Data Centres: Australia’s Digital Transformation
Sydney
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About this event
As Australia advances in the digital revolution, data centres have become essential to its success. Integrated into every aspect of daily life, their demand continues to escalate, with capacity expected to double by 2030.
Australia is now uniquely positioned to create new roles within the tech community whilst staying committed to its goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Join ACS with Belinda Barron (NEXTDC), Leon Jong (Microsoft), Rajarshi Roy (Mandala) and Stefan Sadokierski (Arup) as they explore how data centres serve as the backbone of Australia's digital ecosystem, enabling innovation, connectivity, and economic growth. This event will delve into their critical role in powering businesses, supporting emerging technologies, and ensuring a resilient, future-ready infrastructure.
This event will discuss:
Investment: Australia will invest $26 billion by 2030 to meet digital demand
Sustainability: How data centres are in place to transition to net zero by 2030
Workforce: Requirement to train and upskill the workforce as jobs within the data centre doubles
Future of Data Centres: Planning and building new data centres fit for the future
Agenda
5.30PM – Pre-Event Networking
6:00PM – Welcome and Introductions
6:05PM – Panel Introduction & Discussion
6:45PM – Audience Panel Q&A
7:00PM – Post Event Networking
7:30PM – Event Close
Speakers
Building on his strong technical background and diverse global experience, Stefan focuses on developing solutions that mitigate climate change impacts and deliver sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities in which we work.
A mechanical engineer and collaborative leader with more than 20 years’ cross-industry experience around the world, Stefan has worked on diverse building, industrial and infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States and Australasia.
Siobhan is also a Director/Advisory Board member for Wych (Banking as a Service), Director for Silicon Beach Australia, the oldest innovation community, Advisory Board Member and Mentor with Enterprise Ireland helping Irish businesses successfully scale into Australia, Innovation Mentor and Lecturer for Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS), Education Board Advisor to SP Jain Global School of Management and Board Advisor to BrainSTEM helping raise the next generation of STEM leaders.
She has an MBA from Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM), a Diploma in Project Management and a Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations and Associate Degree of Applied Science, Hospitality Management + Black Belt in Hap Ki Do.
Rajarshi was formerly an Engagement Manager with Accenture Strategy.
As a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in employee engagement, talent management, leadership development, and performance management, Belinda plays a pivotal role in driving organisational success. Most importantly, she is a lifelong learner who leads by example.
Leon is passionate about promoting inclusive hiring practices and delivering data-driven recruitment initiatives. As a trusted partner to Engineering leaders, Leon provides strategic recruitment recommendations, analyzes growth opportunities, and addresses hiring challenges with targeted talent sourcing solutions.
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