DCN Zurich 2026
About the Event
DCN Zurich 2026 is Switzerland's annual data center summit, organized by Data Center Nation in partnership with the Swiss Data Center Association. The one-day event takes place on November 25, 2026 at Messe Zürich, running 8:00am to 5:00pm. Now in its fourth year, the summit draws senior decision-makers, operators, investors, and technology providers from across the Swiss and European digital infrastructure ecosystem. Prior editions have attracted 950-plus attendees with more than 70 speakers and 25 thought-leadership sessions.
Switzerland's total data center IT load is projected to grow from 97 MW in 2025 to 147 MW by 2030, with the market on a trajectory toward USD 2.78 billion in revenue by 2027. Hyperscaler cloud buildouts from Microsoft, Google, and Oracle are accelerating that growth, while stricter energy and sustainability requirements shape how facilities are designed and operated.
Programming Focus
- Data center energy mix: hydropower procurement, flexible grid participation, and renewable energy certificates
- AI sovereign data centers: on-shore GPU compute, sovereign cloud platforms, and national data residency requirements
- Cloud and hybrid IT adoption: multi-cloud strategies, private cloud control, and compliance-driven infrastructure choices
- Sustainability and energy efficiency: liquid and immersion cooling, heat-recovery systems, green certifications, and circular energy strategies
- Data center real estate, investment, and development in Switzerland and the DACH region
Who Should Attend
- Data center operators and facility managers active in the Swiss and DACH market
- Cloud and colocation providers expanding European capacity
- Investors and real estate professionals focused on European digital infrastructure
- Energy and utilities professionals working with data center customers
- Technology vendors serving power, cooling, and infrastructure segments
Logistics
Venue: Messe Zürich, Wallisellenstrasse 49, 8050 Zürich. The venue is a short tram or bus ride from central Zurich and minutes from Zurich Airport. Speaker nominations and attendee registration inquiries can be submitted via info@datacenternation.com. Sponsorship packages are available through the event organizer.