In the following pages, we have Microsoft’s Noelle Walsh on forging a path to net zero; Meta’s Rachel Peterson’s views on the future of data center build outs; Verizon Business’s Tami Erwin on the coming age of 5G; AirTrunk’s Dana Adams’ global outlook on the industry; E2 Optics’ Kristi Alford-Haarberg on riding the hyperscale wave; Virginia Commonwealth University’s Barbara Boyan on expanding existing educational pathways in STEM; and NVTC’s Jennifer Taylor’s plans to create a diverse workforce.