2025 Speakers

Shivani Vijay Dhotre is an independent Business Growth Strategist with two years of focused research in the data center sector. At Data Centre World Frankfurt, she will present “The DC Paradigm Shift: Realigning Your Finances for the Future,” addressing CEOs, CTOs, and CFOs of leading data center organizations. Her talk emphasizes the critical need for robust financial planning before making large-scale investments in data center infrastructure, especially as the industry faces a surge in AI, cloud computing, and sustainability requirements. Shivani will provide actionable insights into emerging innovations, including DNA-based data storage and shadow research topics, illustrating how these advancements could redefine data retention and operational efficiency. She will also discuss the next five years in the sector, focusing on how organizations can smoothly execute green data center projects in line with evolving regulations such as the German Energy Efficiency Act, which mandates progressive adoption of green electricity and strict power usage effectiveness standards through 2030. Highlighting real-world case studies and the latest trends, Shivani will explore how leaders can align their financial strategies with sustainability goals, manage rising energy demands, and leverage new technologies to future-proof their operations. She is actively seeking collaboration for a funded PhD in quantum data storage and welcomes networking with major industry players and research associations. Attendees can expect a session that bridges financial discipline with visionary innovation, offering a roadmap for sustainable, high-performance data centers in an era of rapid transformation.