Programme
Returning to Stockholm for the 10th-annual edition on 5 december, you can network with the Swedish and Nordic data center ecosystem at Datacenter Forum Stockholm and watch industry leaders present their innovative solutions!
Also returning is Datacenter Changemakers Sweden, our live talk show with the people who are changing the face of the data center industry. Especially in the last few years, we've seen massive changes in the data center landscape in the Nordics. Datacenter Changemakers is here to help you make sense of those transformations!
Topics will include:
All About AI
The explosion in AI demand has significant implications for the data center industry and IT management. From ever-increasing energy needs, to innovative cooling requirements, AI applications and high-performing computing are fundamentally transforming data centers across the Nordics. This segment will explore how Swedish data center providers are navigating the complexities surrounding AI, working to meet their customer demands, and pioneering state-of-the-art innovation such as liquid cooling.
As AI technologies mature and are integrated across sectors, the need to collaborate closely with policymakers and local municipalities to create an enabling environment for further growth and development is critical. What should data center operators expect within Sweden's market moving forward, and how can they take advantage of the opportunities it offers?
Energy Availability & Investment
Data center markets across North America and mainland Europe increasingly face a significant challenge to growth and future investment: access to electricity. The Nordics have great connectivity with the rest of the world and – seemingly – room for growth to spare, ample space and plenty of renewable energy. How can Sweden in particular continue to capitalize on its competitive energy advantage and generate new investment opportunities in the coming years?
Hybrid IT in Sweden
Over the next two years, a vast majority of infrastructure strategies will integrate a combination of on-premises, colocation, cloud, and edge delivery options. What are the drivers behind this trend, and how can IT operators manage the compliance, security, cost, and sustainability considerations of hybrid IT systems? And where exactly do you put your data? We'll debunk the latency myth, and explore why Sweden is the innovative choice for high-performance computing and reliable data storage.
A Tsumami 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.
More to follow. Stay tuned!