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A great start to Platform Global 2026. Our first ever Nordic Forum saw a packed room, informative panels and influential conversations throughout the afternoon. Thanks to our sponsors and speakers! Nicola Hayes Philip Low Kyriakos Nikopoulos Francine Low Gregory Gerot Julien Daronne

Guests are arriving today in Antibes/Juan-les-Pins for the opening of Platform Global tomorrow, the largest event so far with 800 attendees. We begin with the Nordic Investment Forum (open only to Nordic Forum ticket holders as this part of the event is completely sold out). The Icebreaker Reception kindly hosted by Kevlinx Data Centers is open to all attendees and begins at 15.00h on the Terrace at the Palais des Congrès - and has always been an awesome opening to the high end networking that takes place across the three days. Everyone moves on to the beach party that begins at 19.00h and includes the annual Awards ceremony at 20.45h. The evening is totally informal, and given the weather is hot will be an opportunity for great networking. The evening is kindly sponsored by Schneider Electric Founding Partner of the Platform Series. It includes a Reception, Canapés, Beach Grill Supper, and Pièces Sucrées and of course wonderful French wine as well as soft drinks. Another not to be missed networking opportunity! We look forward to seeing everyone - many new faces and our regular delegates - for the most influential investment conference in the digital infrastructure calendar. The conference programme is also available on the Event App. https://lnkd.in/enUkiagE

What will YOU be doing this time next week? Hopefully joining over 700 senior leaders and investors in Antibes for 3 days of uniquely curated content, networking and deal making! Oh, and helping us to celebrate 5 years of Platform Global as well :-) If you haven't booked your ticket yet, you'd better be quick. We've sold out for the past 2 years and we're almost full again for this year. Visit https://lnkd.in/e6mBWxjk See you in the South of France! Philip Low Nicola Hayes Gregory Gerot Kyriakos Nikopoulos Francine Low Ivo Brook

No one can deny that the data centre industry has a PR problem. One that's getting harder to ignore. From protests and planning objections in the UK to growing political opposition in the US, the debate around AI infrastructure is increasingly moving beyond “how quickly can we build?” to “should we build here at all?” Just this week, the issue has been making headlines again, with concerns around energy demand, environmental impact and local communities. In the UK, opposition to proposed AI data centres is gathering pace, while internationally the backlash is becoming a significant political issue. Our latest Platform Insight opinion piece written by Nicola Hayes looks at the growing “Not in My Backyard” response to AI data centre development and more importantly, what the industry needs to do differently if it wants to maintain public support. It’s not just about planning permission. It’s about trust, transparency, communication and demonstrating what communities actually get in return. Worth a read for anyone involved in developing, investing in or planning the next generation of AI infrastructure! Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eNGtQa-f Philip Low Francine Low Kyriakos Nikopoulos Ivo Brook Gregory Gerot Ambrose McNevin

In less than two weeks, >700 Investors and Leaders from across the Data Center and Digital Infrastructure ecosystem will gather in Antibes for the 5th anniversary edition of Platform Global. Reaching this milestone year offers some reflection on how much this conference has grown. I’m incredibly proud to work alongside a brilliant team of operations, content, marketing, and business development professionals to create an environment designed for genuine, high-end networking conversations, curated content and of course deal ignition (big deals do start here!) I also have to thank the invaluable contribution made by our eminent and independent panel of Judges for the annual Platform Global Awards. Valuable discussions are held in the quiet resort town of Antibes which always feels special to revisit. Set on the coast of the Mediterranean, hosting warmth and energy make it an unhurried perfect setting for high end networking and discovering what lies ahead for the multi billion dollar/yuan/euro industry but avoids the glitzy mayhem seen in other locations. The Palais des Congrès Antibes/Juan-les-Pins has been home to the event since inception and offers cool areas to meet, comfortable networking spaces, hosts a seated lunch, and outdoor terraces for the traditional day 2 BBQ lunch and an exceptional theatre to stage the conference. It is not surprising that the majority of those attending remain in the building for the entire conference period. We are all looking forward to catching up with familiar faces and meeting new ones. Now in its 5th year, Platform Global produced by Platform Markets Group is the most influential conference in the data center investment calendar. Meet the investors behind the infrastructure. Platform Global connects. Register Today to join us! https://lnkd.in/etBj2Mjx #PlatformGlobal2026 #datacenters #investment #energy #content #networking #opportunity #dealignition #PlatformGlobalAwards #Antibes #5thAnniversary

How do you finance a data centre when the rules of the game are changing? That’s the question behind our latest Platform Insight, and the first of a new addition to our Insight portfolio: opinion pieces from the Platform team and industry leaders. This opinion piece written by Philip Low, CEO of Platform Markets, looks at how AI is changing the way data centres are financed, from the importance of contracted revenue and the changing capital stack to the increasingly critical role of power. The key point? Debt capacity follows certainty, not ambition. It’s also a subject we’ll be exploring in depth at Platform Global 2026, with sessions including: 🔹 Global Funds Panel :Accelerating AI, Hyperscale & Colocation Capacity Worldwide 🔹 Innovation in Capital Formation to Support Accelerating Growth Against Market Complexity 🔹 Long-Term Value Creation: Exit Strategies, Refinancing & the Rise of Securitisation The financing of digital infrastructure is evolving. Those who don't understand that risk being left behind. Read Philip’s full opinion piece here: https://lnkd.in/eWvwvCrK How to finance a data center? And see the full Platform Global programme visit: https://lnkd.in/ek4cD2py Gregory Gerot Kyriakos Nikopoulos Francine Low Ivo Brook Nicola Hayes