Data center dialogues by Data Center University

Episode 7 | The strategic importance of data centers and their role in digital transformation

As digital sovereignty and regulations like NIS2 and DORA gain importance, data centers are becoming a strategic choice for every organisation. Joost Rommelaere and Baudouin Corlùy share insights on resilience, compliance, and competitiveness.

Episode 6 | The impact of AI on your IT infrastructure

The success of AI is decided underneath the models: sustainable infrastructure that scales responsibly turns innovation into value for people and the planet. Join Martin Canter (FARI Brussels) and Michael Verveckken (Fujitsu Belgium) for a dialogue on secure, energy-efficient AI architecture, digital twins, and European data spaces.

Episode 5 | Data sovereignty, legislation and regulations

NIS2, DORA, and the US CLOUD Act are changing who controls your data. Lieven Heuninck (Apogado) and Lowie Schaubroeck (Lebon.IT) explain why “stored in Europe” is not the same as sovereign, how hidden cloud dependencies create risk, and why it should be a board topic. Listen now.

Episode 4 | The future of tech in the data space: AI, quantum and next generation cooling.

In this episode, we speak with Erik Mannens (Professor and Researcher at UGent and UAntwerp) and Laurens Van Reijen (CEO at LCL Data Centers) about how AI, quantum computing and next-gen cooling are reshaping the data center industry. They discuss power demand, sustainability, liquid cooling, data sovereignty, and Europe’s role in leading responsible tech innovation. A thought-provoking conversation on the future of infrastructure in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Episode 3 | A dialogue about sustainability and circularity in data center environments.

In this episode, we welcome Didier Appels (Managing Director at Circular IT Group) and Tim Sterckx (Managing Partner at EpicHorizons) for a candid discussion on how sustainability and circularity can become standard practice in data center environments. They explore the impact of reuse, the importance of energy optimisation, and how awareness, collaboration, and smarter choices can future-proof both business and society. A must-listen for anyone ready to rethink “business as usual.”