services partner for mission-critical environments in emerging economies. Established in 2015, Cloud4C has a global footprint in about 30 countries, with its headquarters in Singapore.

Sridhar is closely involved with Assocham and The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) and served as chapter president and chairperson for TiE Global Summit. He is also an active member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) among other global entrepreneur associations.

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Nader Tahan is an accomplished electrical engineer and the Product Marketing Director for ABB Electrification Distribution Solutions (Gulf & Pakistan), a global leader in electrification and automation technologies. With more than fifteen years of experience in engineering and technology, Nader has sharpened his skills in product strategy, market analysis, and customer interaction.

He obtained his degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the University of Sharjah, laying the groundwork for his future career in innovative technology solutions. Nader has successfully led several high-impact marketing initiatives at ABB, resulting in increased growth and market presence in the Energy Sector.

Among his main strengths are his strategic vision and ability to bridge the gap between technical engineering and market needs. Nader and his team have played a critical role in creating an industrial transformation in mission critical applications by introducing sustainable solutions, such as artificial intelligence-enabled digital switchgears, which have significantly improved efficiency and performance for clients across various industries.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Nader is an advocate for sustainable engineering techniques and an active member of ABB's digital community. He is committed to promoting collaboration and creativity in the engineering community.

Nader, who is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, continues to research new technologies and industry trends to help ABB achieve its purpose of creating a more sustainable and efficient world.

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Stefano Resi is the Head of Data Center Sales for the Middle East and Africa region at Nokia Network Infrastructure. Holding a Master’s degree in telecommunications engineering from the University of Rome, he has built his entire 22-year career in networks infrastructure at Siemens Mobile and subsequently Nokia Networks.

Over the years, Stefano has held various managerial roles in sales and technical sales, leading projects that established critical transmission networks across Pakistan, Sudan, Nigeria, South Africa, and other markets. In his current position, he drives Nokia’s regional strategy for the data center vertical, identifying emerging business and technological trends that shape the MEA market.

Stefano is passionate about telecommunications for their role in elevating people’s quality of life and fostering economic growth throughout the region. In his free time, he enjoys reading, golfing, exploring the outdoors, and discovering new cuisines.

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Jasim Al Awadi, Chief ICT Officer is a remarkable leader, who has been in the technology field for over 23 years and has worked for du for more than 17 years. In his journey at du, he has been an integral part of functions like technology and commercial where he was heading the government segment. Jasim Al Awadi is now leading du’s ICT department to accelerate the digital transformation agenda for the company for government entities, large / medium enterprises, start-ups and individuals representing du Tech sub-brand. To enable a seamless digital economy, where digital trust, digital infrastructure and digital innovation are the key driving pillars and lie in the heart of everything.

Jasim Al Awadi has a strong commercial acumen and leadership qualities where he has contributed in generating billions of dirham worth business projects that drive critical digital growth initiatives and has been in the forefront of the development of the right cutting-edge 5G and ICT solutions enabling the vision of the Ruler of UAE to create a future ready country. His passion to lead and work closely with the ICT team to drive the vision of becoming a more purpose-driven, performance-focused and customer-centric organisation with a secure and agile ecosystem and a huge portfolio of digital solutions is outstanding.

To name a few projects he has played a key role in include, hyperscale cloud and sovereign AI services powered by AI GPU as a service for government & public sector entities in UAE, launched the first NVIDIA supercluster in GCC that will leverage cutting-edge liquid cooling technology to enhance AI processing efficiency, sustainability, and performance in Dubai which marks a significant advancement in the Data Centre and AI technology landscape of the region. Unique Industry 4.0 Technology robotics automation deployed, first of its kind agritech platform, 5G Drones with Digital Dewa, Digital Twin for RTA, Fednet UAE Smart Government, Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), the launch of 5G in the UAE, the development of the first-ever full-insight customer portal, the leadership of the virtual CPE [customer premises equipment], and the cloud.

Jasim has won several recognitions and awards, some of them include, “Government Leader of the Year” from Edge Middle East, “Security Leader of the Year” from ITP Media. “Innovation in cooling 2024” at Dubai Cloud & Data Centre Convention & Awards 2024 from W.Media. “ICT Champion Award 2024” from the Integrator. “The Best Cloud Provider” and “The Best Government digital transformation initiative in 2023, at Telecom Review Summit. “The Best Middle East 5G Innovation” and “The Best Asian CSR Initiative” at Telecom Review Regional Excellence Awards 2022. As well as “Smart Data Excellence Awards -Telecom” at Smart Data Summit Awards 2022.

