Jayne Stowell and Fernando Azevedo to Present Strategic Insights on AI-Driven Network Evolution and Green Infrastructure at the Global Subsea Industry Conference
Lisbon, Portugal – May 22, 2025 – Start Campus, a company focused on designing, building and operating a new generation of sustainable data centers, will take the stage at SubOptic 2025, the world’s leading subsea cable and digital connectivity conference, taking place from June 2-5, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. Jayne Stowell, Non-Executive Board of Directors Member, and Fernando Azevedo, Head of Connectivity, will showcase research focused on the future of AI-integrated infrastructure and the evolution of resilient, sustainable submarine networks.
Stowell will address the future of next-generation systems and networks by highlighting how Portugal is uniquely positioned to lead in building sustainable and AI-ready digital ecosystems. Her presentation will explore the country’s strategic geographic location, technological breakthroughs, and commitment to eco-friendly infrastructure.
Azevedo’s presentation will delve into how AI is revolutionizing the global submarine network space. He will emphasize the importance of meshed network configurations, self-healing capabilities, and the integration of green-powered, AI-ready data centers positioned near cable landing stations.
This thought leadership builds on Start Campus’ proven execution capability, having already successfully commenced operations at the SIN01 26MW data center — the first of six buildings on its 1.2GW AI-ready campus in Sines, Portugal. With full power secured for the entire site, Start Campus is positioned to support the next generation of hyperscale and AI-driven workloads with unparalleled scale, sustainability, and connectivity.
DETAILS FOR: Poster Session featuring Jayne Stowell, Non-Executive Board of Directors Member at Start Campus
WHEN: June 3, 2025, from 16:30 – 18:00
WHAT: SubOptic 2025 Poster Session, Poster #NG10 – Creating an eco-friendly, AI-ready ecosystem in Portugal
WHO: Jayne Stowell, Non-Executive Board Member, Start Campus
LOCATION: Lisbon Congress Center, Lisbon, Portugal
DETAILS FOR: Poster Session featuring Fernando Azevedo, Head of Connectivity at Start Campus
WHEN: June 3, 2025, from 16:30 – 18:00
WHAT: SubOptic 2025 Poster Session, Poster #NG12 – AI-Driven Transformations in Submarine Networks: Enhancing Capacity, Resilience, and Sustainability
WHO: Fernando Azevedo, Head of Connectivity, Start Campus
LOCATION: Lisbon Congress Center, Lisbon, Portugal
To register for SubOptic 2025 Lisbon, visit here.
To learn more about Start Campus, click here.
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About Start Campus
Start Campus is developing the SINES DC project, a 1.2 GW data center campus in Portugal, creating one of Europe’s largest and most sustainable data ecosystems with market-leading global connectivity. SINES DC provides maximum optionality for customers with powered shell, turn-key and build-to-suit solutions. The company’s advanced offer is AI-ready and addresses the future needs of the industry by integrating liquid cooling technologies into its flexible and scalable design. With a total combined investment value of €8.5bn, the project is set to use 100% renewable energy and targets an industry-leading PUE of 1.1. For more information, visit www.startcampus.pt.
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Email: startcampus@imillerpr.com