Now in its fourth edition, the Data Centre Design, Engineering & Construction Summit UK is the country's most senior gathering of professionals responsible for designing, engineering, and constructing the next generation of British digital infrastructure. Held in London on 6–7 October 2026, the summit convenes the decision-makers shaping a market that has absorbed more than £45 billion in committed private investment since 2024 and is on course to quadruple its electricity consumption by 2030.
The UK market has never been more complex or more consequential. With data centres now classified as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), the Planning and Infrastructure Bill advancing NSIP reform, AI Growth Zones unlocking priority grid connections in Oxfordshire, the North East and North Wales, and the Climate Change Agreement imposing a legally binding 14.5% energy efficiency improvement target by 2030, the regulatory and commercial landscape has shifted fundamentally. This is the forum where the industry comes to navigate that landscape together.
Expect candid keynotes from hyperscaler infrastructure directors, live case studies from active UK campuses, closed-door practitioner roundtables, and structured pillar sessions designed to move beyond theory and into the practical realities of delivering data centre infrastructure in Britain today. From power-led site selection beyond the M25 to liquid cooling at 100kW+ densities, from grey belt planning consents to Scope 3 reporting, the summit's agenda reflects the challenges that are genuinely keeping the industry's senior leaders awake.
- NSIP thresholds, AI Growth Zones and grey belt planning
- Adaptive campus architecture for AI-era density: 20kW to 100kW+ per rack
- Power-led sites beyond the M25 corridor
- National Grid ESO and DNO connection evaluation
- Emerging regional markets: Northumberland, South Wales, Scotland
- Liquid, rear-door and immersion cooling for 60kW–120kW+ racks
- Heat offtake and district heating network connections
- PUE and WUE optimisation under the UK Climate Change Agreement
- AI-driven DCIM and building management systems
- Adiabatic and free-air economisation for UK climate
- Prefabrication and offsite manufacture compressing programmes by 30–40%
- Long-lead critical equipment procurement amid shortages
- Commissioning under CNI security obligations and CDM regulations
- BIM Level 2 and ISO 19650 workflows
- Building Safety Act Gateway 2 and 3 compliance
- AI-ready data centres under accelerated timelines
- Live environment expansion without disrupting operations
- Integrated systems testing and full-load commissioning
- Structured handover from construction to operations teams
- Hyperscaler acceptance testing and SLA commencement
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- Panel Discussions
- Refreshment Breaks And Lunches
- Drinks Reception
- Face To Face Networking
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- 2-Day Conference Pass
- Documentation Package
- Panel Discussions
- Refreshment Breaks And Lunches
- Drinks Reception
- Face To Face Networking
- Digital Certificate Of Attendance
July 23rd, 2026
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- Conference documentation package
July 23rd, 2026
- 2-Day Conference Pass
- Documentation Package
- Panel Discussions
- Refreshment Breaks And Lunches
- Drinks Reception
- Face To Face Networking
- Digital Certificate Of Attendance
July 23rd, 2026
- Speaker slot
- 1 speaker attendee pass
- 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 sessions were excellent and the format genuinely encouraged candid exchange.
Really well organised event. The networking sessions were interactive and plentiful. The right people in the room — exactly the conversations worth having at this level.
Amazing, very well planned. Great group of sessions and presenters. The UK-specific focus made every session immediately applicable to our active programmes.
The quality of attendance made this well worth it — in particular the engineering directors from major operators. The closed-door roundtables were genuinely valuable.
Great balance between information and networking. The pillar sessions on cooling and modular construction were precisely calibrated to what we are delivering right now.
Smaller than other industry events but far more focused. The ample networking time and the ability to approach speakers directly made this a standout format.
Very informative. The policy sessions on NSIP reform and AI Growth Zones provided clarity we had not been able to obtain elsewhere. A unique combination of speakers.
Fantastic group of presenters and great networking. The case studies from live UK campuses gave us direct, actionable intelligence that we could apply immediately.
Well organised with a great range of topics discussed. The smaller format made it genuinely easy to connect with all speakers and build real relationships over two days.
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Returning to London on 6–7 October 2026, the summit brings together senior leaders from hyperscalers, colocation providers, developers, investors, engineering firms, contractors and technology providers to explore the opportunities, challenges and innovations shaping the future of UK data centre development.
Across two days, discussions focus on securing power, navigating planning and regulatory challenges, accelerating construction, deploying advanced cooling technologies and designing infrastructure capable of supporting the next generation of AI workloads.
You can complete your registration online by clicking Register Now and selecting the participation package that best suits your organisation.
You may also register by sending your request directly to registration@future-bridge.eu, and our team will assist you throughout the registration process.
If you would like to discuss participation before registering, simply submit an inquiry through our website and one of our team members will contact you regarding registration, group bookings, sponsorship, or exhibition opportunities.
The summit is designed for C-Level Officers, Vice-Presidents, Directors, Managers and Heads responsible for Design, Construction, Engineering, Technology/CIO/CTO, Operations, Data Centre(s), Planning, Data, Cooling, Energy/Power Efficiency, Facility Management, Supply Chain, Project Management, Asset Management, Storage Planning and System/Network Administration.
It is ideal for hyperscale cloud providers, colocation and wholesale data centre operators, funds and institutional investors, AEC firms, critical systems equipment manufacturers, prefabrication and modular suppliers, cooling and thermal management providers, and electricity network operators.
The agenda is structured across four pillars: planning & design, cooling, construction, and sustainability & UK regulation. Sessions cover securing power in a constrained market, grid connection and NSIP reform, designing data centres for the AI era, liquid and water-efficient cooling at scale, modular and industrialised delivery, mission-critical commissioning, hyperscale and campus-scale development, retrofitting for AI workloads, heat reuse and district energy, and digital twins/BIM for the connected data centre.
Attendees can take part in curated senior-only networking with 300+ delegates at VP/Director level and above, including coffee breaks, an evening networking drinks reception, closed-door roundtables, facilitated peer-to-peer networking through the event app, and post-event communication.
In total, the event provides up to six hours of dedicated networking opportunities across the two days.
Yes. Registered attendees receive access to our mobile app for delegate connections no later than two weeks before the event.
The app allows you to view the latest agenda, browse speaker profiles, connect with delegates, arrange 1:1 meetings, receive event updates and access venue information.
Yes. Using the Future Bridge event app, attendees can connect with other participants before and during the summit and arrange 1:1 business meetings.
This helps delegates maximize their networking and business development opportunities across the two-day agenda.
No. Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.
The summit takes place in London on 6–7 October 2026. If you'd like recommendations for hotels near the venue, please contact our team.
To reserve your room, please contact support@future-bridge.eu.
Yes. Registered attendees receive a conference documentation package containing available presentation slides and supporting materials, subject to speaker approval.
These materials are typically distributed within two weeks after the summit.
Yes. Sponsorship and exhibition packages are available for organizations looking to showcase cooling, modular construction, electrical infrastructure and sustainability technology to senior decision-makers in the UK data centre sector.
Packages may include branding opportunities, exhibition space, delegate passes, speaking opportunities and extensive pre-event and on-site marketing exposure.
For sponsorship inquiries, contact Andrea Olsson, Marketing Manager, at andrea@future-bridge.eu.
Yes. We welcome experienced data centre design, engineering and construction professionals with valuable UK case studies, practical expertise, and insights relevant to the conference agenda.
If you are interested in speaking at this event, please contact our Conference Producer, Pooja Chandok, at pooja@future-bridge.events.
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