Compass Datacenters will join global leaders at the Innovation Zero World Congress 2026, a premier event focused on accelerating a just transition to a low carbon economy.
Taking place at Olympia London, this fourth annual congress brings together innovators, policymakers, investors and business leaders from around the world to collaborate on solutions that drive meaningful progress toward global emissions reduction. As an independent platform, Innovation Zero creates space for cross-sector dialogue, breaking down silos and advancing scalable, real-world impact.
Our Founder and CEO Chris Crosby will participate in a featured panel exploring the evolving role of data centers in the global energy ecosystem.
Event Details
Event: Innovation Zero World Congress
Dates: April 28–29, 2026
Location: Olympia London
Featured Session
From Energy Sink to Energy Source: Data Centres and the Digital Power Grid
Date: April 28, 2026
Time: 15:45 – 16:30
As demand for digital infrastructure accelerates, data centers are becoming one of the most energy-intensive components of the global system. This session will explore how, with the right design, incentives and collaboration, data centers can evolve from energy consumers into active participants in a flexible, decarbonized grid.
Discussion topics include:
- How hyperscale data centers can become grid-balancing energy assets
- The role of AI in load forecasting, dynamic energy management and grid responsiveness
- New business models and incentives to support energy flexibility markets
- Collaboration required between hyperscalers, utilities, regulators and infrastructure planners
Moderator
- Arshad Mansoor – President & CEO, EPRI
Panelists
- Chris Crosby – CEO, Compass Datacenters
- Ram Ramachander – Chief Growth Officer, EMEA, Hitachi
- Anna Carolina Tortora – Head of AI, GB Energy Industry Digitalisation and Innovation, NESO
- Izzy Woolgar – Director, Data Centre Energy, Octopus Energy
Why It Matters
As AI and digital infrastructure scale globally, the conversation is shifting from how data centers consume energy to how they can contribute to a more resilient and sustainable grid. Events like Innovation Zero bring together the stakeholders needed to rethink infrastructure as part of the solution, not just the demand.
Register to attend Innovation Zero World Congress: https://www.innovationzero.com/