The Digital Infrastructure Leadership Forum highlighted key trends shaping the sector, including insights from the Cannes Summit on emerging technologies, investor sentiment, and the energy paradigm. Discussions focused on the growing demand for advanced infrastructure, the cautious optimism of investors amidst global shifts, and the critical role of renewable energy in powering the future of digital infrastructure.

Key themes shaping the sector’s future:

• Strong optimism across regions with positive investor sentiment fueling growth.
• Data centers remain the leading investment choice, with AI and cloud services as next major growth drivers.
• Telecom AI adoption is emerging, while hyperscaler demand and energy availability shape the data center outlook.
• The global appeal of terrestrial fibre and subsea fibre investment is on the rise.
• Power supply and sustainability are growing concerns, alongside regulatory and supply chain challenges.