Helsinki 2026

Datacenter Forum Helsinki serves as the vital platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and exploring the latest trends and challenges in the data center industry in Finland and the Nordics, with a strong focus on sustainability, technological innovation, and regulatory compliance.

Expert keynote speeches will tackle the intersection of innovation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable energy solutions in future data centers. We will delve into the future of high-density AI compute, market insights comparing Finland with other Nordic countries, and innovative concepts – to name a few.

Back in Helsinki is Datacenter Changemakers Finland, 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. The presentation is in the expert hands of futurist Liselotte Lyngsø.

Topics include:

AI Infrastructure investments: hype vs real value

As companies develop powerful yet lower-energy models, investors and enterprise leaders must rethink where capital flows. Will these advancements reduce data center demand or fuel even greater AI adoption? How can Finland and Europe keep up withe the massive investments in the rest of the world? We’ll explore the financial, technological, and policy implications of AI’s next evolution. We’ll explore the financial, technological, and policy implications of AI’s next evolution.

A Tsunami of Letters: ESG & Regulatory Compliance

With new policy, legislation, and regulation demanding more sustainable infrastructure going forward, data center operators must now face the (often-daunting) task of complying with sustainability reporting requirements. Amid the ever-growing importance of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) standards and the adoption of new regulations, such as the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), small data center operators in particular need to pay full attention to compliance. This segment will address what you need to do to prepare going forward.

Power Struggle: The Role of Data Centers in Finland'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 and a solution. How can data centers contribute to grid stability, load balancing, and heat reuse, while managing their growing electricity demand?

Transforming Heat into Value

Data centers can be at the forefront of sustainable innovation through waste heat reuse: using the excess heat generated by servers into a valuable resource for nearby communities and industries. By doing so, data centers not only mitigate their environmental impact but also contribute positively to local energy ecosystems. What are the trends, specific challenges and, above all, opportunities for all involved?

C stands for Cables & Connectivity

As the Arctic region experiences new challenges faced by climate change and melting ice, new possibilities are emerging for the deployment of digital infrastructure and subsea cabling. What are the opportunities and challenges associated with building and maintaining digital infrastructure and subsea cables in the Arctic Circle and across the Nordics? What are the broader implications for security, economic development, environmental sustainability, international collaboration, and geopolitics that submarine cables and other critical infrastructure pose for the region and beyond?

Have a look at the most recent edition of Datacenter Forum Helsinki!