Workshop: Developing the Talent that Powers Digital Infrastructure

09 Sept 2026
Workshop 2 - Mount Kenya Ballroom, Floor 1
Data Centre Operators , Market Growth , Datacloud
  • Where the most urgent skills gaps sit across data centres, fibre, cloud and energy infrastructure
  • Why traditional recruitment models are recycling talent instead of expanding the pool
  • How industry, universities and training providers can align curriculum with real operational needs
  • Practical models for building pipelines: apprenticeships, academies, co-op education and cross-company collaboration
  • Attracting and retaining women and underrepresented talent in technical and leadership roles
  • Case studies of what’s already being done
Speakers
Jane Munga
Jane Munga, Fellow, Africa Program - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace