Start Campus, a leader in sustainable AI-scale data center ecosystems, made a significant impact at the Atlantic Convergence event in Lisbon, Portugal, which took place from October 1-3, 2024. The company’s leadership shared valuable insights on critical digital infrastructure topics, highlighting Portugal’s growing importance in the global tech landscape.
Case Study Presented by CEO Robert Dunn
Robert Dunn, CEO of Start Campus, presented a case study on October 3 titled “Sustainable & AI-scale data center development in Portugal.” This session explored the unique challenges in developing AI-ready data centers, including:
Dunn’s talk showcased how Portugal is uniquely suited to meet these crucial requirements for large-scale AI data center development.
Leadership Participation in Key Panels
Start Campus had a strong presence throughout the event, cementing the company’s thought leadership and pioneering work in the space.
Alberto Petermann, Head of Design and Delivery, participated in a panel discussion on October 2 titled “Talking with Paul: Expanding the Data Center footprint to serve a new data gravity in the Atlantic.” This session focused on the Iberian Peninsula’s emergence as a new mega-hub for pan-Atlantic traffic flows.
Luis Rodrigues, COO, and Fernando Azevedo, Head of Connectivity, represented Start Campus in an exclusive Digital Atlantic Working Group, comprising private sector leaders and experts from across the Atlantic continents.
Atlantic Convergence: A Hub for Digital Infrastructure Innovation
The Atlantic Convergence event united visionaries, knowledge owners, power users and digital infrastructure architects from both sides of the Atlantic. This forum addressed critical topics such as:
Start Campus’ substantial participation in this event underscores its commitment to driving innovation in sustainable data center solutions, as well as reinforcing Portugal’s position as a key player in the global digital infrastructure landscape.
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