Keeping cool – innovations in data centre cooling

Supported by Lenovo/NVIDIA and Schneider Electric As AI compute grows to meet increasing global demands, cooling infrastructure is a critical challenge for data centres. Advanced cooling technologies are necessary for managing heat from high-performance AI workloads and are key to improving energy efficiency and reducing costs. From liquid cooling to airflow optimisation and beyond, which innovative solutions are most promising for the future of data centre design and operation? Discussion topics: What innovative cooling technologies are emerging to handle the heat generated by large-scale AI compute? How can data centres balance energy efficiency, cost control, and performance through smarter cooling strategies? What role do sustainability goals and regulations play in driving advancements in cooling infrastructure?