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

From everyday digital interactions to breakthroughs in science and industry, data centers have become the foundation of our digital society.

As artificial intelligence accelerates and quantum computing moves closer to reality, the demand for digital infrastructure, and the energy that powers it, is growing at unprecedented scale.

This opening film explores the transformation underway across Europe, the challenges of energy, sustainability, and grid capacity, and the role of Denmark and the Nordics as a green backbone for the next generation of digital infrastructure.

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?

Moderator: April Roach, Business News Editor, CNBC

Speakers:

• Diana Hodnett, Global Director Datacentre Public Affairs, Partnerships and Economic Development, Google 

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?

Moderator: April Roach, Business News Editor, CNBC

Speakers:

• Pernille Hofmann, Managing Director, Nordics, Digital Realty 
• Diana Hodnett, Global Director Datacentre Public Affairs, Partnerships and Economic Development, Google 
• Søren Dupont, COO, Energinet 
• Joana Reicherts, Director, EMEA Datacenter Government Affairs, Microsoft

AI is pushing power densities to new extremes, turning every watt into valuable heat.

This presentation reveals why liquid cooling and heat reuse are becoming the new industry standard.

And how high performance heat transfer makes it all possible

Speaker:

• Jan Kastbjerg, Sales Engineer, Alfa Laval

Speaker:

• Klaus Jensen, Sales Director, Fenagy

Speaker:

• David Press, Business Development Manager, Northern Europe, UPS Centre of Excellence, Legrand

Speaker:

• Rikke Mikkelsen, Head of Market Product Management, Kamstrup

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.

Speaker:

• Claudia Contarello, European Regional Cooling Offer Manager, Schneider Electric

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?

Moderator:

• Henrik Hansen, CEO, Danish Data Center Industry

Panelists:

• Kim Søgård Kristensen, CEO, Evida
• Christian Dalgaard Sørensen, Greenlab
• Petr Hermann, Nordic Baltic Zone President, Schneider Electric  
• Eyjólfur Magnús Kristinsson, CEO, atNorth

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

In a world shaped by artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and emerging technologies such as quantum, digital infrastructure has become a strategic asset. Nations are competing to build the compute power, data ecosystems, and energy capacity required to power the next generation of digital innovation.

In this opening perspective, Clement Kjersgaard sets the scene for the morning by exploring how geopolitics, technology, and infrastructure are becoming deeply interconnected, and why questions of digital sovereignty, competitiveness, and compute capacity are now central to Europe’s, and Denmarks, future.

Speaker:

• Clement Kjersgaard

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?

Moderator: Clement Kjersgaard

Speakers:

• Henrik Hansen, CEO, Danish Data Center Industry
• Merima Dzanic, COO, Danish Data Center Industry

As artificial intelligence accelerates, the global race to build high-performance compute infrastructure is intensifying. From hyperscale data centres and AI clusters to emerging quantum systems, the ability to deploy large-scale compute is becoming a defining factor for economic competitiveness and technological sovereignty.

This session brings together leaders from research, infrastructure and the AI ecosystem to explore how Europe, and the Nordics, can build the next generation of compute capacity required to power AI, cloud services and future quantum technologies.

• Can Europe realistically build the compute capacity needed for the AI era?
• What infrastructure is required to support next-generation AI clusters and future quantum systems?
• How do energy, cooling and power constraints shape where AI infrastructure can be built?
• What role can the Nordics play in Europe’s emerging compute ecosystem?
• What does “sovereign AI infrastructure” actually mean in practice?

Moderator: Clement Kjersgaard

Panelists:

• Maria Cerdà Sevilla, Head of Quantum, DTU
• Ali Syed, SVP, Infratructure, DCAI
• Cathal Mahon, CPO, QuNorth 
• Isabella Gleerup, Partner Manager, NIVDIA
• Lauri Sainiemi, CVP, Fabrication, Microsoft Discovery and Quantum

Cloud platforms and artificial intelligence are rapidly transforming how organisations operate, innovate, and deliver services. From global consumer platforms to national climate modelling systems, the combination of scalable cloud infrastructure and advanced AI capabilities is enabling organisations to process massive datasets, develop new digital services, and make faster, data-driven decisions.

In this fireside conversation IT leaders discuss how their organisations are building digital capabilities using cloud and AI, and what this means for infrastructure, data governance, and future compute demand.

• How organisations combine cloud platforms and AI to build modern digital services
• The growing data and compute needs behind AI and advanced analytics
• Lessons from scaling digital platforms in large organisations
• Balancing performance, security, and governance in cloud environments
• What future infrastructure requirements might look like as digital services expand

Speaker:

• Frank Berner, Area Sales Manager, Piller Germany GmbH & Co.KG

In operationally critical data centers, doors are designed for heavy daily use.

In this keynote, you’ll hear DAN doors’ perspective and solution on oversized user friendly, certified access.

Because reliability starts with doors that work in real world operations.

Speaker:

• Jesper Aablad, CEO, Dan-doors A/S

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.

Speaker: 

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

As demand for AI, cloud and digital services accelerates, Europe faces a critical question: where will the next generation of data center capacity be built,  and can it be delivered fast enough?

This session opens with market insights from DatacenterHawk, highlighting where growth is happening and the constraints shaping deployment across Europe. It then brings together Nordic industry leaders to discuss how the region can position itself as a key destination for scalable, sustainable infrastructure.

From power availability and regulation to investment readiness, the conversation explores whether the Nordics can move from potential to execution, and play a central role in Europe’s digital future.

Speakers:

• David Sanders, EMEA Regional Director, DatacenterHawk
• Isabelle Kemlin, Business & Innovation Executive, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden/EDUCA
• Antti Poikola, Executive Director, FDCA
• Henrik Hansen, CEO, Danish Data Center Industry 

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Speaker:

• Jason Holroyd, Hyperscale Market Expansion Manager, EMEA, Viavi Solutions

By: Next Generation Cooling

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?

Moderator: Merima Dzanic, COO, Danish Data Center Industry

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?

Moderator: Christine Kjær Jacobsen, Head of Marketing & Communication, Danish Data Center Industry

Panelists: 

• Rune Bråten, Data Center Site Manager, Bulk
• Anders Frich Mathiessen, CEO, Thylander Data Centers
• Cora Olsen Director of Sustainability and Regeneration, atNorth
• Hamad Sheraz Rovsing, Community Affairs Manager, Microsoft 

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.

Moderator: Arnth Nielsen, COO, Lan-com 

Speakers:

• Søren Guul, Director of Operations, Digital Realty 
• Jørgen Bjerg, Sales Manager, ABB
• Morten Harboe Head of EcoStruxure IT Services, Schneider Electric

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.

Moderator: Thomas Volder, Net Zero Innovation Hub for Data Centers

Panelists:

• Matt Grandbois, Ph.D. Vice President, Business Development, Airjoule
• Tobias Sodoge, CEO, Neocarbon

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

Moderator: Henrik Hansen, CEO, Danish Data Center Industry

Panelists:

• Steen Jensen, CEO, Netic 
• Patrick van der Wilt CCO, Nordics, Penta Infra 
• Anders Hansen, CCO, Vaultica 
• Annette Bosteen, Global Sales and Marketing Director, KoloDC