Strategy Stream - Day 2

9:30-10:00 - Panel Discussion: Building a nucleus of Data Centre talent across Africa

Speakers

Mark Acton

Head of Technical Due Diligence

Future-tech SCi Limited

Nikki Blake

Business Development Africa

Bergvik

Dr Ayotunde Coker

Chairman, Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA) & CEO

Open Access Data Centres

Nils Gerstle

MD

Collaboretix Enterprise Consulting

Lee Perrin

Data Centre Business Lead MEA

CBRE

10:00-10:20 - Edge Data Centres - The possibilities

Speaker

James Byaruhanga

General Manager, Uganda

RAXIO

10:20-11:00 - Panel Discussion: Edge Data Centres - A viable option for Africa?

Speakers

Heath Anderson

Data Centre Consultant

James Byaruhanga

General Manager, Uganda

RAXIO

Dr Ayotunde Coker

Chairman, Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA) & CEO

Open Access Data Centres

Neil Cummings

Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

Huawei

Michelle Jackson

Managing Director Property and Buildings

WSP Group Africa

12:00-12:30 - Creating an African Code of Conduct

Supported by:

Speaker

Bernard Lecanu

Managing Director

BL International Consultant

12:30-13:00 - Panel Discussion: Creating an African Code of Conduct

Speakers

Mark Acton

Head of Technical Due Diligence

Future-tech SCi Limited

Paul-Francois Cattier

Managing Director

Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA)

Bernard Lecanu

Managing Director

BL International Consultant

14:00-14:45 - Collaboration - the only way to strengthen Africa's Data Centre future

Speakers

Mark Acton

Head of Technical Due Diligence

Future-tech SCi Limited

Dr Angus Hay

Regional Executive

Africa Data Centres

Menno Parsons

Managing Director

Master Power Technologies

Lee Perrin

Data Centre Business Lead MEA

CBRE

14:45-15:30 - How can Data Centres assist in the future of their countries power solutions and communities

Speakers

Nikki Blake

Business Development Africa

Bergvik

Dr Ayotunde Coker

Chairman, Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA) & CEO

Open Access Data Centres

Kevin Kent

Director of Global Business Development

GCX

Adv. Mtho Xulu

President

South African Chamber of Commerce

15:30-16:00 - Fireside chat with Dr Ayotunde Coker facilitated by Mark Acton

Speakers

Dr Ayotunde Coker

Chairman, Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA) & CEO

Open Access Data Centres

Mark Acton

Head of Technical Due Diligence

Future-tech SCi Limited