Connect | APAC // DCD>Debate: Liquid cooling - A no-brainer for the region's tropical climate?

As AI workloads and high-density deployments surge across the APAC region, the industry is grappling with the limitations of traditional cooling methods. Liquid cooling is gaining traction as a potential game-changer for the region’s hot and humid climates. However, with high costs, infrastructure challenges, and expertise gaps, is it the inevitable solution, or just an impractical luxury?

In this debate experts will tackle whether the industry is approaching the end of air cooling or if traditional methods still have a viable role to play in the region. Is liquid cooling too costly and complex for widespread adoption, especially in emerging markets?

Held under Chatham House Rule, DCD>Debates are open discussions led by a panel of experts, on the biggest issues to face the industry.