Prior to joining du in 2007, he worked for telecom industry in UAE and for Canar in Sudan. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering from Etisalat University of UAE and a post-graduate digital transformation leadership program at Henley Business School in London.

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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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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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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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Michael has over19 years’ experience with Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company and holds a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Juris Doctor from Southwestern School of Law.  He is a licensed attorney in the State of California and with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  Michael’s 19-year career includes experience working with global customer partners on applications including scalable standardized water treatment programs, heat transfer and liquid cooling fluid management, as well as development and execution of global water strategies in line with organizational sustainability initiatives.  He has consulted and presented on the topics of water conservation and liquid cooling strategies to numerous global enterprise organizations and utility agencies, in addition to industry associations and conferences. 

As Area Vice President of Global Accounts, Michael works with his corporate account manager team to support data center portfolios in driving deployment of standardized solutions, programs and processes to create, capture, and communicate sustainable ROI in line with organizational business drivers and goals. 

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Joost Lansbergen is an architect and project director, specialized in Buildings for Technology, Industry and Mission Critical projects. Currently, Joost leads Gensler’s Global Critical Facilities Practice Area.

Since 2018, Joost has focused specifically on data centre projects, applying his expertise across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He stands as one of the top Subject Matter Experts in the field, recognized for his deep knowledge, research, and proficiency in data centre design and delivery.

Prior to this, Joost has practiced as an architect in the Netherlands for 14 years, working on a wide range of projects, such as urban design, residential, hotels, laboratories, infrastructure, process industry, high tech manufacturing and datacenters. He has worked on every scale and in every phase. His motivation comes from delivering quality architecture in every project.

Joost holds MSc. degrees in architecture and urban planning and is professionally registered in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

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Matt Welch is the Content & Project Manager - Live Events, at Datacenter Dynamics.

Prior to joining DCD, Matt produced international events across various industry sectors which included cybersecurity, IoT, renewable energy, global commodities, and sports betting.

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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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Matt Welch is the Content & Project Manager - Live Events, at Datacenter Dynamics.

Prior to joining DCD, Matt produced international events across various industry sectors which included cybersecurity, IoT, renewable energy, global commodities, and sports betting.

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Mr. Sanjay Bhutani is one of the key influencers in the industry who helped shaped the Date Center revolution of India. An industry veteran with a career spanning nearly three decades, Sanjay has led data center strategy for multi-nationals, played a pivotal role in the construction of Asia’s largest data center & internet exchanges, and brought many industry- firsts to the company portfolio.

A driving force in the field of IT, Telecom and Data Center, his contribution in the development of Policy and Regulatory landscape, aided the growth of telecom and digital revolution in India. A feat that featured him among the top 50 influencers in Asia Pacific by Data Economy in 2020.

He is also one of the leading men behind the formation of AdaniConnex – a joint venture between two industry giants: Adani and EdgeConneX. Under Sanjay’s leadership, AdaniConneX aims to build India’s largest and most sustainable Data Center platform powered by 100% renewable energy with a capacity of 1 GW over the next decade.

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In his role as the Managing Director of Data Centers, Jimmy advises on all data center design projects and manages the firm’s corporate data center accounts. He is dedicated to driving innovation in data center design, with a passion for making the world better by designing secure and sustainable data centers. Jimmy’s career reflects his pursuit of quality and innovation in the data center market. Balancing emerging technologies and industry best practices, Jimmy guides clients such as Amazon, Verizon, and Microsoft to modernize existing infrastructure, streamline operations, drive cost efficiencies, and integrate renewable energy sources for sustainability.

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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 fiber industry, across the service provider and data center 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 organizations 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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Dan Loosemore is currently CEO at Data Center Dynamics (DCD); helping empower individuals who plan, build, design and operate digital infrastructure to make informed decisions faster. DCD attracts over 15 million views to its publishing sites every year, making it the most read data center publication in the world. It's L&D business trains over 3000 engineers every year and the DCD event series attracts over 20,000 annual attendees. Since 2022, DCD has been part of the InfraXMedia portfolio and is a proud sister-business of Yotta.

Dan has spent 15+ years scaling B2B media, event and subscription-based platforms in technology and software driven industries. He is passionate about the future of B2B technology marketing and sales, supporting the industry's leading solutions providers on their GTM strategies.

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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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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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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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