Joel Farrington, UK Sales Manager for Legrand’s Critical Power Division, shares his expertise in navigating complex power infrastructure decisions. In this conversation, we delve into the evolving relationships between clients, operators, and suppliers—and examine what it takes to design accountable, future-ready systems.

Moderator: Romain Tranchant, Chair of the Innovation Committee

Guest:

Joel Farrington, UK Sales Manager for the Critical Power Division, Legrand Data Center Solutions ***

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Originally streamed live on September 18, 2025. To participate in future sessions, live—and ask questions in real time—visit the Events – Infrastructure Masons page and register.

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This panel brings together leaders from Southwire , Enchanted Rock and RE24 to explore how next-generation data centres can secure power that is reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable.

The discussion explores the evolving balance between grid-delivered electricity and on‑site generation, the practical feasibility of hourly‑matched renewable energy, and how hydrogen‑ready and advanced gas generation technologies are shaping modern resilience strategies.

The panel also delves into innovations in transmission, distribution, and cabling that are accelerating renewable integration, as well as the growing influence of community engagement and ESG priorities on infrastructure investment decisions.

Guests:

Joel E. Wynn, VP of Data Center Solutions Sale, Southwire

Pete DiSanto, Executive Vice President, Data Centers, Enchanted Rock. (Recorded during Pete’s tenure at Enchanted Rock.)

Dan Tennakoon – Founder & CEO, RE24

Moderator:

Romain Tranchant, iMasons Innovation Committee Chair

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Youtube link - https://youtu.be/ERoY9XpmVH4

In this episode, Romain Tranchant, Chair of the iMasons Innovation Committee, reveals how innovation will operate at iMasons in 2026: as a structured, predictable, and participative system. You’ll hear how the committee has moved to a 12-month operating model, introduced working groups, expanded global timezone coverage, and created clearer pathways for members, partners, and innovators to get involved.

The episode features two fireside chats that anchor both vision and execution.

First, Cyre Quinones, CEO of iMasons, shares her perspective on the unique position iMasons holds in the digital infrastructure industry. She explains what makes the community credible, why innovation at iMasons is different from traditional industry approaches, and where she sees the greatest opportunity for iMasons to create influence and value.

Then, Rudolf Gordon-Seymour, EMEA Regional Director, brings the regional and operational perspective. He explores how this vision translates into real engagement on the ground, how members and partners can activate locally, and why the Innovation Committee model creates momentum that goes beyond individual events or initiatives.

Together, these conversations show how iMasons connects leadership vision with practical execution. From working groups and open meetings, to thought leadership sessions, the startup incubator, and pitch competitions, this episode makes it clear how innovation is no longer something to observe, but something to step into.

By the end of the episode, you’ll understand:

• How innovation at iMasons is structured in 2026

• Why leadership is fully behind this model

• How global vision connects with regional action

• Exactly where and how you can get involved

Innovation at iMasons is now a system. This episode shows you how to use it.

🔗Engage with the Innovation Committee

All the ways to get involved are available in one place:

working groups, open meetings, thought leadership, the startup incubator, pitch competitions, and content.

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Access the Engagement Hub here:

👉 https://forms.gle/nPuU8rq8N8Cq8UhTA

This is your single entry point to participate in iMasons Innovation.

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Guests:

Cyre Quinones, CEO of iMasons

Rudolf Gordon-Seymour, EMEA Regional Director of iMasons

Moderator:

Romain Tranchant, iMasons Innovation Committee Chair

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Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, non-profit, professional association of individuals connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all.

#iMasons #InfrastructureMasons #Innovation #ThoughtLeadership