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Location: New Dock University Stage - Thu, 2 Jul 2026 · 11:15 – 11:55 (Europe/London) (40 minutes)

The Multi-Billion Resource Frontier: Investing in the Circular Data Centre – Sponsored by DICE+

Hosted by
Diego Bermudez
Diego Bermudez
Research and Impact Fellow at Digital Innovation for Circular Economy (DICE) programme @ University of Exeter

Diego Bermudez is the Research and Impact Fellow for the DICE Network+. Diego previously worked at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation as a Senior Analyst and Project Manager, leading AI-driven circular economy initiatives and developing strategic frameworks. With over 10 years’ experience across finance, manufacturing, and IT, Diego has collaborated with industry, academia, and government. His expertise includes systems thinking, risk…

Speakers
Diego Bermudez
Diego Bermudez
Research and Impact Fellow at Digital Innovation for Circular Economy (DICE) programme @ University of Exeter

Diego Bermudez is the Research and Impact Fellow for the DICE Network+. Diego previously worked at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation as a Senior Analyst and Project Manager, leading AI-driven circular economy initiatives and developing strategic frameworks. With over 10 years’ experience across finance, manufacturing, and IT, Diego has collaborated with industry, academia, and government. His expertise includes systems thinking, risk…

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GM Business Growth Hub
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NATWEST GROUP PLC
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BIONOW LIMITED
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University of Huddersfield
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Yorkshire MedTech
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Propel Healthtech
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North East Mayoral Combined Authority
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University of Salford
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Leeds Digital
UMi
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Centre for Enterprise, Manchester Metropolitan University
Frntir
Minds by Animoca Brands
Allia
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Yorkshire Podcast Studios
Birch Strategic Services
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC
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Good Deed IT
Polestar Leeds
THE CULTURE CRAFT LTD
iThink365 Limited
Liberty Eco Labs Limited
TECH SY
Leeds University Business School
MEISSNER BOLTE (UK) LIMITED
RAMSDENS SOLICITORS LLP
Creative UK
MTIF NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Caspian Insurance
PLEXAL (GROUP) LIMITED
Diligentsia Limited
YOUBEE MEDIA LIMITED
We Are PoWEr
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