Pre-event day: by invitation only

Tuesday 22nd April 2025 | 10am – 6pm | Manchester Central

Hosted in partnership with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority
and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Data Centre Summit, hosted by Total Telecom in partnership with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, will bring together key stakeholders, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore the future of data centres in the UK. Featuring insights from northern MPs, local mayors, and top industry experts, this exclusive event will examine the transformative potential of data centres and the challenges that come with their rapid expansion.

Complimentary passes to the Data Centre Summit are exclusively offered to data centre operators, public sector entities, and investors only. Employees of solution providers, construction service providers, or equipment vendors for data centres are not eligible.

Spaces are limited and ticket confirmations are by approval of the organisers.*

*Please note that you must have a valid, confirmed ticket to Connected North 2025 to apply for tickets to the Data Centre Summit. Tickets for Connected North 2025 must be booked separately.

What will the Summit cover?

Through dynamic panel discussions and keynote addresses, attendees will gain invaluable perspectives on critical topics, including:

🔹 Economic Growth & Innovation – How the rise of data centres in the North can drive regional economic development, create jobs, and spur innovation across multiple sectors.

🔹 Sustainability & Infrastructure – Addressing the power, land, and environmental challenges tied to data centre expansion while exploring sustainable solutions.

🔹 Policy & Planning – Navigating national government policies and local planning frameworks to support responsible and efficient data centre development.

🔹 Future Technologies – Examining how data centres are enabling next-generation advancements in quantum computing, cybersecurity, AI, and cryogenics.

Following the sessions, Networking Drinks , sponsored by Nscale , will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the venue.

Steve Rotheram
Mayor
Liverpool City Region

Henri Murison
Chief Executive
Northern Powerhouse Partnership

Spencer Lamb
Chief Commercial Officer
Kao Data

Liz Scott MBE
Director
Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester

Mark Yeeles
Vice President Secure Power UK&I
Schneider Electric

Andy Grant
EMEA Director – Supercomputing and AI, Higher Education and Research
NVIDIA

Ash Evans
EMEA Lead for Data Center Strategy, Acquisition and Development
Google

Matt Robinson
Head of Nations and Regions
TechUK

Joseph Beaden
Sector Head (Creative, Digital and Technology)
MIDAS

Stuart Colson
Cyber Ecosystem Project Manager
Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub (DiSH)

Felicia Liu
Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Sustainability, Department of Environment and Geography
University of York

Phil Swan
Director of Digital
Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Dr. Massimo Noro
Director Business Development,  Daresbury
Science and Technology Facilities Council

Kirsty Harrower
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP

Lorna Rogers
Interim Director of Digital & Transformation
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA)

Tony Doyle
Head of ICT Services
Blackpool Council & Chair of the CNI Fibre Co-operative

Jason Aspiotis
Global Director of In-Space Data & Security
Axiom Space

Professor Chris Taylor OBE, FREng
Associate Vice President for Digital Strategy and Innovation
University of Manchester

Mark Thompson
Co-Founder and Chief Technologist
PsiQuantum

Mike Taylor
Head of Customer Engagement
Electricity North West

Mike Farrell
Associate Director
Arup

Karl Havard
Chief Commercial Officer
Nscale

Tilly Gilbert
Director, Consulting and Edge Practice Lead
STL Partners

Oscar Matthews
Partner
Knight Frank

Ethan Thornton
Deputy Director, Data Infrastructure
DSIT

David Lamb
Industrial Growth Strategy Manager
United Utilities