Future Bridge Events

Great conversations, new connections, and a wonderful atmosphere at the Networking Drinks Reception 🍷✨

A special thank you to E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions for sponsoring the evening and helping create the perfect setting for meaningful networking.

We’re grateful for your continued support!

Speaker Spotlight: Joaquín Gotor Martínez – Cobre Las Cruces

We are proud to welcome Joaquín GOTOR MARTÍNEZ, Director of Environment, Technology & Innovation at Cobre Las Cruces - First Quantum Minerals, to the 8th Mining 4.0 Summit, taking place on 6-7 November 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.

🎤 Joaquín will present the Polymetallurgical Refinery (PMR) Project, showcasing an innovative and more sustainable hydrometallurgical process from mine to metals.

✨ Key highlights of his presentation:

• Cobre las Cruces Project to extend the minelife: Polymetallurgical Refinery
Project (PMR)
• Innovative hydromet process for ores and concentrates
• Four metals recovery in a single plant (copper, lead, silver and zinc). From ore
to metal
• Net CO2 emission reduction up to 70% in comparison with conventional cases

With a degree in Chemistry from the University of Seville and more than a decade of leadership at CLC, Joaquín brings deep expertise in metallurgical R&D, process control, and sustainability-driven innovation.

💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in next-generation mining technology!

📍 Join us in Barcelona this November for the industry's premier platform for digital transformation, innovation, and sustainability in mining.

⚡ Accelerating Net Zero with Smarter Energy Deals
4th Net Zero Energy Sourcing & PPA Summit

📅 10–11 September 2025 | 📍 Frankfurt, Germany

🌱 Where energy leaders meet to redefine corporate sourcing strategies in a changing climate.

🎤 Hear real-world insights from top companies like:
Orange, thyssenkrupp Steel, PepsiCo, BASF, Imerys, Knauf Insulation, and more!

🔍 Key topics include:
– PPAs & financial resilience in volatile markets
– Regulatory readiness: CSRD, CBAM, EU Taxonomy
– On-site vs. off-site renewable sourcing
– Green hydrogen & hybrid energy systems
– AI, automation & 24/7 clean energy procurement
– Joint buying, cluster PPAs & cross-border strategies

🤝 Join energy buyers, originators, and sustainability leads shaping the future of decarbonization.

🎟️ Register today and secure your place at Europe’s leading Net Zero sourcing event!

📩 [email protected] | 🔗 www.future-bridge.eu

🔈 Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Niklas Panten, Co-Founder & CEO, etalytics
📍 3rd U.S. Data Centers Summit – Construction, Energy & Advanced Cooling
📅 May 20-21, 2025 | Reston, VA
⭐ Bronze Sponsor Presentation

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Niklas PANTEN, Co-Founder and CEO of etalytics, to the stage at the 3rd U.S. Data Centers Summit. Dr. Panten brings a unique blend of expertise in electrical engineering, business administration, and AI-driven energy optimization to the conversation around next-generation data center performance.

📢 Session: Optimizing Data Center Cooling with AI – Opportunities & Impact

Dr. Panten will explore how intelligent, adaptive control systems are transforming data center cooling operations by:

- Transitioning from static setups to AI-based predictive cooling
- Utilizing data and digital twins to enhance energy efficiency
- Optimizing PUE & WUE for regulatory compliance and sustainability goals
- Automating condition monitoring to mitigate workforce gaps and enhance SLAs
- Addressing the reliability of AI in mission-critical infrastructure

Representing etalytics, our bronze sponsor, Dr. Panten will also highlight the power of their flagship software, etaONE, used globally to reduce energy costs, carbon emissions, and operational risk in energy-intensive sectors.

🔍 Founded in 2020 as a spin-off from TU Darmstadt’s PTW Institute, etalytics is now an award-winning energy intelligence company trusted by leaders across data center, chemical, and automotive industries.

Join us in Reston this May to explore how AI is reshaping the data center landscape.

🌍 Meet the Speaker: Jarosław Marszałek

🎤 Sustainability & Innovation Director, Skanska Residential Development Europe

📅 European Construction Decarbonization Summit 2025 | 16–17 June | Madrid, Spain

We’re proud to welcome Jarosław Marszałek to the stage at this year’s hashtag , where he will present on:

🔋 "Optimizing building performance through renewable energy integration"
With a forward-thinking approach to sustainability in construction, Jarosław is helping lead the way in aligning high-performance building design with renewable energy strategies.

Join us in Madrid as we gather Europe’s top minds in construction, engineering, and sustainability to accelerate the industry's path to Net-Zero.

💡 Let’s shape the future of low-carbon construction together.
👉 Learn more or register: https://lnkd.in/d6P4fCBv

Speaker Announcement – 7th Mining 4.0: Roadmap for the Future
🗓️ April 29-30, 2025 | 📍 Toronto, Canada

We’re pleased to welcome Vinay Poojary, Technology Leader – Digital and Innovation at Vale, to the stage!

