Capacity Middle East x Datacloud Middle East 2027

Capacity Middle East is the Capacity Global portfolio's flagship MENA digital infrastructure event, co-located with Datacloud Middle East. The 2027 edition runs 15–18 March 2027 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference & Exhibition Centre. The 2026 edition drew 3,800+ decision-makers from 1,000+ companies across 100+ countries.

The week bundles several branded tracks under one roof: the Digital Infrastructure Leaders Summit, the Global Leaders' Forum, Datacloud Middle East, and Capacity Iraq Connect.

Programming Focus

• Data center development across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the wider Gulf
• AI infrastructure demand and capacity investment in MENA
• Subsea cable routes linking Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
• Cross-border connectivity, peering, and carrier wholesale
• Power availability, grid constraints, and sustainability for Gulf data centers
• Sovereign cloud, regulation, and data residency

Co-Located Events

• Datacloud Middle East
• Digital Infrastructure Leaders Summit
• Global Leaders' Forum
• Capacity Iraq Connect

Who Should Attend

• Gulf and international data center operators and developers
• Network operators, carriers, and ISPs
• Hyperscalers, cloud, and content providers
• Fibre operators and subsea cable owners
• Infrastructure investors, sovereign funds, and lenders
• Construction firms and equipment vendors serving MENA

Logistics

Venue: Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference & Exhibition Centre, Sheikh Rashid Road, Umm Hurair Second, Dubai, UAE. Organised by Capacity Media (techoraco Limited, London).