QTS Data Centers Joins Growing Regional Initiative as Guest Speaker for April Event
Following a highly successful launch event in February, the North East Data Centre Hub has announced its second industry gathering, taking place on 23 April 2026 in Newcastle. The not-for-profit initiative, founded by a consortium of regional organisations, continues to bring together professionals from across the data centre ecosystem, with this upcoming event featuring guest speaker Jimmy Mack, Director of Development at QTS Data Centers.
Strong Launch Highlights Demand for North East Data Centre Collaboration
The inaugural event attracted more than 100 attendees from across the data centre supply chain, highlighting strong demand for a dedicated regional forum focused on engineering, construction and digital infrastructure. The level of engagement demonstrated both the scale of opportunity in the North East and the appetite for greater collaboration across the sector.
Second Event Announced in Newcastle with Increased Capacity
Building on this momentum, the second event will take place at Revolución de Cuba in Newcastle, offering increased capacity to accommodate growing interest. The Hub provides a platform for networking, knowledge sharing and discussion, with a programme of events planned approximately every two months across key locations in the region.
Founding Partners Supporting the North East Data Centre Hub
The North East Data Centre Hub was established by founding partners RED Engineering Design, Cleveland Cable Company, CMP Products, Durata, Daikin Applied (UK) Ltd and RWO Associates Ltd. The initiative is focused on strengthening the regional supply chain and supporting the delivery of data centre projects both nationally and internationally.
Guest Speaker Jimmy Mack from QTS Data Centers
A key highlight of the April event will be a guest presentation from Jimmy Mack, UK Director of Development at QTS Data Centers, one of the world’s leading data centre operators. His insights are expected to provide valuable perspective on the evolving demands of digital infrastructure developments, as well as the role regional supply chains play.
Rising Demand for Data Centres Driven by AI and Cloud Computing
As demand for data centre capacity continues to accelerate, driven by artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital transformation, the need for collaboration across the supply chain has become increasingly important. The North East is well positioned to support this growth, with strong engineering expertise, infrastructure capability and access to energy resources.
Industry Response and Vision for Regional Growth
“The response to our launch event showed just how much appetite there is for a dedicated data centre forum in the North East. Bringing together over 100 professionals from across the sector was a clear indication of the region’s strength and potential.
We’re delighted to welcome Jimmy Mack from QTS Data Centers as guest speaker for our second event. His insight will add an important global perspective to the conversation, helping to connect regional capability with the wider data centre market.
This event is about continuing to build momentum, creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and long-term growth across the North East.”
Networking, Insights and Future Events
The April event will combine informal networking with industry insight, offering attendees the opportunity to connect with peers while gaining a broader understanding of market trends and project requirements. Future events are expected to evolve with guest speakers, technical sessions and themed discussions aligned with sector priorities.