Building AI-Ready Data Centres: Infrastructure Implementation from Design to Deployment
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM · 1 hr. (Africa/Johannesburg)
Expo Showfloor - CTICC1, Hall 3 | Masterclass 1: Connectivity & Data Centres
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The growth of artificial intelligence and machine learning is quickly transforming data centre design and operations. Traditional data centre infrastructure is facing demands for computation power, energy efficiency and innovation for architecture. This masterclass will provide a comprehensive deep dive into AI-ready data centre infrastructure, sharing knowledge and strategies needed to create or upgrade infrastructure to support next-generation AI workloads while maintaining operational efficiency.
Learnings & Key Takeaways:
- AI workload requirements & Power
o Scaling memory and storage solutions for large-scale AI models
o Transitioning from air to liquid cooling for enhanced performance
o Implementing network security controls for AI infrastructure protection
- Future-Proofing Scalability & Sustainability for AI Data Centres
o Planning strategies for retrofitting existing facilities vs. building facilities for AI data centres
o Using carbon reduction initiatives, renewable energy integration and grid management solutions that minimise environmental impact
o Rolling out energy efficiency optimisation measures such as advanced cooling systems and AI tools to maximise performance
- Strategic AI Capacity Planning & Future Demand Design
o Create methods for forecasting AI computation requirements
o Design scalable infrastructure that anticipates future demand and supports emerging AI workloads through storage scalability
- This masterclass is designed for data centre operators, IT infrastructure leaders, cloud service providers, enterprise architects, facility managers and data centre tech vendors
Learnings & Key Takeaways:
- AI workload requirements & Power
o Scaling memory and storage solutions for large-scale AI models
o Transitioning from air to liquid cooling for enhanced performance
o Implementing network security controls for AI infrastructure protection
- Future-Proofing Scalability & Sustainability for AI Data Centres
o Planning strategies for retrofitting existing facilities vs. building facilities for AI data centres
o Using carbon reduction initiatives, renewable energy integration and grid management solutions that minimise environmental impact
o Rolling out energy efficiency optimisation measures such as advanced cooling systems and AI tools to maximise performance
- Strategic AI Capacity Planning & Future Demand Design
o Create methods for forecasting AI computation requirements
o Design scalable infrastructure that anticipates future demand and supports emerging AI workloads through storage scalability
- This masterclass is designed for data centre operators, IT infrastructure leaders, cloud service providers, enterprise architects, facility managers and data centre tech vendors
Masterclasses
- Connectivity & Data Centres
Moderators
Nikki Blake
Secretary GeneralGTSS