It was a full house as more than 90 members gathered for the Danish Data Centers Industry’s Annual Meeting and General Assembly, marking an important moment for the association. With record participation, a board transition underway and a strong strategic agenda, the meeting reflected an industry that is increasingly conscious of its role, not just in the digital economy, but in society more broadly.
“We have been blessed with a lot of new members in 2025,” CEO Henrik Hansen said in his welcome, pointing to both growing relevance and growing responsibility for the sector.
General Assembly 2026: a year of transition
The General Assembly was moderated by Henrik Hansen, who described 2026 as a transitional year for DDI’s governance. The association will move from a 19-member board to a more agile structure of 5–7 board members, supported by new engagement formats including executive advisory boards, strategic task forces and network groups.
Update from the board
Board Chair Anders Frich Mathiesen presented the board’s annual update, outlining an industry experiencing strong growth alongside increasing geopolitical, energy-related and regulatory pressure.
Highlights from 2025 included record attendance at Data Centers Denmark, the DDI Awards and Nordic Data Center Week; strengthened partnerships with Green Power Denmark, DI, the Danish Trade Council and public authorities; and an expanded thought-leadership portfolio through the DDI Magazine, the Annual Market Report, the Impact Report and several white papers.
Accounts, amendments and board elections
Accounts, budget and a minor adjustment to membership fees were approved without comment, as were proposed amendments to the articles of association.
The General Assembly unanimously approved the board’s recommendation for continued board members:
- Anders Frich Mathiesen, Thylander Data Centers (chair)
- Carl-Ove Larsen, Søren Jensen
- Jakob Jul Jensen, Danfoss
- Niels Martin Andersen, Google
- Pernille Hoffmann, Digital Realty
- Torben Billesø, CTS Nordics
- Ulrik Fleischer-Michaelsen, 360 Law Firm
Speaking on behalf of the newly appointed board, Niels Martin Andersen outlined the strategic direction ahead: “We must grow the data center industry in a balanced and responsible way that builds long-term acceptance and stable framework conditions.”
He also underlined the importance of the industry taking ownership of its future: “If we don’t help shape the direction and narrative of our industry ourselves, others will do it for us.”
Annual Meeting 2026: Market outlook, trends and member opportunities
A panel on Market Trends and Member Opportunities highlighted key developments shaping the year ahead.
CEO Henrik Hansen pointed to increased policy engagement and coordination across energy, planning and industrial policy. COO Merima Dzanic shared early insights from the upcoming 2026 market report.
Christine Jacobsen addressed the growing importance of community engagement and public perception, noting that public acceptance is increasingly a prerequisite for market access. Sofie Teglgaard presented ongoing work under CEDCE and the Danish CoVE, focused on talent development and alignment between education and industry across Europe.
Nature-based solutions and critical water infrastructure
A keynote by EcoTree and DHI explored how nature-based solutions can support the protection of critical water resources. Forestry, wetlands and peatland restoration were highlighted as increasingly relevant elements of local value creation and community engagement, with clear alignment to the Danish Green Tripartite Agreement and emerging opportunities linked to climate credits and subsidized projects.
From generative AI to quantum compute
In a fireside chat, Brian Andersen, CTO at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, discussed the next technology leap and its implications for digital infrastructure, which includes advanced AI and Quantum Computing.
While AI continues to dominate the agenda, he cautioned against overheated expectations, noting that many AI projects have yet to reach production. The discussion touched on rising rack densities, growing demand for direct liquid cooling, increasing interest in modular and containerized data centers, and a shift toward more distributed infrastructure driven by digital sovereignty and edge computing.
Denmark 2030: building the world’s most sustainable digital nation
The final panel brought together Jakob Jul Jensen (Danfoss), Rune Bråten (Bulk Infrastructure), Brian Andersen (Hewlett Packard Enterprise), Anders Frich Mathiesen (Thylander Group) and Tina Schou (Siemens), moderated by CEO Henrik Hansen.
The discussion reflected broad agreement that Denmark has strong fundamentals, green energy, high digital maturity and a robust regulatory framework, but risks losing momentum if speed, incentives and coordination do not improve. Energy system integration, sector coupling and heat reuse featured prominently in the discussion, alongside the need to activate investment capital more effectively and address workforce challenges as the industry scales toward 2030.
Despite differing perspectives, the panel expressed strong confidence in Denmark’s long-term potential, provided ambition is matched by action.
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