Panel | What does AI really mean for Africa’s data centre industry?
10 Sep 2025
Radisson Blu - Mount Kenya Ballroom, Floor 1
The global data centre industry is riding high on the global wave of hype and activity around the adoption of artificial intelligence. The US market has seen much of this action, with an emerging question of what role the rest of the world will play. This panel dives into this frenzy to understand what AI really means for Africa, how ready the continent is, and separating fact from fiction.
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Understanding demand for AI services, key drivers and use-applications
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Regional variations in AI-driven demand and implications for data centre expansion
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How are data centres addressing power and cooling requirements for AI-heavy workloads?
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How will future demand for AI services on the continent shape localisation of infrastructure?