Keynote Panel: Powering the AI surge: telcos, hyperscalers & data centers in sync

19 May 2026
Digital Infra Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
AI & Data Infrastructure

As AI-driven workloads and cloud adoption accelerate, the pressure on global networks and data centers is unprecedented. This panel explores how network operators, hyperscalers, and data center providers can collaborate to deliver scalable, sustainable, and secure infrastructure that supports AI workloads now and in the future. We’ll tackle questions such as: 

  • How are partnerships evolving to meet demand for high performance compute and connectivity? 

  • Where do telcos add unique value in a cloud-first world? 

  • What impact is expected on the need for capacity to shrink and contract according to AI workloads and what automation and software is required to facilitate this? 

  • How do we align commercial models to enable innovation at the edge? 

Expect candid insights on capacity planning, power constraints, and the economics of collaboration—plus real-world examples of joint ventures and shared infrastructure models. 

Chairperson
Sam Evans
Sam Evans, Senior Managing Director - Teneo
Speakers
Scott Willis
Scott Willis, Chief Executive Officer - DartPoints
Milad Abdelmessih
Milad Abdelmessih, VP - KDDI TELEHOUSE
Praveen Agarwal
Praveen Agarwal, Chief Sales Officer - Space World Digital Solutions Private Limited
Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah, Advisor - FarmGPU
Joda Schaumberg
Joda Schaumberg, SVP of Digital Infrastructure - ZAYO