DataCentres Ireland 2026
About the Event
DataCentres Ireland 2026 is the 16th annual edition of Ireland's largest data centre conference and exhibition, organised by Stepex Ltd and held on 18–19 November 2026 at the RDS (Royal Dublin Society), Dublin. The event combines a free-to-attend exhibition with a multi-streamed conference, drawing more than 2,500 operators, suppliers, and decision-makers over two days. The 2025 edition featured more than 70 international and local experts.
Programming Focus
- Power supply, grid capacity, and the constraints affecting data centre expansion in Ireland
- Policy and planning — the evolving regulatory environment for digital infrastructure
- AI impacts on data centre design, compute density, and operational requirements
- Cooling innovation, including liquid cooling and thermal management strategies
- Energy storage and renewable integration for decarbonisation
- Connectivity and network infrastructure supporting the Irish market
- Workforce development and skills pipelines for the sector
- Efficiency improvements and sustainability frameworks
Who Should Attend
- Data centre operators and facility managers based in or serving the Irish market
- IT infrastructure directors and engineers
- Power, cooling, and sustainability specialists
- Construction, design, and engineering professionals working on data centre builds
- Investors and developers active in the Irish digital infrastructure market
- Technology vendors and solution providers seeking access to Irish decision-makers
- Policy and regulatory professionals involved in digital infrastructure planning
Logistics
Free admission for trade professionals; registration required. The RDS is located at Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Event hours are 9am–4pm both days.