Digital infrastructure decisions hinge on energy and scalability considerations across the continent. For technical teams and procurement leaders responsible for designing or operating data centres, October brings a focused agenda on efficiency, resilience and business models.
Dates and venue
Data Centre Expo Europe 2026 runs on 19 and 20 October at RAI Amsterdam. The show is part of TechEx Europe and runs alongside several co-located events covering enterprise technologies and AI.
Attendee profile and exhibitor mix
The programme targets data centre operators, electrical and cooling infrastructure suppliers, cloud vendors and operations software providers. Speakers and delegates include technical and commercial leaders from Microsoft, AWS and Google, and representatives of operators and infrastructure developers. The mix is oriented to hyperscale deployments, edge solutions and energy efficiency initiatives.
Programme highlights and formats
The event schedules two themed days. Day one concentrates on green investment, digital innovation and physical infrastructure. Day two focuses on data centre services, ecosystems and business models. Complementary formats include a Learning Hub, MeetUp Agenda, a Start-Up Area and an AI Hackathon for hands-on validation and investor exposure.
Speakers listed for 2026 include Stephanie Taylor from QTS Data Centers, Margaret O’Toole from AWS and Prokopis Mavridis from Microsoft. Their sessions cover energy strategies, cloud operations and large scale architecture considerations.
Practical prospecting advice for commercial teams
- Book meetings in advance using the event meeting spaces to secure time with infrastructure and procurement leads.
- Bring measurable results not slogans. Metrics on PUE, rack density improvements or total cost of ownership reductions carry weight in technical evaluations.
- Show integration paths with cloud and edge environments. Prepare network diagrams and deployment case studies for quick validation.
- Consider the Start-Up Area if your solution is early stage. It connects you with investors and potential pilot partners.
Swap broad brochures for technical datasheets and live demos that can run on-stand or in private meeting rooms.
Making the most of sessions and networking
Align your schedule with the day topics. If your product addresses energy efficiency, attend the green investment sessions. For operator contracts focus on hyperscale and resilience tracks. Use the Learning Hub to test technical claims and the AI Hackathon to showcase AI-driven operational tools.
Final note and official link
As sustainability and adaptability steer procurement, Data Centre Expo Europe 2026 gathers concrete tools to reassess technology choices and commercial approaches. Check registration, exhibitor options and meeting space bookings directly at the official site https://datacentrecongress.com/europe
