Building an ecosystem – The critical role of network interconnection in digital infrastructure

03 Sep 2026
Metro Connect Fall Stage
Metro Connect Fall

As digital infrastructure becomes more distributed and latency‑sensitive, a strong interconnection landscape is emerging a critical ecosystem enabler. From supporting cloud on‑ramps and content localisation to underpinning edge compute and AI inference traffic, interconnection is playing an increasingly critical role in shaping resilient and low latency digital infrastructure.

·       How are operators building out new interconnection points across the country and how can DC operators support their expansion?

·       Are dense interconnection ecosystems the key to delivering the potential of inference?

·       How operators are quantifying the ROI of new localised interconnection through performance gains, improved customer experience, and faster service deployment.

Chairperson
Hunter Newby
Hunter Newby, Owner - Newby Ventures
Speakers
Ben Edmond
Ben Edmond, CEO - CONNECTBASE
Brent Legg
Brent Legg, EVP, Government Affairs - Connected Nation
James Jun
James Jun, MD - TOWARDEX