Powering Tomorrow's
Digital Infrastructure, Sustainably

13 October 2026 | Millennium Airport Hotel, Dubai, UAE

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Sustainable Data Center

The Sustainable Data Center Summit brings together industry leaders, innovators, and sustainability experts to address the critical challenges facing modern data center operations in Middle East. As digital transformation accelerates across the region, this premier conference focuses on implementing sustainable practices, reducing environmental impact, and building resilient infrastructure for the future. This summit provides a unique platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration among data center owners, architechts, cloud service providers, government entities, and technology vendors. Participants will explore cutting-edge solutions for energy efficiency, carbon neutrality, water conservation, and sustainable infrastructure design while aligning with regional and global sustainability goals.

Sponsors & Partners

Lead Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Exhibitor

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Supporting Sponsor

Supporting Partner

Knowledge Partner

Key Project Intelligence Partner

Media Partner

Advisory Board

Richard Holmes

Managing Partner - Holcon Consultants

    Speakers

    Wojciech Szewczak

    Associate Director - Head of Strategy & Advisory - AESG

      Sanjay Kumar

      Senior Director ‑ Design Data Centers - Damac Digital

        Ajay Gautam

        Associate Director - Kent Data Centres

          Marwan AlObaidi

          Regional Director, Data Centers & Applied Systems - Midea Building Technologies

            Abdulla Shah

            Co-Chair - CIBSE MENA Data Centres Group

              Senior Representative – Midea

                Ferose Ahamed

                Sales Director – Applied - SKM Air Conditioning

                  Shaimaa Hashem

                  Design Manager – Head of Design Unit - Dar Al-Handasah

                    Priyanka Nagpal

                    Director - Data Center, Capital Markets - JLL

                      Edmar Cabra

                      Regional Sustainability Head – MENA/APAC - Black & White Engineering

                        Mohammad Majed Alhnaity

                        Associate Director | Data Centres - Black & White Engineering

                          Dr. Vijay Wagh

                          Head Semiconductor & Data Center - Larsen And Toubro Construction

                            Manikiran Tadikonda

                            Senior Projects Director - Syska Hennnessy Group

                              Tarek Qabaha

                              GHD Principal | Senior Technical Director - GHD, UAE

                                Conference Agenda

                                09:30 -

                                Opening Keynote : The Path to Net-Zero Data Centers in the Middle East

                                • Regional sustainability goals and data center alignment • Roadmap for carbon neutrality by 2030/2040 • Case studies from leading regional operators

                                10:30 -

                                Panel Discussion : Building the Business Case - ROI of Sustainable Data Centers

                                • CapEx vs. OpEx analysis • Payback periods for sustainability investments • Green financing access • ESG impact on corporate valuation • Risk mitigation strategies

                                12:20 -

                                Advanced Cooling Technologies Revolution

                                • Liquid cooling vs. air cooling efficiency comparison • Immersion cooling deployment strategies • Direct-to-chip cooling innovations

                                13:00 -

                                Modular & Prefabricated Data Centers

                                Rapid deployment sustainable solutions, Factory-built efficiency advantages and Scalability and flexibility benefits

                                14:20 -

                                Building Climate-Resilient Digital Infrastructure

                                • Climate change adaptation strategies• Disaster recovery and business continuity• Future-proofing data center investments

                                14:40 -

                                Scaling AI Sustainably: The ESG Challenge Facing GCC Data Centers

                                As AI and cloud infrastructure drive rapid data-center growth across the GCC, sustainability is becoming increasingly important to how this infrastructure is planned, developed and operated. This session will explore how energy and power availability, water scarcity, whole-life carbon, climate resilience and wider ESG performance can be addressed while enabling the regionʼs digital infrastructure to continue scaling.

                                Key Themes

                                Telecommunications & Connectivity

                                Cloud Service Providers

                                Banking & Financial Services

                                Government & Public Sector

                                Healthcare & Life Sciences

                                Oil & Gas

                                Technology & Software

                                Real Estate & Construction

                                Energy & Utilities

                                Retail & E-commerce

                                Education & Research Institutions

                                Media & Entertainment

                                Sustainable Guest Experiences & Engagement

                                The Role of AI & Data Analytics in Sustainability

                                Local Sourcing & Supply Chain Sustainability

                                Retrofitting Existing Hotels for Sustainability

                                Who Will You Meet?

