Join Us At Data Centre World London 2026
fireside chat | From Cables to C-Suite role models: Women Rewiring Data Centre Leadership
Date: Wednesday 4th March
Time: 12:15-12:40pm
Location: Design and Build & Physical Security Theatre
Onnec are delighted to be attending this year’s Data Centre World in London, the UK’s largest gathering of industry professionals and end-users. We will be joining the conference programme for an engaging fireside chat: From Cables to C-Suite Role Models: Women Rewiring Data Centre Leadership.
Women aren’t just changing data centres – they’re driving their future. With capacity targets accelerating and women representing just 8% of the workforce today, 2026 marks a decisive shift from conversation to action. Join our fireside chat as two experienced industry leaders share how bold leadership, clear career pathways, and impactful sponsorship are unlocking opportunity, strengthening resilience, and shaping the next generation of role models across the digital infrastructure supply chain.
For hiring executives and management, this session is a must-watch. You’ll gain practical insights to help your organisation attract more women into digital infrastructure, remove structural barriers, and build the systems and cultures needed for women to thrive across the industry.
Speakers
Claire Keelan, Managing Director UK, Onnec
Claire Keelan is an accomplished senior leader and the Managing Director for Onnec UK, with three decades of diverse experience across engineering, construction, and service growth leadership. She has a proven track record of driving major business growth while delivering the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and profitability.
Claire combines strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of digital solutions and technology-enabled infrastructure. A passionate advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion, she drives initiatives at Onnec and actively supports programmes such as Women of the Future, while leading the UK business with a focus on strategic growth, operational excellence, client engagement, and team development.
Joyce Wady, Head of Communications, Digital Infrastructure Ireland
Joyce is a seasoned communications professional, and more recently a moderator, podcast host and author, with expertise in data centres and digital infrastructure. She has spent more than 20 years in tech marketing, helping organisations from startups to global enterprises shape their brand and connect with audiences through clearer messaging.
Joyce is the podcast host and author of Critical Careers, an initiative showcasing the remarkable women thriving in digital infrastructure. Her ability to connect insight with industry context makes her a trusted voice within the industry.
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