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October 8, 2025

Powering Data Centers of the Future

Presented by: 

• Mario Macri - Data Center Segment Lead, Asia Pacific, ABB Electrification.

Description: 

• This session provides an overview of how AI trends are impacting the electrification of Data Centers. It will showcase technologies that enable Data Center power scaling and explain how to implement these solutions effectively.

Bio:

• Mario Macri has more than 25 years of experience working across Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Data Centers and Energy sectors throughout the Asia Pacific and Oceania region. Mario has been with ABB for 8 years across various leadership roles. Currently, Mario serves as the APAC Data Center Segment Leader and is also responsible for the Smart Buildings and Smart Power divisions—both part of ABB Electrification business area. In this role, he oversees a comprehensive low voltage electrification portfolio that supports a broad range of applications, including data centers, commercial and residential buildings, industry, manufacturing, transport, and infrastructure.

Time: 10:25 – 10:45 AM

October 8, 2025

Powering Energy Hungry AI-Models Sustainably

ABB Panelist: 

• Jorge Lis - Global Segment Leader, Data Centers, ABB Electrification (*Note: panelists from other companies will also participate in this panel discussion).

Description: 

• As the backbone of the digital economy, data centres are experiencing exponential growth in energy demand. Meeting this demand reliably, without compromising sustainability goals, poses a significant challenge. This panel explores innovative strategies for powering data centres with high efficiency and low carbon footprints. Join us for a critical dialogue on aligning digital expansion with global climate commitments.

Bio:

• Jorge Lis is the Global Segment Leader for the Data Centers within the Electrification business area. In this role, he is responsible for leading the Data Center Segment globally, focusing on strategic design and transformation to drive Sales, Marketing and Communications initiatives. Jorge joined ABB in 2006. Prior to his current role as Global Segment Leader, Data Center, which he began in February 2025, he most recently served as Sustainable Energy Solutions Agile Unit Lead from September 2023. His career at ABB encompasses a variety of leadership and management roles across different segments and geographies, including Global Product Group Manager for Switches and Fusegear and Global Distributor Channel Manager.

Time: 13:15 – 13:55 PM