Brian Etienne
Director of Development Available Infrastructure
Leader in technology innovation and strategic product development in the AI edge computing infrastructure, Infrastructure as a Service, and GPU as a service space, driving enhancements in operational efficiency and connectivity. With over a decade in real estate and infrastructure development, we specialize in strategic fiber network planning and the successful execution of construction and engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
Seminars
Monday 7th December 2026
Panel Discussion: Navigating Community Pushback to Change the Narrative, Build Public Trust & Accelerate Project Approvals
- Identifying how the industry can collectively address concerns around power, water, sustainability, and community impact to improve stakeholder confidence in distributed edge infrastructure and reduce opposition to local Edge deployments
- Exploring how edge deployments can help reshape perceptions of data centers by demonstrating smaller-scale, community-oriented infrastructure that delivers tangible local and economic benefits
- Developing engagement strategies that clearly communicate the local value of edge infrastructure to build trust with policymakers, regulators, and local communities to accelerate future deployment opportunities
Tuesday 8th December 2026
Audience Discussion: Evaluating Brownfield Sites & Developing Strategies for Repurposing Existing Infrastructure for Edge Deployments
4:00 pm
- Leveraging underutilized industrial, retail, and commercial assets to overcome land constraints, minimize community opposition, and unlock new edge deployment opportunities in urban markets
- Comparing retrofit and greenfield development strategies to prioritize projects that deliver the strongest balance of speed, cost, and long-term scalability
- Assessing the structural, power, and connectivity readiness of existing assets to reduce redevelopment risk and determine suitability for edge deployments
