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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- 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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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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