Summer 2025 Discussion

In this insightful roundtable, industry leaders and academic voices came together to explore the growing skills gap in the data centre sector. The discussion focuses on the challenges of attracting new talent, the importance of promoting clear career pathways and the need to raise awareness about the vital role data centres play in modern life.

Speakers

Deborah Andrews, Professor of Design for Sustainability & Circularity, London South Bank University. Umaima Haider, Senior Lecturer, University of East London. Matthew Underhill, Head of Infrastructure, Alfred H Knight. Ben Cranham, Chief Operating Officer, Pulsant. Sham Sai Geddada, Engineering Student, University of East London

They highlight how a general lack of understanding about what data centres are may be holding the industry back from attracting the next generation of skilled professionals.