AGENDA - Day 1

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29 April 2026

12:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Opening & registration

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    Registration, breakfast coffee, exhibition, networking & 1-1 meetings 

Time: 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM

Opening Keynote: Beyond the cloud - The AI & Quantum Horizon

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    From mainframes to quantum frontiers, the data center has always been the silent engine of progress. Our digital foundations are transforming into the most powerful, and most ethical, infrastructure humanity has ever built. This is the story of innovation, energy, and the human drive to shape the digital frontier.


    As we move beyond the cloud, one question remains:

    How will we build what comes next, with ethics, sustainability, and true symbiosis between humans and nature?

Time:  01:00 PM – 01:20 PM

Place: Stage 1

Fireside chat: Europe's energy and digital equation - Competing for sovereignty in a connected world

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    As Europe races toward a digital and green transition, the balance between energy security, technological sovereignty, and industrial competitiveness has never been more critical.


    During this session, we explore how the continent can power its expanding digital infrastructure, from AI and cloud to quantum, while staying true to its climate commitments and geopolitical values. How can Denmark and the Nordics lead as the sustainable backbone of Europe’s data economy? And what policy choices today will define the resilience of Europe’s digital future tomorrow?

Time:  01:20 PM – 01:40 PM

Place: Stage 1

Plenary Panel: Europe at a Turning Point: Aligning Digital Ambition with Energy Reality

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    As data consumption accelerates and energy systems grow increasingly strained, Europe faces a defining question: How can digital infrastructure expand at the pace industry demands while staying sustainable, secure, and globally competitive?


    This panel convenes leading voices from industry, government, and research to examine the challenges and opportunities shaping the next generation of European data centers.


    This panel will focus on: 

    • How can Europe scale its data center footprint while still meeting climate goals and tightening energy requirements?
    • What role do aging transmission grids play in constraining AI deployment across Europe?
    • With traditional power-build timelines no longer viable, what does this mean for the future of AI growth?
    • How can governments, operators, and researchers collaborate to deliver sustainable, resilient, and future-ready infrastructure?
    • Can the Nordics—and Europe more broadly—maintain a competitive advantage in the global digital economy while balancing energy security, innovation, and sustainability?

Time:  01:40 PM – 02:20 PM

Place: Stage 1

Coffee break, exhibition, networking, 1-1 meetings & Tech Talks


Time:  02:20 PM – 03:30 PM

Sponsored keynote: Cool, dense, green - The liquid revolution in data centers

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    As data centers push the limits of AI and high-performance computing, traditional cooling struggles to keep up. This session explores how liquid cooling delivers higher efficiency, denser performance, and greener operations—unlocking the next generation of sustainable digital infrastructure.


    By: Schneider Electric

Time:  03:30 PM – 04:00 PM

Place: Stage 1

Sponsored keynote: Gigawatt-Scale AI - Redefining data center power architecture

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    As AI workloads grow exponentially, data centers must evolve to handle unprecedented power demands efficiently and reliably. This session explores the next generation of high-efficiency, high-voltage power systems designed to support AI at scale. Discover how innovative power architectures are enabling gigawatt-scale computing while reducing energy loss, optimizing performance, and shaping the future of sustainable AI infrastructure. 


    By: ABB

Time:  04:00 PM – 04:20 PM

Keynote: Distributed pumping - A modular decentralised pumping system for hybrid cooling in data centers

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    Chilled water distribution systems can be complex and difficult to manage. 


    Join Grundfos to explore an alternative means of distributing chilled water for hybrid cooling in the data centre environment, delivering energy savings, overcoming balancing issues, and giving greater control over differential temperature. 


    Distributed Pumping is a paradigm shift towards decentralised pumping.


    By: Liam Mc Dermott, Sales Development Manager, Grundfos

Time:   04:00 PM – 04:20 PM

Sponsored keynote: Where green energy meets digital growth - Building sustainable datacenters for the future together

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    Vattenfall is Denmark’s largest offshore wind operator, with a strong focus on biodiversity, lifecycle emissions reduction, and transparent environmental performance. As the demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow, we are increasingly working alongside datacentres to explore how the expansion of digital services can support, and be supported by, the transition to a more sustainable, fossil free society.


    In this keynote, Helle Herk-Hansen, Vice President Environment at Vattenfall, will discuss how our environmental work in offshore wind connects with the needs of datacentres and how closer cooperation can support credible, future‑proof sustainability strategies.

