Dear Spencer,
Our International Womens Day Special will stream on our website from 9am ET (2pm GMT) on Friday, March 6th. This special broadcast celebrates the stories, insights, and career journeys of women shaping the data center industry, and explores what it takes to build a stronger, more diverse talent pipeline for the future.
IWD – Insights and experience from the field//_9am ET
Featuring Ruchika Sharma of CtrlS, Lalitha Rajendran from AWS, Priyanka Nagpal from JLL, and Datchayani Duruvan from Microsoft
The data center industry is growing rapidly, yet skills shortages and diversity gaps remain a critical challenge. Hear personal leadership journeys, lessons from mission-critical roles, and views on mentorship and building career pathways that elevate the next generation of data center professionals.
What I wish I knew before joining the data center industry[]( )// _10am ET
Featuring Catriona Shearer of JLL, Sophie Smith of Soben (part of Accenture), and Teresa Lanuza from AECOM
For many entering the sector, understanding what the job really involves - from pace and pressure to soft skills and career misconceptions - can make all the difference. This session explores the realities of working in digital infrastructure and what professionals wish they had known at the start of their careers.
I've dropped a link to this broadcast in the calendar invite attached so you don't miss it. You can also stream it on-demand here.
Kind regards,
Tam Pledger
Channel Manager
DCD, 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, London, London, United Kingdom, EC1N 8FH