With a background spanning top-tier firms including Oracle, Deloitte, Aon, and PwC, Vinay brings a wealth of experience in digital innovation, strategic technology development, and global product leadership.

At Vale Base Metals, he leads the charge in integrating disruptive technologies to accelerate organizational transformation.

🎤 At the summit, Vinay will deliver a keynote on:
Mining 4.0 & Change Management
🔹 Developing a strategic vision for digital transformation
🔹 Employee engagement and training
🔹 Streamlining business processes to integrate new technologies

Don't miss the opportunity to gain insights from one of the industry's most forward-thinking leaders.

📲 Learn more and secure your place: https://mining-events.com/7th-mining-4-0-roadmap-for-the-future/

💧 Session Spotlight – 2nd Data Centre Design, Engineering & Construction Summit 2025
April 10–11 | Barcelona

We were pleased to welcome Maciek Szadkowski, Chief Technology Officer at DCX LIQUID COOLING SYSTEMS, to the stage for his powerful presentation:
"Transforming Data Center Economics with Next-Generation Liquid Cooling."

As a Bronze Sponsor of the event, DCX showcased its commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in data center infrastructure. Maciek walked attendees through key considerations for implementing direct chip and immersion cooling systems, covering everything from standard data hall topologies to deployment strategies and financial benefits.

Whether for new builds or retrofitting existing sites, this session offered actionable guidance for optimising cooling efficiency and significantly reducing operational costs.

DCX is reshaping the future of data centers with accessible, cutting-edge liquid cooling technology. By helping legacy facilities transition from traditional air cooling, DCX supports the industry's evolution towards performance, space optimisation, and long-term sustainability.

Thank you to DCX for being a part of this important conversation.

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🌍 Presentation Highlight from Day 2 of the 2nd Data Centre Design, Engineering & Construction Summit 2025 🌍
April 10–11 | Barcelona

A big thank you to Artjoms Smirnovs, Head of Marketing & Strategic Accounts at PRIMX, for his insightful presentation on "Carbon-Negative Concrete Technology for Sustainable Data Centers."

Representing our Presenting Partner, PrimX showcased how their engineered concrete solutions deliver ultra-low CO₂, superior strength, and true flexibility—crucial qualities for the future of sustainable data centers. Their zero-joint floors and high-performance structural systems not only accelerate construction and lower maintenance costs but also ensure long-term adaptability.

With in-house R&D, design and build expertise, and on-site management, PrimX continues to set a global benchmark for scalable, tailored, and durable concrete innovations across four continents.

We're proud to have had PrimX as part of this year's summit, sharing forward-thinking solutions that redefine construction standards in the data center industry.

Following the inspiring opening session, Iolanda Saviuc, Scientific Officer at the European Commission, took the stage with her insightful presentation titled:
"Energy Efficiency in European Data Centres: Codes of Conduct and Regulatory Framework."

She addressed:
🔹 The EU Code of Conduct for energy efficiency in data centres and its practical implications
🔹 The alignment between the Code and Article 12 of the Energy Efficiency Directive, which specifically targets data centre operations
🔹 Additional regulations like the EU Taxonomy, and voluntary initiatives including the EU Code of Conduct for energy efficiency in broadband equipment

Her session provided a comprehensive view of the evolving regulatory landscape and how data centre operators can stay ahead by aligning with both mandatory frameworks and voluntary standards.

The second day of the 2nd Data Centre Design, Engineering & Construction Summit kicked off with a keynote from our Chairwoman, Janice iwa, CEO of Neurair, who also proudly represented one of our Bronze Sponsors.

Her presentation, "Revolutionizing Data Centers with Liquid Cooling: Efficiency, Sustainability, and Profitability", set the tone for a day focused on innovation and sustainable transformation in data center infrastructure.

Janice explored:
🔹 Enabling AI-driven and high-density computing with next-generation cooling efficiency
🔹 Optimizing infrastructure through scalable, cost-effective liquid cooling solutions
🔹 Maximizing ROI via reduced OPEX, increased capacity, and long-term resilience

Representing Neurair, a European leader in advanced liquid cooling systems, Janice highlighted how their CE-certified, closed-loop technologies are cutting energy use, reducing water waste, and aligning with EU green initiatives. With manufacturing in Taiwan and tailored support across Europe, Neurair is driving a more sustainable and high-performance future for data centers.

Huge thanks to Janice for opening Day 2 and for her dedication as Chairwoman of this year’s summit.

The first day of the 2nd Data Centre Design, Engineering & Construction Summit concluded with a powerful Panel Discussion titled "Accelerating Data Center Delivery: Rethinking How We Build at Scale", sponsored by Doxel.

The session brought together leading voices in the industry:

🔹 Reid Senescu, VP Product, Doxel
🔹 Michael Holm, Global Sector Lead, Data Centers, Telia
🔹 Francesco Sellaro, Senior Manager, Construction, Equinix
🔹 Dr. Béla Waldhauser, CEO, Telehouse Deutschland GmbH

A special thank you to Doxel, our Panelist Sponsor, for supporting this important conversation.