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    Sustainable and Efficient Medium Voltage UPS Solutions for Data Centers


    Sponsor: ABB

    Speaker: Domagoj Talapko, Ph.D, Market Development Manager, Large Power UPS Data Centers

Time:  04:20 PM – 04:40 PM

Keynote: From burden to backbone - how data centers become good grid citizens

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    Data centers are tripling electricity demand amid volatile, renewable heavy grids and tighter interconnection regulations.  This session explores how grid-interactive UPS systems, intelligent microgrids and under frequency load shedding (UFLS) support fast frequency response, peak shaving and resilience without risking uptime. heavy grids and tighter interconnection rinteractive UPSqualityfriendly partners—supporting frequency response, peak shaving and resilience without risking uptime.  



    By: Marco Nardi, Business Development Manager Critical Power Systems, Eaton

Time:  04:20 PM – 04:40 PM

Panel: Net Zero Digital Energy Hubs - Denmark's opportunity to lead Europe's green and digital transition

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    As Europe accelerates its twin green and digital transitions, Denmark stands uniquely positioned to unite them. With one of the world’s most renewable electricity grids, a growing biomethane network, and strong industrial collaboration, Denmark can pioneer a new model for Net Zero Digital Energy Hubs, data centers that actively support grid flexibility, energy efficiency, and carbon neutrality. 


    This panel explores how Denmark can leverage its energy foundations to attract investment, enable innovation, and set a European benchmark for secure, low-carbon, and resilient digital infrastructure:

    • How can Denmark’s electricity and biomethane infrastructure support green, flexible data centers at scale?
    • How can industry, government, and energy operators collaborate to make data centers active participants in the energy system?
    • Will Denmark’s model position the country as Europe’s hub for sustainable digital infrastructure, driving economic growth, innovation, and high-skill jobs?

Time:  04:40 PM - 05:10 PM

Place: Stage 1

Drinks reception

Time:  05:10 PM - 06:00 PM

Evening dinner

Only for pre-registered guests


Time:  06:30 PM

AGENDA - Day 2

30 April 2026

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Opening & registration

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    Registration, breakfast coffee, exhibition, networking & 1-1 meetings 

Time:  08:00 AM – 09:00 AM

Opening remarks

Time:  09:00 AM – 09:10 AM

Place: Stage 1

Keynote: Danish Data Center Market Report 2026 launch

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    Launch of the Danish Data Center Industry’s 2026 market report. This comprehensive guide offers a deep dive into the current state of the industry, project pipelines, investment trends, and market forecasts. Essential for investors, operators, and policymakers, the report provides actionable insights to navigate Denmark’s rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.


    • What is the current state of Denmark’s data center market, and where are the key growth areas?
    • How are investment trends and capital flows shaping the industry for 2026 and beyond?
    • What is the outlook for new projects, expansions, and emerging technologies?
    • How can investors and operators leverage these insights to make informed strategic decisions?
    • What role does Denmark play in the broader Nordic and European data center ecosystem?

Time:  09:10 AM – 09:30 AM

Place: Stage 1

Panel: Digital Infrastructure, Sovereignty, AI & Quantum - Building Europe’s Next-Generation Compute

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    Europe’s digital future depends on infrastructure capable of powering AI, cloud services, and emerging quantum technologies. This session explores how Nordic and European data centers, AI clusters, and quantum initiatives are shaping next-generation compute, ensuring sustainability, reliability, and strategic sovereignty. Panelists will discuss the latest in AI and quantum technology, operational and energy challenges, and how infrastructure readiness today will enable Europe’s competitive, high-performance compute ecosystem tomorrow.

    • How AI and quantum computing are transforming industries, research, and public services, and what this means for designing next-generation compute infrastructure
    • The role of digital infrastructure in enabling European sovereignty, strategic independence, and future-proof high-performance computing capabilities
    • Operational, energy, and cooling challenges of supporting high-density AI clusters and emerging quantum hardware
    • Lessons from Nordic and European initiatives in building sustainable, resilient, and high-capacity infrastructure capable of supporting hybrid AI-quantum workloads
    • Europe’s ambition to host AI “gigafactories,” cloud hubs, and quantum infrastructure, and the implications for Denmark’s global positioning in advanced computing

Time:  09:30 AM – 10:10 AM

Place: Stage 1

Plenary panel: From demand to design - How organisations are embracing AI-ready infrastructure

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    Denmark is advancing rapidly in AI readiness, with businesses and research institutions moving from experimentation to scaling generative AI applications. As this transformation accelerates, so does the demand for infrastructure capable of supporting high-performance, data-intensive workloads. End users must now scale compute capacity quickly, cost-effectively, and sustainably, while navigating complex regulatory, sovereignty, and energy challenges. From national research centers to enterprise AI platforms, the need for AI-ready data centers is becoming a national priority and a foundation for competitiveness.


