The SECA Conference is one of the biggest in Switzerland, which brings together the private equity, venture capital and corporate finance industries.

Building Digital Infrastructure - AI, Cloud, Data and Beyond

What awaits you:

Morning Session - 09:00 - 12:00

Moving away from the past and into the future inevitably involves risks, challenges, creativity, and hard work. Problem solving through innovation has been the calling of today’s educated class, and the result is value creation beyond what was ever expected. This could not be more true than in the exploding world of AI, digital infrastructure and data centers. Both at the micro (CEO) level and at the macro (industry) level, leaders and entrepreneurs from healthcare to manufacturing, from politics to space strive to set new standards, achieve new highs, and create value through their time and talent. How have the following leaders created value through innovation and problem solving to address today’s global digital challenges?

• John Cook, Moderator, Rock Lake Advisors
• Maurice Pedergnana, SECA - Welcome Remarks
• Cameron Joyce, Head of Research Insights, Preqin
• Dr. Charla Griffy-Brown, CEO, Dean, Director General, Thunderbird School of Global Management: Leading Through the Digital Revolution in the Age of AI
• Jacques Darcy, Department Director Mandates, EIF: European Digital Outlook & Priorities
• Vivi Papassouli, Senior Head Mandates, EIF: European Digital Outlook & Priorities
• Dr. Hajar El-Haddaoui, Director General, Digital Cooperation Organization: Global Digital Transformation
• Iain Macdonald, Principal, LINE HKS Architects: Designing Winning Data Centers
• Jan Mikolon, CTO, QuantumBasel: Quantum Computing for Digital Future

Lunch Session - 13:00 - 14:30

Round Table:
Global Perspectives - Digital Infrastructure Market Developments

• European Market: Julen Madariaga, Principal Specialist, Head of European Migrations, AWS Cloud
• India: Rainer Zahradnik, Country Head, Tata Consultancy Services
• Middle East: Sam Katiela, CEO, Mamemo Group; Expert in Mega Trends
• Europe: Henna Virkkunen, EVP, European Commission (tbc)

Parallel Sessions Afternoon - Track I - 15:00 - 16:00

• Global Investors Perspective
  Hear from top global investors about where capital is flowing in the digital infrastructure space. Learn what drives investment decisions across regions like Europe, India, and the Middle East
• The AI Shift: From Creation to Value Creation
  Explore how AI is being used today and what's coming next. Experts will share real-world applications, innovations, and the challenges of integrating AI at scale.
• Innovation and Future Trends
  Discover the breakthrough technologies shaping our digital future. From nanoelectronics to energy solutions, this panel highlights what’s next in the tech innovation pipeline.

Parallel Sessions Afternoon - Track II - 16:30 - 17:30

• Financial & Investment Structures
  Understand the different ways digital infrastructure projects are financed. Panelists will explain equity, debt, return strategies, and how to align structure with investment goals.
• Risk, Concerns and Solutions
  Learn how to spot and manage common risks in digital infrastructure projects. Topics include construction issues, insurance gaps, and exit planning missteps.
• Data Center Infrastructure
  This LP and GP panel focuses on the balance between potential rewards and challenges in the data center sector. Discussing the real estate sector's role in data centers highlighting signifi-cant opportunities, while also addressing critical risks related to an investment. 
  
  

Register now and secure your place for this highly interesting conference. 

The detailed brochure will be published shortly.

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