DCN Paris 2027
About the Event
DCN Paris 2027 is a digital infrastructure conference and trade exhibition organized by Data Center Nation, taking place on February 23, 2027 at the Palais des Congrès de Paris. The full-day event brings together more than 1,200 data center decision-makers, 80 speakers, and over 20 thought-leadership sessions covering cloud infrastructure, facility operations, and power strategies across France and Western Europe.
France represents one of Europe's fastest-expanding data center markets, backed by a national power grid that is 94 percent low-carbon and significant public and private investment commitments. The summit connects hyperscale operators, colocation providers, enterprise IT leaders, engineering consultants, and technology vendors addressing high-density compute and power requirements.
Programming Focus
- AI and HPC infrastructure demand: deploying high-density racks, specialized compute chips, and liquid cooling architectures
- Cloud architecture and data sovereignty: complying with European data localization rules and managing in-country data residency
- Investment trends and French regulatory frameworks: capital allocation across metropolitan and regional French markets
- Sustainability and low-carbon energy: data center waste heat reuse, district heating integration, and energy efficiency benchmarks
Featured Speakers
Executives and industry figures participating in Data Center Nation Paris include:
- Michael Cohen, Head of Data Center Development, OVHcloud
- Linda Lescuyer, Head of Environment and Sustainable Innovation, Data4
- Gregory Jasmin, Head of International Client Development, Khazna Data Centers
Who Should Attend
- Data center operators, hyperscalers, and colocation providers active in France and continental Europe
- IT infrastructure directors and enterprise architects planning hybrid cloud or on-premises expansions
- Architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers designing mission-critical facilities
- Power, cooling, and critical infrastructure technology manufacturers and distributors
- Institutional investors, infrastructure funds, and developers assessing European data center assets
Logistics
The event runs from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Palais des Congrès de Paris (2 Place de la Porte Maillot, 75017 Paris, France). On-site parking is available for exhibitors and conference delegates. Registration is managed through Data Center Nation's ticketing portal.