Metro Connect 2027 agenda

As data center deployments expand across metropolitan markets to support cloud, AI, and edge demand, connectivity strategies are evolving beyond the traditional meet-me room. Operators are increasingly building interconnected metro fabrics that link multiple facilities, create larger virtual campuses, and enable customers to access compute, storage, and network resources seamlessly across a region. This panel will explore the drivers behind metro data center fabrics, the infrastructure required to support them, and how they are reshaping digital infrastructure ecosystems. ' What is driving the shift from standalone facilities to interconnected metro data center fabrics? ' How can operators leverage metro connectivity to improve resilience, scalability, and customer access to digital ecosystems? ' What role will metro fabrics play in supporting the growth of AI, cloud, and distributed computing workloads?