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September 24

Copenhagen 2026

The 11th annual edition of Datacenter Forum Copenhagen will take place on 24 September 2026 at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel. The event will be attended by over 300 leaders, key decision makers, and professionals from the data center sector in Denmark.

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Programme

08:00 - 09:00
09:00 - 09:25
09:30 - 10:00
09:30 - 09:55
10:00 - 10:25
10:30 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:25
11:30 - 11:55
12:00 - 12:25
12:30 - 13:30
13:30 - 13:55
14:00 - 14:25
14:30 - 14:55
15:00 - 15:30
15:30 - 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
16:00 - 16:25
17:00 - 18:00
Time
Location
08:00 - 09:00
EXPO - Registration & Networking Breakfast
09:00 - 09:25
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Stage 1
Brian Bade ,  CTS Nordics AS ,  Sales Director Nordics
Presentation title TBA
09:30 - 10:00
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Dr. Minh K. Le & Ida Elisabeth Gaasland ,  Rystad Energy  
The Nordics in the global AI buildout: capacity, power and the constraint that decides it
09:30 - 09:55
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Stage 1
Datacenter Changemakers Denmark
Episode 1

 

Back in Copenhagen is Datacenter Changemakers Denmark, our live talk shows with the people who are changing the face of the data center industry. The most pressing issues facing the digital infrastructure sector will be discussed. 

 

In this episode:

 

Power Struggle: The Role of Data Centers in Denmark's Energy Future

As energy – from a supply, distribution, and security standpoint – has become a national concern, data centers are emerging as both a challenge – especially in Denmark – and perhaps also a solution. How should the surge in grid access requests be resolved, and how can data centers contribute to grid stability, load balancing, and heat reuse, while managing their growing electricity demand?

 

Guests include:

John Booth – Consultant, Carbon3IT Ltd

Anders Christian Krüth Overvad – Chief economist, IDA

10:00 - 10:25
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Stage 1
Jim Rowland ,  Delta Electronics ,  Head Telecom Data Centres EMEA

Empowering the Future of AI Data Centers from Grid to Chip

 

AI is not just increasing power demand; it is reshaping how data centres are designed.

Higher rack densities, new cooling paradigms, and tighter energy constraints require infrastructure to be viewed as a single connected system rather than as separate components.

In this session, Delta Electronics explores the “Grid to Chip” perspective, examining how power distribution, energy storage, UPS technology, and cooling must align from the utility entry point down to the processor level to support scalable, efficient and future-ready data center environments.

10:30 - 11:00
EXPO - Networking Break
11:00 - 11:25
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Stage 1
Panel ,  Victaulic  

 

Hosted & moderated by Liselotte Lyngsø, founder of Future Navigator.

 

With:

Andrei Soloviev – Sales Manager Nordic-Baltic, Victaulic

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Stage 2
Erik Nord ,  Alcatraz AI  

The gold standard in face biometrics. The world's most used identity verification method

 

Is a plastic card really you? Is a fingerprint the way your family recognizes you? What is the most natural way for you to be known and seen? Discover why our facial biometric solution has quickly become the natural choice for the biggest players in the data center space today. Learn more about the "mobile FaceID for your doors" solution from Alcatraz from Erik Nord, a veteran with over 20 years of experience from the biggest disruptors in the physical security industry.

11:30 - 11:55
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Stage 1
Thomas Volder ,  Net Zero Innovation Hub for Data Centers ,  Project Manager

How Do We Accelerate Decarbonization?


This updated presentation, reflecting a lot of new tests, is our response to the Net Zero Data Centers RFI, which is focused on identifying innovative, sustainable, and scalable backup power solutions to support the future of digital infrastructure.

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Dennis Wolbrink ,  EPI ,  Business Unit Manager Europe

Nordic Data Centers in a Global Context: Trends, Challenges, and Comparisons

 

The Nordic data center industry is evolving rapidly, shaped by sustainability initiatives, AI-driven demands, and workforce shortages. This session presents key findings from the latest industry survey, comparing trends in the Nordics with other global markets. We will explore how the region stands out in areas like energy efficiency and regulation, while also addressing challenges shared with the rest of the world.

