Operational Stream - Day 1

From Core to Edge: Ireland, European Markets, and the Hyperscale Shift

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Introducing the DCA Mini 10×10: a fast-paced, four-speaker thought leadership showcase debuting at Data Centres Ireland. Each expert gets ten minutes to deliver sharp insights, followed by audience Q&A.

Curated by the Data Centre Alliance, this focused session spotlights innovation, strategy, and real-world impact in just forty minutes, plus Q&A opportunities.

16:00-16:05 – Introduction to 10×10

16:05-16:15 – Filter Selection, Reduced Downtime, Waste, Energy & Labour

16:15-16:25 – Beyond the Gate: Securing Ireland’s Data Centre Future

16:25-16:35 – Ireland’s Energy System – Meeting the Requirements of Large Energy Users

This presentation will seek to cover the challenges facing the Ireland energy system from a supply and demand perspective, its competing objectives to meet the objectives of decarbonisation and the broader energy transition, investment in the grid and energy infrastructure and meeting the needs of the demands of large energy users.

16:35-16:45 – Sustainable Energy Centre for Data Centre Applications

The presentation explores the evolving role of gas generation in supporting a resilient, net zero electricity grid by 2050. It highlights technological innovations, flexible operation, and integration with renewables, while addressing emissions reduction strategies and policy frameworks that enable gas to complement decarbonisation goals in electrical grids.

16:45-16:55 – How Data Centres can Provide Stability to the Grid

16:55-17:00 – Wrap up and close