Nordics Data Centre Summit 2026
Summit 2026
NORDICS
DATA CENTRE
DESIGN,
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
Dates 9 – 10 June 2026 Two full conference days
Location Helsinki Finland
Format C-Level Summit 100+ industry attendees
Early bird pricing ends 2 April 2026  —  register from €99
About the Event

The flagship Nordics Data Center Design, Engineering & Construction Summit will be a two-day event aimed at bringing together developers, engineers, architects, operators, decision-makers, and leading technical experts in the Nordics region with the common interest of smarter, scalable, and sustainable data center infrastructure.

This C-level event is designed to equip you with the essential insights and connections required to successfully design and build next-generation data centers, taking advantage of the regional edge that Northern Europe provides.

Elevate your decision-making with insights from industry leaders who understand the intricacies of power, cooling, construction, and operational excellence in mission-critical facilities. Embark on a transformative journey in data center design, engineering, and construction.

Power & Sustainability
Grid strategy, renewable integration, district heat reuse, and SMR nuclear power for next-gen facilities.
Advanced Cooling Technologies
Liquid cooling, direct-to-chip solutions, and heat rejection systems for 100–300kW rack densities.
AI Infrastructure Engineering
Hyperscale design, GPU cluster networking, retrofitting for AI-ready facilities, and modular construction.
Nordic Site Strategy
Site selection, workforce planning, cable infrastructure, and connectivity strategies for the region.
Programme
Topics at Glance
13 critical areas covering the full spectrum of Nordic data center development.
01
Site Selection for AI Infrastructure
Proximity to utilities, scalability prospects, political stability, skilled labour access.
02
Expansion into the Nordics
Migrating DC operations, real estate demand, and cost comparison vs other European regions.
03
Advanced Liquid Cooling Technologies
Direct-to-chip systems, 100–300kW rack deployments, retrofitting legacy infrastructure.
04
Sustainable Power & District Heat
Heat recovery into district heating networks and waste-heat-to-grid strategies.
05
Grid Strategy & Renewable Integration
AI-driven forecasting, renewable sources in cold climates, load balancing.
06
Water Treatment & Reuse Management
Closed-loop cooling in water-abundant Nordic regions and discharge management.
07
Cable Infrastructure Challenges
EU vs non-EU compliance, ground freezing, extreme temperature fluctuations.
08
Workforce Shortage & Challenges
Upskilling programmes, Nordic worker mobility, hyperscale labour competition.
09
Modular & Prefab Construction
Repeatable templates, industrialised builds, prefabrication and permitting challenges.
10
Engineering for Hyperscale & AI
Non-blocking fabrics, GPU cluster networking, AI training infrastructure design.
11
Nuclear-Powered DCs & SMRs
Operational implications, backup strategies, transmission corridor reinforcement.
12
Sustainable Materials & Supply Chain
Embodied carbon reduction, European self-sufficiency, sovereign procurement.
13
Disaster Recovery & Operational Safety in Nordic Conditions
Maintaining data replication across multiple Nordic sites, power continuity during extreme weather, and digital-twin-based safety systems.
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Who Should Attend?
C-Level Officers, Vice-Presidents, Directors,
Managers and Heads responsible for:
Design
Construction
Engineering
Operations
Planning
Facilities
Technology / CIO / CTO
Energy
Cooling
Sustainability
Supply Chain
Project Management
Asset Management
Storage Planning
Attendees by Responsibility
46% DC OWNERS
Data Centre Owners & Operators
46%
VP / Heads Design, Eng. & Construction
24%
Technology Providers
24%
Consultancies
5%
Governmental Bodies & Others
1%
Industry Sectors
DC Design & Engineering
DC Construction
Facility Management
Energy Efficiency
Cooling Solutions
Connectivity & Cabling
Sustainability / ESG
Hardware & Equipment
IT Services
Security
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Insights From Our Past Attendees

Curious about what makes our events stand out? Hear directly from past attendees as they share their experiences, insights, and key takeaways — from unparalleled networking opportunities to thought-provoking presentations by industry experts.

Miranda Gardiner
Executive Director
Christina Mertens
Vice President
Steve McIntyre
Principal Urban Environmental Consultant
Connections
Networking Opportunities
Up to 6 hours of structured and informal networking built into every corner of the programme.
Mobile App for Delegates
Pre-arrange meetings and connect with peers via the dedicated conference app.
1-to-1 Meetings
Structured ice-breaking sessions with pre-scheduled face-to-face time between delegates.
Evening Drinks Reception
End Day One with a dedicated reception — the ideal setting for lasting industry relationships.
Peer-to-Peer Networking
Guided formats ensuring every delegate has multiple high-quality interaction opportunities.
Post-Event Follow-Up
Continued access to delegate profiles and communication tools after the summit.
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Speakers' Companies
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Why Attend
Direct Benefits
Don't miss this opportunity to gain cutting-edge knowledge and connect with industry innovators at the Nordics Data Centre Summit 2026.
Build Valuable Connections
Meet decision-makers from across the Nordic DC ecosystem
Stay Ahead Of Industry Trends
Latest insights on AI infrastructure, cooling & power
Interactive Learning With Experts
Deep-dive sessions, fireside chats & live panels
Exclusive Networking Opportunities
6+ hours of curated networking across both days
Panel discussion
Delegates networking
Conference session
Networking at Future Bridge summit
Connections
Business Networking
by Future Bridge
Future Bridge is proud to offer ample networking opportunities during our event.
The agenda includes a networking break featuring pre-arranged 1-to-1 face meetings during a Coffee and Ice-breaking session. This segment is designed to foster meaningful connections and facilitate interactions among attendees. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in focused discussions, exchange ideas, and establish new relationships in a relaxed and informal setting.

