Data Centre World Europe - Paris 2026 has 264 exhibiting companies from 23 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors are France (121), Spain (38), Germany (25) and Italy (13). By sector, the largest groups are Energy (45) and Industrial Manufacturing (21).
Pressure to cut energy use and to support intensive AI workloads is reshaping data center operations. That context frames Data Centre World Europe - Paris 2026, held on 18 and 19 November 2026 in Paris.
Practical information for Data Centre World Paris 2026
The event runs at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Hall 5. Opening hours are 09:00 to 17:30 on Wednesday and 09:00 to 17:00 on Thursday. Registration, the conference schedule and the exhibitor list are on the official site http://www.datacentreworld.fr.
Key figures for the 2026 edition
Organizers report 7,900 attendees and 813 exhibitors. The program includes over 150 technical sessions and more than 1,660 scheduled meetings between visitors and solution providers.
Companies and topics on show
Attending profiles include data centre managers, infrastructure leads, CTOs, CIOs and facility managers. Technical focuses announced include liquid cooling, AI and GPU infrastructure, energy efficiency, resilience, physical and logical security, interconnection and edge computing. Expect vendors across racks and cooling systems, network integrators and security solution providers.
Programme and activities at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
The conference track features technical briefings and case studies on European regulation, project financing and operations. There are sector awards such as the cybersecurity trophies, with a new category for data centre infrastructure security, plus networking drinks and panels on inclusion and diversity.
How to prepare B2B prospecting at Data Centre World Paris
- Segment target roles before you travel and focus on infrastructure decision makers for modernization projects.
- Prepare three concise value propositions for 10 minute meetings: energy reduction, AI-ready capacity, and operational resilience.
- Use the platform to book meetings in advance. With over 1,660 scheduled interactions, a prearranged agenda improves efficiency.
- Bring short technical demos and measurable metrics. In a show with 813 exhibitors, concrete evidence and benchmarks cut through.
Networking and visibility tips
Plan which sessions to attend based on audience profile rather than headline topics. Technical sessions and Q&A slots are better for lead qualification than broad marketing talks. Engaging in auxiliary events such as panels on diversity can create access to different networks within the industry.
Final note
Teams responsible for capacity planning and operational cost control will find concentrated supplier comparisons at Data Centre World Europe - Paris 2026. Check the conference program and exhibitor directory at http://www.datacentreworld.fr and arrive with a focused agenda and short, data-driven demonstrations to make the most of the two days.
Registration and tickets on the official website: techshowparis.fr
