Mini Masterclass (Live Session) AI Infrastructure

Description

Data Centres, Energy and the New Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is becoming an infrastructure challenge as much as a technology challenge. As governments and businesses race to expand AI capability, growing demand for data centres is reshaping energy systems, water resources, land use, national infrastructure and geopolitical strategy.

This Mini Masterclass explores the physical infrastructure behind AI, examining how electricity, cooling, planning, regulation and community impacts are becoming critical risks. Participants will gain a systems-level understanding of why AI is increasingly a strategic infrastructure issue for organisations and governments.

Session Topics

This session covers:

• Why AI is becoming an infrastructure issue
• Data centres as critical national infrastructure
• Electricity demand and grid resilience
• Water, cooling and environmental pressures
• Planning, regulation and community impacts
• National competitiveness and AI geopolitics
• Emerging risks for organisations and governments

Who Should Attend?

This session is designed for:

• Risk managers
• Infrastructure professionals
• Sustainability practitioners
• Government and policy professionals
• Utilities and energy professionals
• Strategic planners
• Business leaders interested in AI

Session Format

This Mini Masterclass is delivered as a 90-minute live online session.

The session combines:

• Expert-led teaching.
• Interactive discussion.

Team Bookings

This Mini Masterclass can also be delivered as a private session for organisations. Sessions can be tailored to your sector, organisational structure, and sustainability priorities, making them ideal for sustainability teams, leadership groups, cross-functional project teams, and organisations seeking to embed sustainability across business functions rather than within a single department. Contact us to discuss in-house delivery options.