Programme Data Center
Workshop
Data Centers: sustainability roadmap
technological scenarios for a strategic infrastructure
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Event organized in collaboration with DEERNS ITALIA
Abstract
Data centers are the heart of the digital era, but their energy consumption is one of the main environmental concerns. These facilities require enormous amounts of energy to power servers, cooling systems and network infrastructure, contributing to CO2 emissions and resource depletion. However, new technologies are offering promising solutions to make data centers more sustainable. The adoption of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, is increasing and reducing environmental impact. Additionally, innovations such as immersion cooling, energy efficiency optimization and artificial intelligence for resource management make it possible to reduce consumption. Modular design and the use of more sustainable materials also contribute to improving the sustainability of these facilities. Thanks to these technologies, data centers can become greener, supporting digital growth without compromising the planet.
Program
4:00 PM – 4:05 PM | Introduction and moderation
- Prof. Michele Ruta – Politecnico di Bari
– Welcome
– Presentation of the topic
– Presentation of the speakers
4:05 PM – 4:35 PM | Speed Talks
- Giulio Iucci – VP Institutional Relations & Business Development, Mediterra
Context and challenges of the Data Center sector in Italy: growth, policy, energy issues, role of new technologies - Luca D’Alleva – Head of Service for Italy – BCS
How to integrate sustainability, governance and processes within Data Centers: ESG roadmap, optimization strategies - Luca Beltramino – Vice President, Italy EdgeConnex
Technologies and operational strategies for sustainability: PUE, heat recovery, renewable energy, AI - Mattia Mariani – Unit Director BPG, Deerns
Sustainable design in Data Centers: cooling, materials, microgrids, LCA, plant efficiency - Giorgio Girelli – CEO, Core Stack Srl
Sustainability beyond measurable indicators and the role of renewable sources - Domenico Marino – Capital Market Logistics, Last Mile & Data Centers, Colliers
Real estate and territorial perspective on sustainability: integrated design, urban planning, environmental certifications
4:35 PM – 4:45 PM | Case History Session
- Vladimiro Ferrucci – Data Center Sales Director, Reichle & De Massari
Rack, Cabling and Containment: The Keys to a Sustainable Data Center - Gianfranco D’Ippolito – Founder and CEO, Zotup
Electrical protection and reliability
4:45 PM – 5:15 PM | Thematic Focus Session
- EdgeConnex – Deerns – Honeywell – Zotup
How technologies truly enable sustainability - BCS Consulting – Colliers – Reichle & De Massari – Zotup
Mini-debate on decentralization and local impacts
5:15 PM – 5:30 PM | Q&A
5:30 PM – 5:45 PM | Lessons learnt & Vision
- Moderator
Main takeaways from the discussion - All speakers
One idea for the future in a sentence
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM | Next steps & Wrap Up
- Prof. Michele Ruta – Politecnico di Bari
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