Speaker at Data Centre Infrastructure and Innovation Summit 2026
2026
CIBSE MENA was proud to be represented at the Data Centre Infrastructure & Innovation UAE Summit 2026, a leading industry event focused on the development, infrastructure, and financing of next-generation data centre ecosystems across the UAE.
The summit, held with the support of key government stakeholders including Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, brought together industry leaders, developers, operators, consultants, and technology providers to discuss the future of resilient, sustainable, and high-performance data centres in the region.
Representing CIBSE MENA
Representing CIBSE MENA, Bushra Oosman, Electrical Engineer at RED Engineering Design and Chair of the CIBSE YEN MENA Committee, participated as a panel speaker in the session "High-Efficiency Design for Data Centres."
The discussion explored the evolving challenges facing next-generation AI data centres, including design constraints, increasing operational complexity, and the growing demands placed on power and cooling infrastructure.
The Future of High-Efficiency Data Centres
The panel also examined how developments in grid optimisation, energy sourcing, renewable integration, and power availability are reshaping the way data centres are designed and operated.
With AI-driven workloads creating unprecedented demand for computing capacity, the discussion highlighted the importance of balancing performance, resilience, sustainability, and energy efficiency in the development of future data centre infrastructure.
These considerations are becoming increasingly important as the region continues to expand its data centre capacity and position itself as a growing hub for digital infrastructure and emerging technologies.
CIBSE MENA at the Forefront of Industry Discussions
The event provided an excellent platform for knowledge sharing, professional engagement, and industry collaboration, reinforcing CIBSE MENA's commitment to supporting thought leadership across the built environment sector.
We are delighted to see our members actively contributing to important industry discussions and representing the MENA building services community on prominent professional platforms.
Through continued participation in events such as this, CIBSE MENA remains committed to connecting professionals, sharing knowledge, and contributing to the conversations shaping the future of the built environment across the region.
