techUK is working with Henham Strategy on the research and a report into the contribution data centres make to the UK’s economy in 2024.
The report will seek to update and have a similar structure as our 2020 report: techUK – Data Centre Sector Overview 2020. Therefore, it will have a strong narrative around the crucial part data centres play in underpinning the UK's economy. It will be used to support policy asks from the sector to make sure the UK remains an attractive destination to invest in, build and operate data centres.
Members are invited to join an input session on 27 August from 11:00 to 13:00.
This virtual session will provide you with the opportunity to shape the research project Henham Strategy is progressing on behalf of techUK that will quantify and present data centres’ contribution to the UK economy.
This will be structured around key research questions grouped under key themes, including planning and development, energy and environment, site selection, innovation, market outlook, and resilience.
Members should be aware that – alongside outlining the research questions that will structure the discussion – the brief will also include a data request that will aid the progression of the economic analysis that will underpin the research report. Any data members can share to respond to this data request would be greatly appreciated.
Agenda: TBC - A more detailed brief will be shared in advance of the working group meeting.
If you have questions, do get in touch with Luisa Cardani or Matt Robinson
Luisa C. Cardani
Head of Data Centres Programme, techUK
Luisa C. Cardani is the Head of the Data Centres Programme at techUK, aiming to provide a collective voice for UK operators and working with government to improve business environment for the data centres sector.
Prior to joining techUK, Luisa worked in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as the Head of International Data Protection, where she led on the development of elements of the UK's data protection and privacy policy. In her role, she was also the UK official representative for the EOCD Privacy Guidelines Informal Advisory Group.
She has held a number of position in government, including leading on cross-cutting data provisions in the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, and in high priority cross-departmental projects when working in the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
She holds an M.Sc. from University College London's Department of Political Sciences.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07587 210 799
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisacardani
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Matt Robinson
Head of Nations and Regions, techUK
Matt is techUK’s Head of Nations and Regions.
Matt is leading techUK’s work with members and stakeholders across the UK to increase the Local Digital Capital across the UK’s nation and regions, build communities and to ensure that digital technology plays a key part the post-COVID-19 levelling-up recovery.
Prior to joining techUK, Matt worked for several national education charities and membership bodies to develop their regional partnerships with schools, academy trusts, local authorities, and other stakeholders. He’s also worked with local authority leaders and other stakeholders to engage communities, work with elected members and improve public services.
He holds a BA in Politics from the University of York and an MA in International Relations from the University of Leeds. Away from work he’s a keen football fan and golfer.
If you’d like to find out more about our work in the nations and regions please get in touch with Matt:
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- techuk.org,,techuk.org,
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