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INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE POWERED BY THE DCA In 2010 the DCA set up its first workshop/conference in collaboration with Leeds University, Faculty for Engineering and relocated to Manchester University in 2015. This year the event is being relaunched as Data Centre ReTransformation in the heart of Media City. Data Centre ReTransformation 2019 – Outline agenda Industry leader keynotes will take place in between the workshop sessions and these will be delivered by industry leaders discussing the broader landscape of the data centre sector rather than product specifics. Track 1 – ‘Supporting the demand’ Workshops include: • • People, not technology determine the future • • Master class in power and energy procurement • • The circular economy, refresh and recycle Track 2 – ‘Data centre of the future’ Workshops include: • • If the world is round where is the EDGE? • • How fluid is our future? • • Is 5G a game changer? NEW Track 3 – Join the digital revolution out more about the data centre sector as a career destination. These interactive sessions will introduce students to the critical role the data centre sector plays in an increasingly digital world and the vast range of career opportunities on offer as a result. Networking There will also be plenty of time to network with the other delegates and students during the event with regular breaks scheduled and during the networking curry night in the evening. • • DCs – the engines powering the digital world • • Making the data centre sector a career of choice Each workshop will have a maximum of 40 delegates so call +44 (0)845 873 4587 or register online to secure your place. The DCA is introducing a new third track dedicated to students wishing to find Spaces are limited, so if you are a student looking to start a career in a rapidly If you choose not to participate in industry events you could narrow your options and you may well be missing out on that vital piece of the puzzle that’s been eluding you. expanding IT sector then Call +44 (0)845 873 4587 or register online. Here are some other data centre related events coming up in the new few months, which the DCA supports: June 4 2019 – DataCloud Global Congress and Awards 2019 Monaco – With a powerful agenda covering cloud challenges and data centre infrastructure this event attracts investors, financiers, business leaders and their customers who use this annual meeting in the stunning backdrop of Monte Carlo. June 12 2019 – BICSI UK and Ireland Annual Conference 2019 – Addresses the latest issues, ideas, best practices, technology and legislation for all involved in creating and maintaining IT and network infrastructure. June 20 2019 – Data Centre Summit 2019 – London – One-day conference for data centre professionals which allows them to improve skills with education debate and networking. To find out more about data centre events visit dca-global.org/events ◊ www.intelligentdatacentres.com Issue 04 23