Digital Deep Dive

Sustainable data centres in the AI era: Dream or reality?

Imagine a world without data centres—our digital economy would come to a standstill. These powerhouses drive everything we rely on, from life-saving medical research and complex transport systems to the ease of online shopping. As digital transformation sweeps all sectors, our reliance on data centres and their energy consumption is rapidly growing. The International Energy Agency warns that data centre electricity demand could double by 2026.

Despite significant strides in energy efficiency, we’re left wondering: can these improvements keep up with the demands of the AI era?

Join us for an engaging webinar where we’ll uncover the latest innovations and best practices in energy efficiency and sustainability within the data centre industry. Discover how we can balance the growing need for digital services with responsible energy use, especially in the age of AI. This is your chance to explore the challenges and opportunities ahead and understand how new EU policies can support sustainable economic growth.

We’ll also dive into these key questions:

● Why are data centres vital for digitalisation?

● How are these technologies tackling the energy consumption challenges in data centres?

● How are data centres crucial for the EU’s AI competitiveness and addressing its biggest challenges?

Agenda and speakers

Welcome and Introduction

- Opening remarks Ray Pinto, Senior Director for Digital Transformation Policy, DIGITALEUROPE

Panel Discussion

- Paula Pinho, Director of Just Transition, Consumers, Energy Security, Efficiency, and Innovation, DG ENER, European Commission

- Eren Çam, Electricity Analyst, Gas, Coal and Power Markets Division & Project Manager, Electricity Report Series, Directorate of Energy Markets and Security, International Energy Agency