Data Centres

How can the data centre sector improve public acceptability?

11 July 2025
2 minutes
In response to this mounting pressure, a recent panel, chaired by Luisa Cardini of techUK, brought together key figures in the data infrastructure industry to explore how the sector can improve public acceptability.
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The discussion illuminated a wide range of issues: from public misconceptions and media portrayals to regulatory challenges and community engagement strategies.

Speakers

Luisa Cardini, head of data centres programme – techUK (moderator)

Martin Romo, senior director, economic development & policy – Rowan Digital Infrastructure

Phillip Marangella, chief marketing & product officer – EdgeConneX

Emma Fryer, director for public policy Europe – CyrusOne

Garry Connolly, founder, Digital Infrastructure Ireland

Sultan Alowais, vice president – international execution – Khazna

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