International Classroom: Internet and Datacenter Developments in European Countries, and USA Effects

International Classroom: Internet and Datacenter Developments in European Countries, and USA Effects

Date: 20 May 2025
Time: 11:40
Location: Room 539, Vizja Park Campus, Warsaw
Language: English
Format: Lecture with presentation and Q&A

Lecturer:
Rob Jagtenberg - Electrical Engineer and Mathematician, head of the Mission Critical department at Royal HaskoningDHV, expert in datacenter infrastructure and IT solutions, and lecturer at the Dutch Open University.

Event Description:
This International Classroom session provides an expert overview of internet and datacenter development trends across Europe, with a comparative lens on the technological, economic, and geopolitical influence of the United States.

The lecture covers:

• Historical foundations of the internet (ARPAnet, CERN) and evolution of datacenters
• The shift from small-scale IT infrastructure to centralized and edge datacenter solutions
• Current trends in datacenter power demands, sustainability challenges, and AI-readiness
• Energy infrastructure bottlenecks in Europe and their implications for IT development
• The geopolitical and economic impact of the U.S. on European data infrastructure
• Strategic risks in subsea connectivity, data sovereignty, and IT reliability under global tensions
• Future outlook: how global tech markets are adapting to shifts in investment, regulation, and power supply

The session combines engineering insights with real-world case studies, including effects of the war in Ukraine, the U.S. investment climate, and resource access dilemmas. Participants will better understand how datacenter ecosystems intersect with politics, energy policy, and technological innovation.

Registration required. Limited seats available.