                                Chief Information Officers (CIO)

                                Chief Technology Officers (CTO)

                                Chief Sustainability Officers (CSO)

                                Chief Data Officers (CDO)

                                Chief Operating Officers (COO)

                                Vice Presidents of Infrastructure

                                Data Center Directors

                                IT Infrastructure Managers

                                Facilities Managers

                                Energy Managers

                                Sustainability Managers

                                Operations Managers

                                Cloud Services Managers

                                Data Center Engineers

                                Sustainability Specialists

                                Energy Efficiency Consultants

                                Cooling Systems Engineers

                                Power Systems Engineers

                                Environmental Compliance Officers

                                Green Building Consultants

                                Government Officials

                                Policy Makers

                                Investment Managers

                                Real Estate Developers

                                Technology Consultants

                                Architects & Designers

                                Investment Managers

                                Real Estate Developers

                                Who Should Exhibit / Sponsor

                                HVAC & Precision Cooling Systems

                                Liquid Cooling Solution Manufacturers

                                Immersion Cooling Technology

                                Free Cooling & Adiabatic Systems

                                Chiller and Heat Exchanger Suppliers

                                Thermal Monitoring & Sensors

                                Modular Data Center Manufacturers

                                Prefabricated Infrastructure Solutions

                                Cable Management Solutions

                                Building Management Systems (BMS)

                                Water-Free Cooling Technology

                                Water Recycling & Treatment Systems

                                Water Usage Monitoring Systems

                                Fiber Optic & Cabling Solutions

                                Network Interconnection Services

                                Telecommunications Infrastructure

                                5G Infrastructure Providers

                                UPS Manufacturers

                                Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Providers

                                Energy Storage & Battery Systems

                                Power Monitoring & Management Software

                                Microgrid Technology Providers

                                Hyperscale Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle)

                                Server & Hardware Manufacturers

                                Storage Solution Providers

                                Network Equipment Vendors

                                Container & Kubernetes Platforms

                                Cybersecurity Platform Providers

                                Physical Security Systems

                                Biometric Access Control

                                Video Surveillance & Analytics

                                Environmental Threat Detection

                                Registration

                                Registration Form for all 3 Main

                                Contact Us

                                Locations

                                Dubai, UAE

                                Email Address

                                connect@worldlinkconferences.com

                                Contact No

                                +971 554693963

                                What Our Attendees Have to Say

                                Thank you for the invitation and for organizing such a successful and insightful conference. We truly appreciated the opportunity to attend, as the lectures were highly informative and beneficial, particularly in the field of stadium management

                                Fadi Tannir

                                Senior Project Manager, Project Management, Khatib & Alami

                                I wanted to take a moment to thank you and the entire team for organising such a fantastic event. I truly enjoyed my time at the World Stadiums and Arena Development Summit, and it was a great opportunity to learn, connect, and exchange insights with industry experts. The sessions were insightful, the networking was invaluable, and the overall experience was excellent.

                                Mohammed Hisham

                                Project Planning Engineer, Consultancy Group

                                I had a wonderful time at the World Stadiums and Arena Development Summit. The event was well-organized, and I particularly enjoyed the insightful sessions and networking opportunities with industry leaders. The discussions on innovative stadium design and sustainability really stood out to me. Thank you for the opportunity, and I look forward to future events!

                                Firas ElChoum

                                Associate, me-engineers

                                Thank you for the invite to the World Stadiums and Arena Development Summit, it was expertly organized, offering valuable insights in terms of technology, consultants and suppliers, while fostering meaningful discussions about the future of stadium and arena development

                                Moath Alhajiri

                                Projects Manager, RICHMOND Engineering and Management
                                This summit serves as a pivotal platform for exchanging insights, fostering innovation, and shaping the future of world-class sports venues in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a global hub for major sporting events, with the 2027 hashtag AFC Asian Cup and 2029 Asian Winter Games in Trojena, NEOM paving the way for the 2034 Asian Games and FIFA World Cup.

                                Aliuddin Aquil

                                Chief Engineer- Infrastructure, SAUDCONSULT
                                Thank you for arranging the STADIUM event . it was really important and inspiring and i had the chance to meet relevant people in the industry

                                Abdelghani Khatib

                                TEDCO HOLDING
                                It was a pleasure speaking at the World Stadiums and Arena Development Summit. The experience was truly enriching, and I greatly appreciated the opportunity to share insights while engaging with such a knowledgeable and dynamic audience. The discussions were thought-provoking, and the event was exceptionally well-organized, fostering meaningful exchanges on the future of stadium and arena development. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this impactful summit. I look forward to future collaborations!

                                Heba Saleh

                                PMO Director - Consultancy Group