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JOIN US  26 May 2026, Sydney

Data Centre Exchange
Australia

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Connecting Australia’s growing data centre ecosystem

Data Centre Exchange Australia is bringing together the nation's senior leaders in data centres and digital infrastructure to support the next AI-driven wave of development and to secure Australia's position as a global data centre hub.

Gain crucial insights as you deep-dive into strategies for ecosystem collaboration, speed-to-market enablement, transformational critical infrastructure delivery, and future-ready design and planning.

Extend your event experience beyond the stage as you connect with decision-makers from data centres, government, and utilities who are working towards common objectives and addressing shared challenges. And with access to leading suppliers, you'll discover the right partners to support your ambitious growth plans.

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Our 2026 event speakers

FEATURED SPEAKER

Join David Hirst, CEO, Macquarie Data Centres, for an exclusive fireside chat. Having led Macquarie Data Centres from inception into one of Australia’s most trusted and innovative providers of sovereign, AI, and cloud infrastructure, David brings unmatched insight into building secure, high-performance digital platforms at scale. 
 
With over 16 years shaping innovation, resilience, and strategy, he works with hyperscale cloud providers, Fortune 100 enterprises, AI pioneers, and the Australian government to enable the next wave of technology. Recognised among the world’s most influential digital infrastructure leaders, he offers a must-hear strategic perspective on the future of data centres and the digital economy.


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Who: David Hirst, CEO, Macquarie Data Centres
When: 10:10am, 26 May

David Hirst, CEO, Macquarie Data Centres

David Hirst

CEO
Macquarie Data Centres

Mick Mayers, Senior Director, Design, AirTrunk

Mick Mayers

Senior Director, Design
AirTrunk

Jack Dan Chief Strategy Officer CDC

Jack Dan

Chief Strategy Officer
CDC

Craig Scroggie Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director NEXTDC

Craig Scroggie

Chief Executive Officer &
Managing Director
NEXTDC

Heather Feigin, Equinix

Heather Feigin

Strategic Planning Director - Global Design & Construction
Equinix

Sumit Mukhija, Chief Executive Officer, DCI Datacenters

Sumit Mukhija

Chief Executive Officer
DCI Datacenters

Matt Walsh, Chief Network Officer, Vocus

Matt Walsh

Chief Network Officer
Vocus

Shalini Lagrutta CEO & Managing Director DXN Solutions

Shalini Lagrutta

CEO & Managing Director
DXN Solutions

John Henderson, General Manager, Pulse Data Centre

John Henderson

General Manager
Pulse Data Centre

What's being said about us?

“I’m excited to join the discussion at Data Centre Exchange Australia and engage with other senior industry leaders. As customers require immediate AI capacity, integrated project planning and trusted partnerships, alongside government and industry co‑design and early community engagement, are essential to reducing complexity, building social license, and delivering faster than ever.”  Mick Mayers Senior Director, Design – Australia Airtrunk

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Our key themes for 2026

Ecosystem collaboration

Building partnerships to accelerate the delivery of Australia's digital infrastructure and position the nation as a key gateway in the Asia Pacific region.

Speed-to-market enablement

Accelerating development timelines through integrated planning, streamlined approvals, and cross-sector coordination, from concept to commissioning.

Critical Infrastructure & resources

Transforming power, energy, and water delivery through proactive grid planning and utility collaboration to enable reliable, sustainable digital infrastructure growth.

AI & next-generation infrastructure

Meeting AI-driven hyperscale demand through future-ready facility design and intelligent capacity strategies supporting high-density compute workloads.

What you'll get out of the event

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Why attend?

Join us at Data Centre Exchange Australia to immerse yourself in meaningful conversations and establish partnerships with Australia’s data centre ecosystem leaders. Explore collaborative strategies for accelerating development, streamlining regulatory pathways, strengthening ecosystem partnerships, and advancing Australia’s digital infrastructure. Maximise your efficiency by conveniently meeting all your selected vendors in a single location, saving valuable time and effort.

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Who will be there?

Data Centre Exchange Australia is for senior leaders from data centre owners, operators and developers, government, and utilities who are involved in strategic decision-making from conception to commissioning. This event offers you a unique opportunity to connect with your peers across the ecosystem who are influencing the industry’s digital infrastructure path forward to secure Australia’s position as a global
data centre hub. 

Our 2026 partners

Platinum Partner

Gold Partner

Panel Partner

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Industry Partners

Media Partners

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Get your brand seen by the right people

We provide bespoke sponsorship opportunities for companies looking to take their products to an engaged market and position their brand as a thought-leader.

Our upcoming events

 At Corinium, we are proud to support those driving transformation in Data Centres, AI and Digital Infrastructure through our market-leading events with insight and collaboration at their core. Take a look at some of the APAC events coming soon.

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Cloud & Infrastructure 
Sydney

10 MARCH 2026

Join leading technology executives to explore strategies that align cloud innovation with infrastructure transformation. You’ll gain the strategic insights needed to future-proof your IT landscape, while making connections with your peers.

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Cloud & Infrastructure
Melbourne

11 AUGUST 2026

Don’t miss out on connecting with top technology leaders to explore strategies that align cloud innovation with infrastructure transformation, and have the key conversations that will inform your roadmap for AI-driven transformation.

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Data Centre Exchange Malaysia

26 AUGUST 2026

Network with the senior leaders who are shaping the future of data centres, cloud, and digital infrastructure in Asia. Join peers to explore AI-driven growth, emerging technologies, sustainability, and the strategies powering the region’s digital future.

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How can we help?

We carefully craft our events from scratch, tailoring them to support your business needs and facilitate industry growth. Our team oversees the whole process from research to post-production and are happy to answer any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Parveen Sekhon
Conference Director

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Join us at Data Centre Exchange Australia 2026

Get shoulder to shoulder with your peers and see what's next in data centre ecosystems
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