“Are data centres a benefit or a burden”? Community impact vs. National demand

Speakers

• Darren Shenkin

  Founder, Shenkin Advisory

• Felix Kumi-Ampofo

  Director of Inclusive Economy, Skills and Culture, West Yorkshire combined authority

• Mariska Van Beukering

  Chief Marketing Officer, Stellanor Datacenters

• Pete Nisbet

  CEO, edenseven

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Also on Wednesday 9 September 2026

• 08:55 · Chair's address
• 09:00 · Keynote address: 'The Connection Project'
• 09:10 · Keynote interview
• 09:20 · Keynote interview with Cornerstone
• 09:35 · Regulator's address
• 09:50 · Keynote address from Nokia