Data Center World Europe
About the Event
Data Center World Europe is a two-day conference and expo organized by AFCOM, running October 13-14, 2026, at VIECON – Vienna Congress & Convention Center in Vienna, Austria. The event draws operators, technologists, cloud providers, hyperscalers, and infrastructure investors to address data centre energy and capacity challenges across Western, Central, and Eastern Europe. The 2026 edition features 30+ exhibitors and is co-located with Network X, a telecom-focused event, giving attendees access to both audiences under one roof.
Programming Focus
- Securing and deploying energy: procurement strategies, utility collaboration, and behind-the-meter generation to reduce grid dependency
- Optimizing performance and efficiency: intelligent systems, next-generation cooling for high-density AI racks, and power distribution
- Building enabling ecosystems: circular economy strategies, innovative financing, regulatory acceleration, and stakeholder engagement
- Delivering at speed: prefabricated design, fast-track construction, skills shortage mitigation, and equipment lead times
- AI-ready infrastructure development across European markets
Featured Speakers
- Harsha Bojja, AI Hardware Platform Architect, Google
- Vedran Brzić, VP Infrastructure Solutions EMEA, Vertiv
- Ramzi Charif, VP Operations EMEA, VIRTUS Data Centres
- Mark Dawber, Co-Founder & Chief Energy and Infrastructure Officer, Era4
- Rod Evans, EMEA VP Supercomputing & AI, NVIDIA
- Cosmin Georgescu, CEO and Founder, ClusterPower
- John Wernvik, Chief External Relations & Sustainability Officer, EcoDataCenter
- Ana Quelhas, EVP Hydrogen and Data Centers, EDP
- Jonathan Berney, Managing Director, Accelerated Infrastructure Capital (AIC)
- Kyle Chien, Senior Director Market Insights and Technology Innovation, Digital Realty
- Catriona Shearer, Global Head of Data Center Consulting, JLL
Who Should Attend
- Data centre operators and colocation providers
- Hyperscalers and cloud service providers
- Energy and utility professionals
- Infrastructure investors and financing professionals
- Sustainability and ESG leads
- Construction, design, and engineering firms
- Technology vendors and solution providers active in European markets
Logistics
- Co-located with Network X (telecom event); full-access passes cover both events
- Registration and pricing details available at the event website