PANEL | The demand for expansive, AI-ready data centre infrastructure is reaching unprecedented heights with Moody's projecting a US$564 billion investment influx through 2028. On the back of that, the APAC data centre landscape is poised for a significant 14.3GW leap from 10.5GW of capacity to 24.8GW. This exponential growth, catalysed by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and the imperative for more efficient, large-scale data processing hubs, presents both monumental opportunities and formidable challenges for the region's financial architects. In this high-stakes environment, CFOs and financial luminaries in APAC's digital infrastructure sector find themselves at the vanguard of a new frontier. This panel of experts will delve into the intricate tapestry of financing these colossal projects, exploring the symbiosis between finance, technology and power. Key questions to be addressed:

•	How is the advent of AI recalibrating risk assessment and return on investment calculations for gigawatt-scale data centre projects in APAC's diverse markets?

•	From equity funding to asset backed securities, green bonds, and other models, what avant-garde financing mechanisms are emerging to mitigate the capital-intensive nature of gigawatt campus developments?

•	In an era of geopolitical flux and regulatory evolution, how can financial leaders architect resilient funding strategies that harmonise aggressive expansion with prudent risk management in APAC's emerging digital economies?