    This panel brings together leaders from research, enterprise, and cloud sectors to explore how Denmark can align innovation, compliance, and sustainability in next-generation compute design.


    This panel will focus on:

    • How will organisations balance regulatory compliance, energy mandates, and data sovereignty requirements while scaling infrastructure for the AÍ era?
    • What are the implications of generative AI adoption for data-center design, compute infrastructure, and business competitiveness
    • What can enterprises and research institutions do to meet urgent business and AI-driven demands cost-effectively?
    • How will collaboration between operators, end users, and regulators shape resilient, flexible, and efficient AI-ready data centers?
    • What strategies can ensure performance, reliability, and environmental responsibility coexist with rapid digital growth?

Time:  10:10 AM – 10:40 AM

Place: Stage 1

Coffee break, exhibition, networking & 1-1 meetings


Time:  10:40 AM – 11:10 AM

Sponsored keynote: Future-ready data centers - What will it take to build next generation of data centers?

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    Data centers are at the forefront of the energy transition, balancing the need for high-performance digital infrastructure with sustainability and net-zero ambitions. This session explores how operators can leverage innovative energy strategies, decentralised systems, electrification, and alternative fuels to optimise operations, reduce carbon emissions, and drive long-term resilience.


    By: Siemens 


    Speaker: Aiden Cawley,Senior Business Leader, Electrification and Automation, Siemens Great Britian & Ireland

Time:  11:10 AM – 11:40 AM

Place: Stage 1

Sponsored keynote: Ready for the AI age? IX Connectivity as a key to success

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    At Data Centers Denmark 2026, Erik will show how companies can connect to DE-CIX's services in the Nordic region and what is required in practice to achieve better performance, greater robustness, and more control over traffic flow. The focus is on specific connection options and architecture patterns: how to choose the right interconnect model, how to think about redundancy and geographic diversity, and how to build a solution that is both scalable and cost-effective over time.


    Data centers in Denmark can thus become an important AI player, which, for example, leads to German customers who want to expand their data center solutions in Denmark.


    By: Erik Norup, Business Development Manager Cloud&Interconnection Services, DE-CIX

Time:  11:40 AM – 12:00 PM

Keynote: Secure by Design - The data centers of the future in the AI Era

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    In a world where data centers are at the heart of digital transformation, it is no longer just about the physical infrastructure – it is about what we put inside it. At Dell, we are dedicated to designing data centers that not only meet today’s needs but also address tomorrow’s challenges. 


    With the theme Secure by Design, we explore how security, advanced technologies, and innovative services can be integrated into the design from day one. We examine how to create solutions that deliver real results and tangible value. Join us on a journey where we bridge technology, services, and future demands – setting the standard for how data centers can be secure, efficient, and future-ready.


    By: Poul Kjeldgaard, Field CTO, Dell Technologies

Time:  11:40 AM – 12:00 PM

Sponsored keynote: Data center security in a rapidly evolving threat landscape

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    As critical infrastructure faces new and evolving threats from cyberattacks to drone incursions data centers are revisiting their security strategies. This session explores how operators are adapting to a rapidly changing risk landscape, balancing physical security, cyber resilience, and regulatory compliance. This session will explore how data centers can stay ahead of both digital and physical threats while safeguarding business continuity.


    By: HPE

Time:  12:00 PM – 12:20 PM

Keynote: Beyond the core - Edge and decentralized computing for end users

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    As organizations scale their digital operations, sustainability has moved from a corporate ambition to a strategic imperative. This keynote explores how end users are leveraging data centers to meet ESG goals, optimize energy use, and reduce carbon footprints. Through real-world examples, attendees will discover how green energy sourcing, waste heat recovery, and circular IT practices are transforming the way digital infrastructure supports both business and the planet.

Time:  12:00 PM – 12:20 PM

Keynote: Europe’s Neocloud Surge - Scaling AI Infrastructure for the Future

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    Explore the rapid growth of AI-specific data center demand in Europe, driven by neocloud providers, and the strategic role of Nordic markets, sustainability, and investment in shaping the next-generation AI-ready infrastructure.

