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Connect with industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers at European Data Centers Forum — the premier data center conference and international data center event dedicated to exploring the future of data center infrastructure and powering next-generation data centers through innovation, sustainability, and advanced technologies.

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The European Data Centers Forum is an exclusive opportunity to engage with top data center infrastructure engineers, data center investors, and technology pioneers at one of the most anticipated data center events in 2027. This event provides a focused platform for exploring innovations in data center cooling, cloud infrastructure, colocation data centers, edge data centers, and hyperscale data centers. Experience a curated lineup of visionary speakers, exhibitors, and delegates driving the future of data center infrastructure companies and next-generation cloud compute ecosystems.

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European Data Centers Forum

European Data Centers Forum: From Building to Powering is a leading European forum dedicated to the energy, infrastructure, construction, and innovation shaping the next generation of data centers across Europe. Bringing together data center developers, operators, utilities, energy providers, EPC contractors, technology leaders, and policymakers, the event will address the critical challenges of scaling digital infrastructure sustainably, efficiently, and securely.

Join industry peers and pioneers who are reimagining how Europe builds and powers the digital world — from site development and construction to energy supply, grid capacity, and next-generation technology.

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Key European Data Centers Forum Topics

From navigating the complexities of AI-driven data center construction to exploring the latest data center construction trends, the American Data Centers Construction Forum Powered by TEADIT® in Houston, Texas addresses key challenges and opportunities across data center site selection, MEP systems, cooling, and power infrastructure. This leading data center construction conference brings together global experts to discuss HPC, cloud, and storage solutions—advancing efficient, scalable, and sustainable critical facility infrastructure for the digital economy.

Europe’s Data Centre Power Challenge: Where Will the Next 100GW Come From?

· Grid Connection: How quickly can Europe deliver new power capacity?
· Regional Power Markets: Which European markets can support the next wave of data centre growth?
· Securing Supply: Balancing grid power, PPAs, nuclear and on-site generation
· Energy Price Risk: Managing volatility in increasingly competitive power markets
· Flexible Power: Using batteries, demand response and storage to manage demand
· New Energy Partnerships: Rethinking the relationship between data centres and utilities

From Land to Live Data Centre: Can Europe Build Fast Enough?

· The Site Selection Challenge: Balancing land, power, connectivity and development potential
· Brownfield Opportunities: Can existing industrial sites accelerate data centre development?
· Planning & Permitting: Removing the bottlenecks that delay new projects
· The Construction Capacity Gap: Addressing labour shortages and limited delivery capacity
· Factory-Built Infrastructure: How far can modular and prefabricated construction go?
· Speed-to-Market: Reducing project timelines through standardisation and new delivery models

Next-Generation Cooling: Engineering for Higher-Density Data Centres

· The Density Challenge: Designing cooling systems for increasingly demanding workloads
· Direct-to-Chip Cooling: Moving liquid cooling from innovation to mainstream deployment
· Immersion Cooling: Where does the technology make commercial and technical sense?
· Hybrid Cooling Systems: Combining air and liquid technologies in the same facility
· Cooling Efficiency: Optimising chillers, free cooling and heat rejection
· Retrofitting for Density: Upgrading existing facilities for next-generation workloads

The AI Infrastructure: Redefining the Data Centre

· AI Factories: Designing facilities around large-scale GPU deployment
· Hyperscale AI: What infrastructure is required to support AI at scale?
· AI-Ready Facilities: Designing today for rapidly evolving compute requirements
· GPU Infrastructure: Rethinking rack architecture for high-performance computing
· Powering AI: Adapting electrical infrastructure to increasingly demanding workloads
· AI Networking: Building the high-speed infrastructure required for distributed compute

Capital & Growth: Investing in Europe’s Data Centre Future

· Following the Capital: Where are investors placing their biggest data centre bets?
· The Financing Challenge: Structuring debt and equity for increasingly capital-intensive projects
· Rising Development Costs: Managing land, construction, equipment and power costs
· The M&A Landscape: How consolidation is reshaping the European data centre market
· New Investment Models: The rise of platform strategies, joint ventures and partnerships
· Building to Demand: The economics of build-to-suit and powered-shell developments