Join us for a data-driven discussion on the future of data centers in the Nordics and beyond.

12:00 - 12:25
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Stage 1
Holger Zultner and Mathias Köster ,  Leadership Datacenter GmbH  

Built on Modular DNA, Designed for Future Scale: Leadership Datacenter’s HyperFrame™ & ePOD Approach

 
Built on Modular DNA, Designed for Future Scale showcases Leadership Datacenter's vision for next-generation digital infrastructure. The presentation introduces the HyperFrame™ and ePOD concepts, demonstrating how standardized, prefabricated modules enable rapid deployment, flexible expansion, and long-term scalability. It explains how a modular approach reduces project complexity while creating resilient, AI-ready data center platforms that can adapt to future demands.” Presented by Holger Zultner (Managing Director) and Mathias Köster (Lead of POD Solutions).

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Christoph Loehner & David Schmidt ,  Weiss Klimatechnik GmbH  

Air Cooling in the Age of AI: Limits, Options, Reality and Outlook

 

AI workloads are driving higher power densities and fundamentally changing the requirements for air cooling in data centers. Operators and designers are increasingly facing uncertainty: Is air cooling still sufficient? How much airflow is realistically achievable? And how do rising loads and changing operating profiles affect cooling concepts in both greenfield and brownfield projects? This uncertainty is clearly reflected in daily project work through a growing number of design iterations, system comparisons, and operating point evaluations.

 

This presentation explains how AI is actually impacting air cooling in data centers, where the real technical and building-related limits are, and which room-based air cooling concepts are viable today. It also places liquid cooling in context, showing why air cooling remains essential for handling residual heat, infrastructure layout, and space utilization. Based on a real project example, the session demonstrates how cooling concepts can be selected in a structured and practical way, taking into account building constraints, available space, CAPEX, OPEX, and carbon footprint. It shows why air cooling remains a core element of modern data center design, even in the age of AI.

12:30 - 13:30
EXPO - Networking Break
13:30 - 13:55
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Stage 1
,  Schneider Electric  

Grid Interactive UPS : Improving Grid Resiliency & Sustainability

 

As renewable energy adoption and AI-driven power demand continue to reshape the energy landscape, data centers are emerging as a critical resource for grid stability. Join Schneider Electric to explore how Grid Interactive UPS technology enables data centers to support Fast Frequency Reserve (FFR) services, helping improve grid resilience while maintaining uninterrupted uptime. Discover real-world use cases, the latest innovations in Galaxy UPS solutions, and how data centers can contribute to a more sustainable, flexible, and decarbonized energy future.

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Stage 2
Marin Baksa ,  Barrage Nordx AB ,  CEO
Behind the scene, designing and commissioning started from north of Sweden and spreading across the globe. Tragedy from up close is a comedy from afar 
14:00 - 14:25
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Natasha Hammond ,  DC Byte ,  Research Analyst
Data Center Market Insights: Denmark in a Nordic context
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Rachid Arabi ,  Uptime Institute ,  Vice President, Europe & UK

Commissioning for AI-Readiness

 

Whether you are building, retrofitting, or evaluating vendors, join this technical, field-tested look at what it takes to commission AI-Ready infrastructure successfully—drawing on lessons learned from commissioning real AI workloads in engagements Uptime Institute has served as an independent consultant, so your teams can anticipate — and providing you with the risks, how to validate performance, and apply proven practices before learning them the hard way. AI is rewriting the rules of data center delivery. With rack densities reaching 40–400 kW, capacity topping 500 MW, direct liquid cooling, and GPU workloads that swing violently between idle and peak, conventional commissioning no longer goes far enough. This presentation covers how to integrate the novel technologies of an AI facility into a rigorous and comprehensive commissioning program that delivers systematic quality assurance through owner handover. We will go over the five commissioning test levels with a focus on Levels 4 and 5 and tackle the challenges unique to AI: simulating volatile GPU power profiles with purpose-built load banks, validating still-maturing liquid-cooling systems, integrating IT and facility testing under compressed timelines, and planning through to decommissioning. 

