Are you a seasoned professional in data centre technologies? Join us to share your expertise at Data Centre World Asia 2026.
We’re inviting thought leaders to submit session proposals for fireside chats, solo talks, and interview-style discussions on the latest advancements shaping the future of data centres.
What are we looking out for?
The conference team is calling for innovative papers and real-world case studies from senior leaders, technical experts and advisory professionals across hyperscale, operator, government, NGO, consulting, utilities, energy, construction, design and enterprise end-user organisations.
Here’s a first look at who’s joining us this year:
Craig Scroggie – CEO & Managing Director, NEXTDC
Deepak Sachdeva – CIO, US Air Force
Data Centres as Strategic Infrastructure: Geopolitics, Economy & APAC Integration
The Hyperscale Revolution – How Regional Operators Can Stay Relevant
Trends Reshaping the APAC Data Centre Landscape: 2027–2030 Outlook
Financing Models: Fuelling Data Centre Expansion
Fortifying the Digital Core: Design Approaches of Data Centres as Critical Infrastructure
AI-Ready Data Centres: Modular Approach for AI-Optimised Data Centres
Managing Human and Organisational Risks in Data Centres Construction
Mitigating Cyber Risks in Data Centre Infrastructure Systems
From Capacity to Capability: AI-Ready Data Centre Governance
Global Deals, Regional Disputes: Will APAC Data Centres Get Caught in the Crossfire?
Roadmap & Realities for Singapore as an AI-Ready Nation
Managing the Dark Side: Ethics, Safety, and Trust in the AI Infrastructure Era
Regional Dialogue Series
AI-Driven Compute Demand & GPU Infrastructure Race - Should We Slow Down?
Data Centre Design: Ensuring Sustainability, Resiliency & Compliance
Water Reuse: Responsibility in Data Centre Cooling
AI Power Shock - How APAC Data Centres Are Redesigning Power Strategy
Exploring Nuclear Energy to Meet Growing Power Demands
Powering the Hyperscale Age: Can APAC’s Energy Transition Keep Up with AI?
Deadline: 30th August 2026
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Building and Construction Authority Singapore
Absolutely enjoyed speaking at Data Centre World Asia It's great to be on the panel with fellow thought leaders in the industry to talk about some of the challenges we're facing and how we can tackle that together moving forward.
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Head of Commercial (Data Centres & Networks Division)
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