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4-5 March 2026
Data Centre World (DCW) London 2026 brought together leaders from across the digital infrastructure sector to discuss the rising impact of AI, evolving energy strategies, and the push for sustainable, resilient data centres.
Across the two-day event, RED showcased how we’re helping clients meet these challenges through scalable, AI‑ready and low‑carbon infrastructure solutions. Our team connected with developers, operators, and technology partners to explore practical approaches shaping the next generation of global data centres.
At the RED stand, visitors gained insight into the scale of our international work - including our involvement in more than 20GW of data centre capacity currently in planning and design. We also highlighted our approach to future‑proofing facilities with adaptable, AI-enabled engineering strategies built for a rapidly changing digital landscape.
Key Highlights from DCW London 2026
Data Centre World London 2026 set the stage for impactful conversations on the technologies and strategies reshaping digital infrastructure.
At the event, RED showcased:
- AI‑ready infrastructure design built to support GPU‑driven workloads and next‑generation computing environments
- Energy and power strategy expertise to address delivery challenges in increasingly grid‑constrained markets
- Sustainable design approaches, including embodied‑carbon reduction and operational efficiency strategies
- Global project capability, with over 20GW of data centre capacity currently in planning and design
The event also underscored RED’s strong collaboration with leading technology partners as we work together to support the next wave of digital infrastructure globally.
Showcasing the People Behind RED
DCW London also offered the chance to spotlight the talent and expertise that drive RED’s global work.
Visitors to the stand learned more about our expanding team of over 1,000 specialists worldwide and our ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of engineers and digital infrastructure professionals.
Throughout the event, we highlighted our graduate programme and shared how we nurture talent across the business - reinforcing the vital role skilled engineering teams play in delivering the infrastructure that powers the digital economy.
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Showcasing RED’s Expertise and Global Capability
The RED stand focused on demonstrating the technical depth behind our work across hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre developments worldwide.
Throughout the event, our team shared insights into:
- High-density infrastructure design supporting AI and accelerated computing environments
- Energy optimisation strategies addressing performance, resilience, and long-term operational efficiency
- Sustainable MEP engineering approaches, balancing regulatory requirements, operational performance, and decarbonisation goals
- Design efficiency and programme acceleration, helping clients deliver complex infrastructure at speed without compromising performance or reliability
These conversations reflected the increasingly complex environment facing data centre developers as they balance rapid capacity growth with energy constraints and sustainability targets.
Sessions from RED’s Subject Matter Experts
RED’s contribution to the DCW London speaker programme was a standout part of the event, with sessions from our experts attracting strong engagement from attendees across the digital infrastructure sector.
Lee Prescott, Chief Technology Officer
“Are You Ready for Rubin? Designing Data Centres for the Next Generation of AI Chips”
Lee Prescott explored how next-generation AI chips and GPU infrastructure are reshaping the design of modern AI data centres. The session examined the implications for power density, high-density cooling, and scalable infrastructure, highlighting how operators can prepare facilities for the rapid growth of AI workloads.
Phil Reid, Head of Energy
“Solving Complex Power Challenges: Designing Resilient, Futureproof Energy Systems for Modern Data Centres”
Phil Reid addressed the increasing complexity of power strategy in modern data centres, particularly across grid-constrained markets. Drawing on RED’s global experience, the session explored approaches to energy resilience, renewable integration, and long-term power security for large-scale digital infrastructure.
Introducing The Centr: RED’s New Thought Leadership Platform
Data Centre World London also marked the first preview of The Centr, RED’s newly launched thought leadership platform.
Designed as a hub for industry insight, research, and expert perspectives, The Centr brings together analysis from across RED’s global network of engineers and specialists. The platform explores the topics shaping digital infrastructure today, from AI-ready data centre design and sustainable engineering to energy strategy and emerging global trends.
The Centr
Continuing the Conversation
DCW London once again highlighted the fast‑moving evolution of the digital infrastructure sector.
With demand for AI, cloud, and digital services accelerating, the industry faces a complex challenge: delivering capacity quickly while managing energy constraints, sustainability targets, and rapidly changing technology requirements.
For RED Engineering Design, the discussions at DCW reinforced the value of practical, engineering‑led solutions that enable scalable, resilient, and low‑carbon infrastructure worldwide.
Thank you to everyone who visited our stand and connected with our team. We look forward to continuing the conversations sparked at DCW London as we work together to shape the future of data centre design.