 

14:30 - 14:55
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Stage 1
Niklas Dahlström ,  Carrier ,  Data Centre Sales Director Nordics Region

From Power Availability to First MW: Unlocking Faster Growth in the Nordics

 

The Nordics have become one of the most attractive destinations AI-driven data center development. However, securing power is only the first step. The real challenge is converting available power into operational IT capacity as quickly and efficiently as possible.
 
This session explores how modular infrastructure & integrated thermal solutions can accelerate deployment and shorten the path to the first operational megawatt. Beyond speed, the session also addresses two key priorities for the Nordics: sustainability and operational efficiency. It will demonstrate how rapid deployment can be combined with energy-conscious design, leveraging heat recovery and intelligent optimization to create long-term value.

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Stage 2
,  Rack Panel Systems by Carlsson RPS  
Presentation title TBA
15:00 - 15:30
EXPO - Networking Break
15:30 - 16:00
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Stage 1
,  Fluor  
Presentation title TBA
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Stage 2
,  H. Jessen Jürgensen  
Presentation title TBA
16:00 - 17:00
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Stage 1
Datacenter Changemakers Denmark
Episode 2

 

Datacenter Changemakers Denmark is our live talk show with the people who are changing the face of the data center industry. The most pressing issues facing the digital infrastructure sector will be discussed. 

 

In this episode:

 

A Sovereign & Secure Denmark

As geopolitical tensions rise and data becomes increasingly valuable, industry leaders and policymakers must determine how Europe can stay secure and achieve digital sovereignty. What are the crucial steps that must be taken to ensure Danish and European data stays secure and accessible? What are the practical challenges of reducing dependency on foreign tech giants while maintaining service quality for end-users, and how can new regulations and investments shape the future of Europe's digital autonomy?

 

Guests include:

Signe Ravn-Højgaard – Direktor & co-founder, Digital Infrastructure Think Tank

 

Beyond Net Zero: Carbon Capture in the Data Center Industry

In the race in getting carbon neutral – or even negative – carbon capture is the new frontier. How far along is this technology, what are the technical challenges in implementing it at data centers, and what to do with the captured carbon? We'll explore the viability as a business case.

 

Guests include:

Jørgen Nielbæk – Senior Management Consultant, Varde Municipality

Carl Ove Larsen – Senior Market Director, Søren Jensen engineering, board member DDI

 

Supercomputing the Future: AI, GEFION & the Nvidia Revolution

From Denmark's cutting-edge GEFION supercomputer to Nvidia's pivotal role in powering the AI boom, we’ll explore how high-performance computing is reshaping science, industry, and innovation.

 

Guests include:

Christian Binow Lassen – Solution Architecture at NVIDIA for Healthcare / Life Sciences & Scientific Computing, Nvidia

16:00 - 16:25
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Stage 2
Jorge Salgado Beceiro ,  SINTEF ,  Research Manager SINTEF Energy Research

Beyond Batteries: The Missing Piece of Data Center Energy Storage

 

How is energy storage improving data center flexibility and efficiency? This talk introduces the role of different storage solutions in the sector, followed by a real-world example from an innovative thermal battery at the La-Flex project, where a thermal battery has recently been installed at DTU Risø Campus in Denmark.

 

 

 

~ The programme may be subject to change ~

17:00 - 18:00
EXPO - NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

Sponsors & Partners

CTS Nordics AS
Delta Electronics
Weiss Technik
Barrage Nordx AB
Schneider Electric
Alcatraz AI
Leadership Datacenter GmbH
Carrier
Victaulic
Rack Panel Systems by Carlsson RPS
H. Jessen Jürgensen
Fluor Corporation
Kruge
Hilti
DEIF
EAE Elektrik
Socomec
Vertiv
EQVA Industrial Solutions AS
Panduit
Subzero Engineering
HUBER+SUHNER
Teklet ApS
Kentix GmbH
Coromatic
BBT Fiberoptic
Alcadon
Enoc System
Bergvik Sweden
Logistic Contractor Sweden
STULZ
Systemair
Forenom
Paroc Panel System
CommScope
Legrand
Sensor Innovation AS
Chemelex (UK) Limited
HDR
Cyber Power Systems, B.V.
Alfa Laval
Danish Data Center Industry
EPI
DC Byte
Net Zero Innovation Hub for Data Centers
Uptime Institute
TÜV NORD
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