The Connected Data Centres: Fibre, Interconnection and AI

· The Fibre Factor: How connectivity is influencing data centre location decisions
· Interconnection at Scale: Supporting growing cloud and AI infrastructure requirements
· Carrier-Neutral Ecosystems: Creating flexible connectivity for data centre customers
· High-Speed Networks: Preparing for the next generation of data traffic
· Subsea & Terrestrial Infrastructure: Strengthening Europe’s digital connections
· Network Resilience: Building connectivity that can withstand disruption

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Previous American Data Centers Forum Speakers:

Meet and learn from world-class speakers at the European Data Centers Forum, where experts will share insights into data center infrastructure. Discover transformative advancements in machine learning (ML), data center cooling, and colocation data centers. Join us for this landmark data center industry event and Data Center Expo, where data center infrastructure companies, investors, and technology leaders converge to shape the future of global data center services.

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Previous American Data Centers Forum Speakers:

Khia Chukudebelu

GM, Datacenter Global Supply Chain & Procurement, Microsoft

Sid Janga

Senior Director, Land Development, Microsoft

Ahsan Yousufzai

Global Managing Director Energy, NVIDIA

Joseph Boccuzzi, Ph.D.

Head of 5G/6G End-2-End Systems, NVIDIA

Shilen Jhaveri

Program Manager, Data Center Capacity Planning, Google

Marc Bhuyan

Product Manager, Google

Shelley McCain

VP of Energy Strategy, Aligned Data Centers

Carlos Forero

Chief Operating Officer, ODATA – an Aligned Data Centers Company

Chris Hinkle

CEO, TRG Datacenters

Jeffrey Edwards

Senior Lease Construction Manager (AI Delivery), Microsoft

Scott Mason

Regional Administrator, EPA

Dado Slezak

Executive Vice President of Utility Innovation, QTS Data Centers

Asad Raza

Data Center Commissioning Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Sanjay Basu

Senior Director, Cloud Engineering, Oracle

Eric Hoegger

Senior Director, Power and Energy, CyrusOne

Aaron Drucker

Senior Commercial Director, McDermott International

Amit Prakash

Executive Director US Market Lead | Energy, NTT DATA Europe & LATAM

Amanda C. Duhon

VP & Regional Director, North & Central America, EIC

Fernando C. Hernandez

Chairman of the Board, Society for Low Carbon Technologies

Juliana Garaizar

Partner, Energybackers

Noah Fons

Senior Manager, Regional Economic Development, Greater Houston Partnership

Jon B. Brown

CEO, DCIP Group

Hadassa Lutz

Advisor, DCIP Group

Carolina Villegas

Sr Global Director, Business Development, EagleBurgmann

Cam Yearty

Manager Economic Development, CenterPoint Energy

Jean-Marc Denis

Chief Product Officer, Submer

Abdumalik Mirakhmedov

Founder and Executive President, GDA

Erik Norgren

VP of Development and Engineering, Prime Power

Pervez Siddique

Chief Development Officer, Prime Power

Radha Soorya

Senior Vice President Transmission, BrightNight

Ana Quelhas

EVP Hydrogen and Data Centers, EDP

Ben Jawdat

Founder & CEO, Revterra

Dave Lall

CEO, Ambit Polyurethane

Kirk Stalis

Director, Power Generation, Enerflex

Andy Steinhubl

Founding Board Member, Energy Abundance

Latrice Harkness

Director of Engineering, North American Electric Reliability Corporation

Moshe Bonder

Head of Origination, National Grid Ventures

Eduardo Ramirez Bettoni

Director of R&D, Powell Industries

Kyle B. Reynolds

President, American Association of Professional Landmen

Eric Rubenstein

Managing Partner, New Climate Ventures

Ron Mann

Vice President, Compu Dynamics Modular

Maksim Sonin

Fellow, Stanford University

James E. Campos

President, Red Post Energy Futures / CPO Former Deputy Secretary of Commerce & Trade / Energy, Virginia Former Assistant Secretary for the U.S. DOE

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Visionary Keynote Sessions

Gain insights from global leaders, energy sector pioneers, and policymakers as they present cutting-edge strategies for integrating energy technologies into data centers and AI infrastructure. These sessions will explore the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in transforming industries, driving innovation, and shaping the future of AI-powered data center facilities.

