Within digital infrastructure, data centers are now considered strategic assets, at the intersection of financial, technological, and environmental challenges. This roundtable explores the key trade-offs shaping the development of data centers: financing models, design choices, construction constraints, and regulatory pressures. Between promises of profitability and operational realities, the discussion will examine the—sometimes fragile—balances within a rapidly evolving sector. ● Financing Models ● Designing for the Long Term: Energy Efficiency, Modularity, and Adaptability to Technological Changes ● Building Under Constraints: Land, Timelines, Supply Chain, and Local Acceptance ● Digital Sovereignty and Regulation: What Impacts Do They Have on Site Selection and Investment Decisions?