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Previous Series Partners

Previous Data Centre Attendees

AWS
Microsoft
Amazon
Alibaba Cloud
Oracle
Equinix
CyrusOne
Vantage Data Centers
DataBank
EdgeConnex
Switch Datacenters
NTT Global Data Center
Iron Mountain Data Centers
Global Switch
Telehouse
QTS Data Centers
Aligned Data Centers
AWS
Microsoft
Amazon
Alibaba Cloud
Oracle
Equinix
CyrusOne
Vantage Data Centers
DataBank
EdgeConnex
Switch Datacenters
NTT Global Data Center
Iron Mountain Data Centers
Global Switch
Telehouse
QTS Data Centers
Aligned Data Centers
Coreweave
Crusoe
Northern Data Group
DC BLOX
T mobile
Dropbox
Salesforce
Digital Realty
Green Mountain
Data4 Group
EXA Infrastructure
Prime Data Centers
Cumulus Data
Skybox Datacenters
Sentinal Data Centers
Centresquare
Nautilus Data Technologies
Coreweave
Crusoe
Northern Data Group
DC BLOX
T mobile
Dropbox
Salesforce
Digital Realty
Green Mountain
Data4 Group
EXA Infrastructure
Prime Data Centers
Cumulus Data
Skybox Datacenters
Sentinal Data Centers
Centresquare
Nautilus Data Technologies
EdgeCore
CleanArc Data Centers
Echelon Data Centres
DC Alliance
Form8tion Data Centers
Centre Alliance
Kontena BV
Ficolo Oy
nLighten
GreenScale Data Centers
WoodenDataCenter
Yondr Group
KD WALT Konzepts UG
KV Baltic
SDEA
Submer Technologies S.L.
Five Infinitum
EdgeCore
CleanArc Data Centers
Echelon Data Centres
DC Alliance
Form8tion Data Centers
Centre Alliance
Kontena BV
Ficolo Oy
nLighten
GreenScale Data Centers
WoodenDataCenter
Yondr Group
KD WALT Konzepts UG
KV Baltic
SDEA
Submer Technologies S.L.
Five Infinitum
King Shared Services
Barcelona Cable Landing Station
Khazna Data Centers
SPAINDC
Beyond.pl
Goodman Management Services
Goodman
Fibratel SL
Nabiax
Verne
Mercury Engineering
Ethos Engineering
Compostela Data Centers
Zoppas IHET
Designer Group
Dow Chemical Iberica
BDx Data Centers
King Shared Services
Barcelona Cable Landing Station
Khazna Data Centers
SPAINDC
Beyond.pl
Goodman Management Services
Goodman
Fibratel SL
Nabiax
Verne
Mercury Engineering
Ethos Engineering
Compostela Data Centers
Zoppas IHET
Designer Group
Dow Chemical Iberica
BDx Data Centers
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
CapitaLand Group
DCI Data Centers
CBRE
ESR
CtrlS Datacenters
AtlasEdge Data Centres
AQ Compute
GDSG
Serverfarm
123NET
Chirisa Technology Park
START Campus
Impleon
T5 Data Centers
NetApp
Evoque- Cyxtera
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
CapitaLand Group
DCI Data Centers
CBRE
ESR
CtrlS Datacenters
AtlasEdge Data Centres
AQ Compute
GDSG
Serverfarm
123NET
Chirisa Technology Park
START Campus
Impleon
T5 Data Centers
NetApp
Evoque- Cyxtera
Uptime Institute
Legrand
Sandbrook Capital
Hitachi High Tech
Compass Data Centers
IIR Energy
Industrial Info Resources
Pacifico Energy
JLL
Hochtief
Iridium
Latin Checkout SAS
Banque de France
European Commission
iMasons Climate Accord
Dorsch Global
McKinstry
Stream Data Centers
Mansfield Energy
BRE
Uptime Institute
Legrand
Sandbrook Capital
Hitachi High Tech
Compass Data Centers
IIR Energy
Industrial Info Resources
Pacifico Energy
JLL
Hochtief
Iridium
Latin Checkout SAS
Banque de France
European Commission
iMasons Climate Accord
Dorsch Global
McKinstry
Stream Data Centers
Mansfield Energy
BRE

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Registration & Pricing

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Delegate | End-User
Applicable for: Data centers owners/users
Standard Price
1 599 EUR
Discounted price until
April 2nd, 2026
1 Delegate99 EUR
2 Delegates159 EUR
3 Delegates259 EUR
  • 2-Day Conference Pass
  • Documentation Package
  • Panel Discussions
  • Refreshment Breaks And Lunches
  • Drinks Reception
  • Face To Face Networking
  • Digital Certificate Of Attendance
Available by request only — send an email to reserve your place at the discounted rate.
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Delegate | Solution Provider
Applicable for: DC design, engineering & construction, energy solutions, facility management, energy suppliers, cooling solutions, automation, cabling and connectivity solutions
Standard Price
2 499 EUR
Discounted price until
April 2nd, 2026
1 499 EUR
  • 2-Day Conference Pass
  • Documentation Package
  • Panel Discussions
  • Refreshment Breaks And Lunches
  • Drinks Reception
  • Face To Face Networking
  • Digital Certificate Of Attendance
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Exhibition Partner
Applicable for: Companies wishing to exhibit and connect directly with senior data centre decision-makers
Standard Price
9 000 EUR
Discounted price until
April 2nd, 2026
5 000 EUR
  • Exhibition stand space
  • 2 delegate passes
  • Logo and company text in all conference materials
  • Conference documentation package
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What Attendees Say

"

Fantastic, perfect balance of networking and education in an open, honest setup. The process were excellent.

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