Innovative Energy Technology Showcases

Discover the latest breakthroughs in energy advancements, thermal solutions, cooling systems, energy optimizations. Attendees will experience Tools and Techniques for Managing Petabytes of Information, solutions to implement Zero-Trust Architectures and more.

Strategic Networking Opportunities

Engage with top industry experts, data center professionals, and key energy sector stakeholders in exclusive networking sessions. These gatherings provide a unique platform to build partnerships, exchange ideas, and collaborate on the future of AI-powered data centers, innovative data center projects, and digital infrastructure development.

In-Depth Panel Discussions

Participate in thought-provoking panels on pressing topics such as data center energy innovations, the future of AI infrastructure, the impact of industry regulations, importance of data center heat reuse and advancements in Environmental Footprint of AI Training Models. Gain actionable insights and learn about groundbreaking initiatives like the Stargate Project.

Exclusive Technical Sessions

Attend specialized sessions offering in-depth exploration of critical aspects of AI technology, policy developments, and emerging market trends, delivering practical knowledge and actionable insights for participants.

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Many of our attendees represent Hydrogen buyers, offering exhibitors and sponsors unique opportunities for face-to-face meetings with key decision-makers.

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We provide targeted business matchmaking services for our exhibitors, speakers, and sponsors, ensuring you connect with the right people to drive your business forward.

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Our event attracts senior executives and decision-makers from top organizations in the Hydrogen industry, making it the perfect platform to foster high-level connections.

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FAQ

What are the data center regulations in Europe?

European data centers must comply with EU and national regulations covering energy efficiency, sustainability, emissions, cybersecurity, data protection, and planning. Requirements vary by country.

What are the largest data center projects in Europe?

Major projects are being developed across Germany, the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, the Nordics and Spain, with hyperscale and AI-focused campuses increasingly reaching hundreds of megawatts.

What is the European Data Centre Association?

The European Data Centre Association (EUDCA) is a non-profit industry association representing data center operators and supporting the development of Europe’s digital infrastructure.

What are the largest data center companies in Europe?

Key players include Equinix, Digital Realty, NTT Global Data Centers, Vantage Data Centers, CyrusOne, STACK Infrastructure, Colt DCS, AWS, Microsoft and Google.

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Key European Data Centers Forum Topics

Europe’s Data Centre Power Challenge: Where Will the Next 100GW Come From?

From Land to Live Data Centre: Can Europe Build Fast Enough?

Next-Generation Cooling: Engineering for Higher-Density Data Centres

The AI Infrastructure: Redefining the Data Centre

Capital & Growth: Investing in Europe’s Data Centre Future

The Connected Data Centres: Fibre, Interconnection and AI

Previous American Data Centers Forum Speakers:

Khia Chukudebelu

GM, Datacenter Global Supply Chain & Procurement, Microsoft

Sid Janga

Senior Director, Land Development, Microsoft

Kevin Smith

Sr Director, Modularization Portfolio, Cloud Operations + Innovation, Microsoft

Joseph Boccuzzi, Ph.D.

Head of 5G/6G End-2-End Systems, NVIDIA

Lawrence Vo

Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, Csquare

Aditya Lakhe

BIM Client Information Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Chris Hinkle

CEO, TRG Datacenters

Dianne Eldridge

AI GTM I Google Cloud, Power & Energy Lead, Google

Jeffrey Edwards

Senior Lease Construction Manager (AI Delivery), Microsoft

Kajal Jagushte

Planning Digitization Lead, Microsoft

Robbie Riggs

President & CEO, Teadit

Mark Ruffin

Vice President of Sales and Engineering, Teadit

Juan Jurado

Vice President, Mission Critical, Liberty

Dado Slezak

Executive Vice President of Utility Innovation, QTS Data Centers

Johannes Rittershausen