Billy Lee’s Keynote at APRICOT 2025: AI-Optimized Data Centers

Chairman & CEO of CSF Advisers, Billy Lee Kok Chi recently delivered a compelling keynote at APRICOT 2025’s Closing Plenary, presenting on “Designing AI-Optimized Data Centers – Trends, Myths, and Sustainability Challenges.” His session provided valuable insights into how AI is transforming data center infrastructure, addressing critical aspects such as power density, cooling solutions, energy sourcing, and site selection.

During his talk, Billy explored key industry challenges and cutting-edge innovations, including:

Selecting optimal sites for AI data farms
Supporting rack densities exceeding 200kW
Implementing next-generation cooling solutions for extreme AI workloads
Debunking myths—does AI at scale require nuclear power?

Billy’s keynote sparked engaging discussions among industry experts, shedding light on the future of AI-ready data centers. His insights emphasized the importance of balancing efficiency, sustainability, and scalability in an era where AI-driven demands continue to push technological boundaries.