
The data centre boom needs a resilient workforce – here’s how to build one
A persistent skills gap threatens to hold the booming data centre industry back as demand is increasing due to the rise of AI and other advanced tech.
AI and Future of Work Thought Leader and Speaker | Prompt Engineering Trainer
David Timis is a Global Communications and Public Affairs Manager at Generation, one of the largest skilling and employment nonprofits in the world. He oversees the organisation's storytelling globally and advocacy work at the EU level. He speaks regularly about AI and the risks and opportunities it presents for people, business and society.
He is also a World Economic Forum Community Champion for the BeNeLux and France region, Co-Lead for the 2025 edition of SHAPE Europe and Eurasia, and Longevity Economy Taskforce Member within the Global Shapers Community (a young leaders initiative of the World Economic Forum).
He previously led the EU Civics Outreach efforts at Google during the 2019 and 2024 EU Elections. Before that, he was a UN Youth Delegate representing his country, Romania. His career spans a range of public, private and third sector organisations including L'Oreal, Mars Inc., Burson (formerly known as BCW), Chatham House and the Council of Europe.
With a career at the crossroads of technology, workforce development and policy, he has been deeply involved in shaping conversations on skilling, education, AI governance and digital transformation. His work spans advising companies on their AI strategy to navigating the complexities of AI training for some of the world’s most influential brands.
Whether discussing the ethical implications of machine learning, the future of work in an AI-driven economy or the regulatory challenges facing big tech companies, he brings a unique perspective grounded in leading research and real-world implementation.
For more information about David's work, please visit his website: http://davidtimis.com/.
A persistent skills gap threatens to hold the booming data centre industry back as demand is increasing due to the rise of AI and other advanced tech.
La brecha de habilidades podría frenar el crecimiento de la industria de los centros de datos, pese al aumento de la demanda debido a la IA y otras tecnologías avanzadas.
Europa puede construir su futuro digital mediante una asociación equitativa con África, combinando talento, recursos e innovación compartidos para expandir EuroStack.
アフリカは、その活力と経済的潜在力により、欧州が目指す価値観に基づくデジタルの未来を実現する重要な新興パートナーとなるでしょう。 「ユーロスタック」イニシアチブは、欧州を超えてその影響力を拡大することにより、公平かつ民主的な技術秩序の形成に大きな役割を果たすことができます。
Europe can build its digital future through equal partnership with Africa, combining shared talent, resources and innovation to expand EuroStack.
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Age-proofing AI ensures older workers aren't left behind as tech advances. It's vital for inclusivity, fairness, and tapping into intergenerational potential.
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Debemos aprovechar sistemáticamente las experiencias adquiridas para que los refugiados puedan contribuir de forma significativa a las comunidades locales.
Why we must scale various initiatives and systematically harness learned experiences so that refugees can contribute meaningfully to local communities.
フリーランスの労働力が、開発途上国に変革を起こしています。
Demand is rising for tech freelancers in developing economies. But more investment is needed to equip freelancing workers with digital skills and widen internet access.
Calls to expand the scope of AI regulation, like classifying general purpose AI as ‘high risk’, could lead to less innovation and worse product safety.
A pesar de los retos sin precedentes que plantea la transición a una economía verde, tenemos una oportunidad fantástica para planificar una evolución sostenible de los empleos ecológicos.
Despite the unprecedented challenges of transitioning to a green economy, it's a fantastic opportunity to plan for a sustainable evolution of green jobs.