Time:  12:20 PM – 12:40 PM

Fireside chat: Europe’s Data Center Outlook - Growth, collaboration, and the path ahead

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    Join a fireside conversation with EUDCA exploring the European data center market. This session will provide insights on growth trends, market constraints, and cross-border collaboration opportunities. The discussion will also cover how EUDCA is shaping policy, sustainability, and strategic initiatives to support a resilient and competitive European digital infrastructure.


    • What are the main drivers and constraints shaping Europe’s data center growth?
    • How are operators, policymakers, and industry bodies collaborating to enable sustainable and scalable infrastructure?
    • What initiative and advocacy are needed to align European data centers with energy, regulatory, and digital strategy goals?
    • How can the Nordics and Europe maintain a competitive edge in the global digital economy? 

Time:   12:20 PM – 12:40 PM

Coffee break, exhibition, networking, 1-1 meetings & Tech Talks


Time:  12:40 PM – 02:00 PM

Panel: The investor's role in scaling AI infrastructure - Capital, competitiveness, and sustainablity

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    AI is driving unprecedented demand for digital infrastructure, and investors, both public and private, are increasingly critical in funding AI-ready data centers that are competitive, resilient, and sustainable. 


    This panel explores how capital, capacity, and environmental responsibility can align to meet Europe’s and Denmark’s AI growth ambitions, examining innovative financing models, hyperscale strategies, and cross-sector collaboration to enable infrastructure that supports both business performance and the green transition.


    • How can Danish investors support AI-driven digital infrastructure while advancing sustainability and resilience goals?
    • What financing models and capital structures are emerging to keep pace with hyperscale and AI-native data center demand?
    • How can public and private investment collaborate to realize data centers’ role in the green transition?
    • What lessons can Denmark’s engagement in global AI infrastructure projects teach about aligning capital, capacity, and responsible growth?

Time:  02:00 PM – 02:30 PM

Place: Stage 1

Panel: Beyond Megawatts - Building data centers with communities

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    Why successful digital infrastructure depends as much on people and place as on power and connectivity. Data centers are more than just digital infrastructure; they are part of the communities that host them. This panel explores how operators can engage with local stakeholders, align with local planning, policy priorities, and contribute to economic, social, and environmental well-being. By understanding that local policy and community sentiment can make or break a project, data centers can become trusted, integrated partners rather than distant industrial neighbors.


    This panel will focus on: 

    • How can data centers act as a “heart” of their local communities rather than isolated facilities?
    • How can operators proactively work with municipalities and regional authorities to anticipate and shape local regulation?
    • What strategies can ensure data centers bring tangible economic, educational, and sustainability benefits to residents?
    • How can operators communicate openly about energy use, noise, employment, and sustainability to build trust?

Time:  02:30 PM – 03:00 PM

Place: Stage 1

Fireside chat: Building the skills evolution in the European data center industry

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    The data center industry is evolving rapidly, driven by AI, sustainability demands, and technological innovation. This keynote explores the shift from addressing a static “skills gap” to embracing a continuous skills evolution, where technical expertise, collaboration, and adaptability are equally critical. Through initiatives like CEDCE, Denmark and Europe are shaping programs that combine hands-on learning, mentorship, and cross-sector collaboration to prepare the workforce for tomorrow’s digital infrastructure.


    Join this session to discover why, even in the age of AI, investing in skills and education is critical to building a future-ready data center workforce.

Time:  03:00 PM – 03:20 PM

Panel: Net Zero Innovation Hub for European Data Centers

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    The Net Zero Innovation Hub (NZHI) accelerates Europe’s journey toward climate-neutral digital infrastructure by connecting climate tech innovators with the data center industry.


    This session introduces the NZHI initiative and features pitch presentations from six pioneering startups developing solutions in energy efficiency, heat reuse, circular design, and renewable integration — driving the next wave of sustainable data center innovation across Europe.

Time:  03:20 PM – 03:45 PM

Place: Stage 1

Closing panel: Big Ideas - Where Is the Danish Colocation Market Heading?

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    Denmark’s colocation market is at a defining moment. Growing AI workloads, evolving cloud models, and increasing focus on European digital sovereignty are reshaping infrastructure demand across Europe.


    This panel brings together leading voices from the Danish ecosystem to discuss where the market is heading, and how Denmark can strengthen its position as a secure, scalable, and sustainable digital infrastructure hub.


    Key Themes

    • Market evolution: scale, ownership, and positioning
    • AI, neoclouds, and hybrid demand
    • Digital sovereignty and local infrastructure
    • Sustainability and energy as competitive drivers
    • Ecosystem collaboration and growth

Time:  03:45 PM – 04:15 PM

Place: Stage 1

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Time:  04:15 PM