Data Centres
What happens when infrastructure becomes the differentiator?
As demand for data, cloud and AI accelerates, data centres are becoming one of the most critical assets in Africa’s digital economy. They are no longer just storage facilities, they are strategic infrastructure powering everything from enterprise applications to AI models.
But growth brings complexity. Power, sustainability, investment, and location strategy are now central challenges.
Those who can build and scale resilient, efficient infrastructure will enable the next wave of innovation. Those who cannot will struggle to meet demand.
In Data Centres, we will unpack what it takes to power Africa’s digital growth at scale.
Among the topics we’ll be exploring
- AI infrastructure and compute demand
- Power, energy and sustainability challenges
- Investment trends and capital flows
- Edge computing and localisation
- Hyperscaler partnerships
- Scaling capacity across the continent
Why it matters
Without the right infrastructure, digital transformation stalls. Data centres are the engine behind cloud, AI and enterprise technology and are critical to Africa’s ability to compete globally.
Frequently asked Questions
Why are data centres important for Africa’s digital growth?
expand_moreData centres support cloud services, AI workloads, enterprise applications and digital infrastructure needed for economic growth.
Which data centre topics are covered?
expand_moreTopics include colocation, hyperscale investment, power resilience, cooling efficiency and regional infrastructure expansion.
Who should attend the data centre track?
expand_moreInfrastructure investors, operators, cloud providers, enterprise IT leaders and digital infrastructure specialists.
How does AI increase demand for data centres in Africa?
expand_moreAI applications require local computing capacity, low latency and scalable infrastructure, increasing pressure for regional data centre investment.
Are sustainability issues discussed in the data centre programme?
expand_moreYes — energy efficiency, renewable power integration and resilient infrastructure are key themes.