Panel: The Rise of Neoclouds: Powering the Next Phase of AI and Cloud Infrastructure

04 Jun 2026
Innovation Stage, hosted by Verne Global
Pink Zone

As AI adoption accelerates and cloud usage patterns continue to evolve, neocloud providers are emerging alongside hyperscalers as part of a more diverse and specialised cloud ecosystem. Spanning AI hyperscalers, GPU cloud‑as‑a‑service, and emerging AI factories, neoclouds are reshaping how infrastructure is designed, financed, and delivered.

  • How are neoclouds meeting demand for AI‑ready compute, regional deployment, and workload‑specific infrastructure within a multi‑cloud environment?
  • What role do partnerships with hyperscalers, data centre operators, energy providers and investors play in enabling sustainable growth and sustainable cloud delivery?
  • How are enterprises using neoclouds within hybrid and multi‑cloud strategies?
  • What role will neoclouds play long‑term within the cloud and AI landscape?
Chairperson
Filip Van Elsen
Filip Van Elsen, Partner - A&O Shearman
Speakers
Petter Tommeraas
Petter Tommeraas, Founder and CEO - Aker Horizons
Ben Richardson
Ben Richardson, Managing Director - Coreweave International
Andy Long
Andy Long, Sales Director - Verda