Building the next generation of artificial intelligence is becoming a contest for processing power. As demand for specialist chips, inexpensive energy and scarce data-centre capacity intensifies, AI compute has emerged as the new engine—and constraint—of innovation. 
 
This summit explores the technology, energy and infrastructure challenges shaping how the AI computing ecosystem and major businesses who harness AI operate. Whether GPU access, grid improvements, sustainable data-centre design, energy capacity or AI regulation, the choices made by executives and policy officials will shape the success of companies and national economies.
 
Join the debate—and help develop the future of technological progress, business success and geopolitical influence

 10:30 CEST / Tuesday , May 19 th

Iakovos Stamoulis will participate in the following Panel:

Engines of digital progress: Europe’s AI factories

Europe’s expansion of data-centre infrastructure marks a welcome shift from regulation of AI to, instead, emphasising AI capability. These “AI factories”, or computing hubs, could improve AI access, accelerate innovation and strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty. But what is the best path that ensures long-term viability? These energy-hungry sites face mounting scrutiny over costs, emissions and control. Can Europe build AI capacity fast enough to stay competitive, while keeping these “factories” open, efficient and green?