// 22 JULY 2026 · ONLINE ZOOM WEBINAR · EEST / BST / SGT
Examining the energy infrastructure, investment flows, and policy frameworks enabling AI-ready data centers across Eastern Europe.
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Eastern Europe is rapidly emerging as a strategic region for AI-ready data center infrastructure, driven by competitive energy costs, available land, growing connectivity, and increasing government support for digital sovereignty.
This webinar provides a focused look at how countries across Eastern Europe, including Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, and the Baltics are positioning themselves to support the next wave of high-density compute and AI workloads.
The session will examine the energy infrastructure underpinning these markets, the investment frameworks attracting capital, and the policy environments shaping long-term viability for operators and investors alike.
1. Competitive Energy Costs: Eastern Europe offers some of the most competitive power pricing in Europe, critical for AI-ready high-density facilities.
2. Emerging Markets: Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, and the Baltics are positioning themselves as strategic alternatives to saturated Western European hubs.
3. Government Support: Increasing policy frameworks and incentives for digital sovereignty are attracting data center investment.
4. Infrastructure Readiness: Growing connectivity, available land, and improving grid infrastructure are enabling AI workload support.
5. Investment Flows: Capital is accelerating into Eastern European markets, with early movers gaining strategic advantages in power and land procurement.
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 · All times in EEST · BST · SGT
11:00 AM - 11:02 AMEEST9:00 AM - 9:02 AMBST4:00 PM - 4:02 PMSGTThis opening address will introduce the key dynamics shaping Eastern Europe’s data centre market, as the region gains traction as a strategic destination for AI infrastructure deployment.It will set the scene by outlining the drivers behind this growth—from hyperscale demand and energy considerations to regional investment trends
Deborah Grey
Global Editor in Chief
w.media
11:02 AM - 11:17 AMEEST9:02 AM - 9:17 AMBST4:02 PM - 4:17 PMSGTAs AI adoption accelerates across Europe, Eastern Europe is emerging as a key growth region for data centre development, driven by increasing interest from hyperscalers and investors, cost advantages, and rising demand for digital infrastructure.This keynote will provide a clear view of the markets leading AI infrastructure growth across the region, alongside practical insight into what makes a location truly AI-ready, including power availability, connectivity, and long-term scalability.
11:17 AM - 11:37 AMEEST9:17 AM - 9:37 AMBST4:17 PM - 4:37 PMSGTThis panel brings together operators, hyperscalers, and investors to explore where the next wave of AI infrastructure will be deployed across Eastern Europe.It will highlight emerging hotspots—including Poland, Romania, and other fast-growing markets—and examine how location decisions are increasingly driven by long-term AI demand, energy access, and scalability requirements.Attendees will gain insight into how leading players are prioritising sites and shaping regional investment strategies for the next phase of AI-driven growth.
11:37 AM - 11:47 AMEEST9:37 AM - 9:47 AMBST4:37 PM - 4:47 PMSGTInteractive audience Q&A — engage with experts on grid readiness, energy procurement, regulatory environments, and the practical realities of building AI infrastructure in Eastern European markets.
Deborah Grey
Global Editor in Chief
w.media
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Why:
To understand CEE market growth, demand trends, and infrastructure modernization strategies.
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To explore how regional data centers support cloud expansion, hybrid strategies, and AI workloads.
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To evaluate CEE as a strategic region for expansion, outsourcing, and digital infrastructure investments.
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To understand connectivity ecosystems, latency advantages, and cross-border infrastructure.
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To gain insight into high-growth markets, ROI potential, and emerging opportunities in CEE.
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To align national digital strategies with infrastructure growth and sustainability goals.
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Showcase facilities, expansion plans, and regional presence in CEE.
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Position as key enablers of digital transformation and AI growth in the region.
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Demonstrate cutting-edge technologies supporting high-density and efficient data centers.
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Highlight green data center strategies and ESG compliance solutions.
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Promote connectivity strength and cross-border network capabilities in CEE.
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Showcase expertise in rapid deployment and scalable infrastructure.
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Present solutions for operational efficiency, resilience, and compliance.
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Position as trusted advisors for entering and scaling in the CEE market.
