Event
18.06.2026

“When the Critical Is Invisible: The Challenge of Communicating About Data Centers”

STATUS

Scheduled

BEGINNING

07.07.2026 11:00

END

07.07.2026 13:00

MODE

In person

APD and DIRCOM are hosting a meeting on data centers aimed specifically at the media. It will provide an opportunity to learn about the strategic infrastructure that directly impacts our daily lives.

It will combine a technical and regional perspective on the sector with an analysis of how its media narrative is being shaped in Spain. A forum for reflection that will bring together specialized and general-interest journalists, industry executives, and experts to foster a better understanding of an industry poised to play a key role in our digital future.

11:00 a.m. Reception for attendees

11:10 a.m. Institutional Welcome

  • Esther Castellano. Chairwoman of Dircom CVM
  • José María Martínez. President of APD


11:20 a.m. First Roundtable Discussion

  • José Luis Gómez-Pardo, CEO of Nixval
  • José Luis Herrero Rodríguez. CEO of Walhalla and member of the board of directors of Spain DC
  • Nacho Velilla, CEO and Co-Founder of Templus
    Moderator: Leyla Gallego, Member of the Board of Directors of Dircom CVM

11:55 a.m. Second Roundtable Discussion

  • Lucia Bonilla. Director of the Data Center Market
  • Carlos del Castillo. Technology reporter at elDiario.es
  • Arantxa Herranz. Contributor to La Razón
  • Alicia Medina. Medina Comunicación Agency
    Moderator: Raquel Figueruelo. Business Development, Datacenter at Goodman

12:40 p.m. Closing

12:50 p.m. Reception – Networking

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