Capacity Middle East x Datacloud Middle East 2027
About the Event
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).