// 29 APRIL 2026 · ONLINE ZOOM WEBINAR · EEST / BST / SGT
Exploring Central and Eastern Europe’s rise as a competitive, sustainable, and high-growth data centre region.
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This session provides a strategic, high-level perspective on the growing importance of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in the global data center landscape. Attendees will gain insight into the region’s competitive positioning, key growth drivers, and emerging opportunities shaping the market.
The webinar will explore CEE’s core advantages, including its geographic location, regulatory environment, energy landscape, connectivity infrastructure, talent availability, and cost efficiency.
It will also highlight key opportunities across demand trends, supply expansion, and broader ecosystem development.
In addition, the session will address potential risks and challenges expected in the near to mid-term, along with practical considerations for mitigating them.
1. CEE's Strategic Position: Central and Eastern Europe is emerging as a critical hub for data center investment, offering competitive advantages in geography, energy costs, and regulatory environment.
2. AI-Driven Demand: GPU demand and AI training clusters are reshaping infrastructure requirements, creating new opportunities for facilities designed for high-density compute.
3. Investment Opportunities: Key growth areas include supply expansion, connectivity infrastructure upgrades, and ecosystem development across the region.
4. Risk Mitigation: Understanding regulatory frameworks, energy landscape challenges, and talent availability is essential for successful market entry.
5. Capital Allocation: Investor-grade analysis shows CEE offers favorable risk-adjusted returns compared to saturated Western European markets.
Wednesday, 29 April 2026 · All times in EEST · BST · SGT
11:00 AM - 11:02 AMEEST9:00 AM - 9:02 AMBST4:00 PM - 4:02 PMSGTOpening remarks from W.Media introducing the CEE & Europe Webinar Series — setting the stage for a deep dive into the data center investment landscape across Central and Eastern Europe.
Deborah Grey
Global Editor in Chief
w.media
11:02 AM - 11:17 AMEEST9:02 AM - 9:17 AMBST4:02 PM - 4:17 PMSGTCentral and Eastern Europe is rapidly emerging as a key growth frontier for data center infrastructure, driven by rising hyperscale demand, available land and power, and strengthening connectivity. This keynote will provide attendees with clear, actionable insights into where the next wave of opportunities is developing—and how to effectively position for success in CEE’s evolving data center landscape.
Scott Roots
VP -Director of Sales EMEA
DC Byte
11:17 AM - 11:37 AMEEST9:17 AM - 9:37 AMBST4:17 PM - 4:37 PMSGTAs momentum builds across Central and Eastern Europe, this panel brings together industry leaders to explore why hyperscalers, operators, and investors are increasingly turning to the region as a high-growth market.The discussion will dive into how next-generation technologies—such as AI-ready design, liquid cooling, and modular construction—are accelerating deployment and reshaping both new developments and retrofit strategies. Panelists will also provide insights into where capital is flowing, how investment approaches vary across key CEE markets, and what it will take for the region to evolve beyond cost advantages into a sustainable, innovation-driven data center hub.
11:37 AM - 11:47 AMEEST9:37 AM - 9:47 AMBST4:37 PM - 4:47 PMSGTAsk your biggest questions and get real answers from key leaders, live and tailored to you.Share your perspective and see how you compare with others in real time.Walk away with clear takeaways and next steps you can act on immediately.
Deborah Grey
Global Editor in Chief
w.media
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DC Byte
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1. Data Center & Infrastructure Leaders
Why:
To understand CEE market growth, demand trends, and infrastructure modernization strategies.
2. Cloud & Technology Professionals
Why:
To explore how regional data centers support cloud expansion, hybrid strategies, and AI workloads.
3. Enterprise & Digital Transformation Leaders
Why:
To evaluate CEE as a strategic region for expansion, outsourcing, and digital infrastructure investments.
4. Telecom & Network Professionals
Why:
To understand connectivity ecosystems, latency advantages, and cross-border infrastructure.
5. Investors & Business Strategists
Why:
To gain insight into high-growth markets, ROI potential, and emerging opportunities in CEE.
6. Government & Policy Stakeholders
Why:
To align national digital strategies with infrastructure growth and sustainability goals.
1. Data Center Operators & Colocation Providers
Objective:
Showcase facilities, expansion plans, and regional presence in CEE.
2. Cloud Service Providers & Hyperscalers
Objective:
Position as key enablers of digital transformation and AI growth in the region.
3. Hardware & Infrastructure Vendors
Objective:
Demonstrate cutting-edge technologies supporting high-density and efficient data centers.
4. Energy & Sustainability Solution Providers
Objective:
Highlight green data center strategies and ESG compliance solutions.
5. Connectivity & Telecom Providers
Objective:
Promote connectivity strength and cross-border network capabilities in CEE.
6. Construction & Engineering Firms
Objective:
Showcase expertise in rapid deployment and scalable infrastructure.
7. Software & Security Providers
Objective:
Present solutions for operational efficiency, resilience, and compliance.
8. Consultants & Advisory Firms
Objective:
Position as trusted advisors for entering and scaling in the CEE market.
