Connect | Madrid 2025

Location: 6th Floor, Eurostars Madrid Tower.

^{09h30 -10h00}

Keynote presentation: AI-Powered evolution - Designing and operating the next generation of data centers

Speaker: David McCall, VP, Brand Evangelist, QTS Data Centers

As demand for data storage and processing power increases, AI is playing a critical role in enhancing the design, efficiency, and sustainability of modern data centers. This session will delve into how AI-driven technologies are being integrated into every aspect of data center operations, from predictive maintenance and energy management to real-time performance monitoring and automation. It will also address the challenges and opportunities that come with adopting AI in data center environments, including optimizing resource usage, reducing operational costs, and meeting the growing need for scalable infrastructure. 

^{10h00 - 10h45}

DCD>Panel: Retos operativos en los data centers - Estrategias para adaptarse al crecimiento acelerado de la IA

Speakers: Enrique Ramirez Muelas, Regional Operations Director, Merlin Edged; Robert Assink, Managing Director Spain, Digital Realty; Mani Masshafi, CEO - Digital Infrastructure, Substrate AI; Pedro Olivares Muñoz, Operations Director, Global Switch; Guillermo Benito, CTO, Nabiax.

La inteligencia artificial está transformando la operación y el mantenimiento de los centros de datos, generando nuevas demandas de capacidad, eficiencia y sostenibilidad. Este panel se centrará en los principales desafíos que presenta la IA y las estrategias esenciales que los operadores deben adoptar para asegurar un rendimiento excepcional y una operación sostenible a largo plazo.

Los panelistas explorarán soluciones innovadoras, como la automatización inteligente, tecnologías avanzadas de refrigeración y la optimización de recursos, con el objetivo de superar estos retos y maximizar la eficiencia operativa.

^{10h45 - 11h15}

Coffee Break

^{11h15 - 11h45}

Fireside Chat: Emerging trends in data center infrastructure - Adapting to the future

Speaker: Paul Henry, Regional Director, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Data Center infrastructure Delivery, Google.

^{11h45 - 12h15}

Keynote presentation: AI - Deep impact

Speaker: Ricardo Abad, Founder and Managing Director, Quark.

Presentaremos una visión general sobre las tendencias y expectativas en la industria de la inteligencia artificial (IA) y los centros de datos, destacando la futura adopción masiva de IA en diversos sectores y las implicaciones energéticas y ambientales del uso de IA. Además, abordaremos las soluciones y oportunidades para optimizar el consumo energético y reducir las emisiones de carbono.

^{12h15 - 13h00}

DCD>Panel: Is your data center ready for the AI revolution? Redesigning infrastructure for the future

Speakers: Marco Matarazzo, Director of Facility Operation, Equinix Italy; Alberto Petermann, Head of Design and Delivery, Start Campus; David Fernández, Director of the Data Centers Cluster in Aragon, AWS; Roberto Sarsa, Business Development EMEA, Nokia.

As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize industries, the demands on data centers are evolving at an accelerated pace. From handling increased processing power and storage requirements to ensuring low-latency, real-time data processing, the challenges are significant.

In this panel, industry experts will share their experiences in adapting data center infrastructure to meet these challenges, discuss the solutions they are implementing to support AI, and outline their plans for future growth. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how to ensure their data centers are not only prepared for the AI revolution, but also positioned for long-term sustainability and success.

In an increasingly interconnected world, the future of data centers lies not only in technological advancements but also in the power of global partnerships. This panel will explore how international collaboration can drive the transformation of data center infrastructure and address pressing challenges such as efficiency, sustainability and scalability.

Industry leaders and experts will share insights into successful cross-border initiatives, innovative technologies born from global cooperation, and strategies to foster partnerships that push the boundaries of what next-generation data centers can achieve.

Join us for a forward-thinking discussion on unlocking the potential of global teamwork to revolutionize the data center landscape.

Location: 6th Floor, Eurostars Madrid Tower.

^12:15-13:00

Debate

As organizations increasingly embrace multicloud strategies to enhance flexibility and scalability, the main challenge lies in effectively utilizing the full potential of these complex environments. This panel will explore strategies to optimize efficiency, performance, and value from multicloud infrastructures.

Industry experts will dive into critical topics such as seamless platform integration, cost optimization, and strengthening security and compliance. Additionally, the debate will highlight common challenges and share proven best practices for designing resilient, future-proof multicloud architectures that can evolve with dynamic business needs and support long-term growth.

^13:00-13:30

Interactive Debate Debrief

You've heard the experts, now join this corresponding dynamic networking session to continue the conversation and ensure meaningful connections that support your business goals:

• Meet the expert speakers to get your questions answered
• Connect with peers to discuss the key talking points
• Uncover the technology solutions to the challenges presented in the debate

En este DCD>Fireside Chat, David Blázquez, Head of Public Policy Infrastructure Iberia en Amazon Web Services, y María del Mar Vaquero, vicepresidenta del Gobierno de Aragón, compartirán su visión sobre el papel estratégico de la región como hub tecnológico europeo.

Por un lado, AWS ha comprometido una inversión de más de 15.000 millones de euros hasta 2033 en sus centros de datos en Aragón; por otro, el Gobierno de Aragón está trabajando para convertir la región en un hub tecnológico del sur de Europa.

Únase a esta sesión y descubra cómo la colaboración entre el sector público y privado está posicionando a esta comunidad autónoma como un referente en innovación y tecnología en Europa.