// 24 JUNE 2026 · ONLINE ZOOM WEBINAR · EEST / BST / SGT

From Core to Edge: Rethinking Europe’s Data Center Architecture for the AI Era

How distributed and edge architectures are reshaping data center strategy across Europe to meet the demands of AI, latency, and sovereignty.

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// Overview · CEE Edition

What This Webinar Covers

As AI workloads reshape demand patterns and data sovereignty requirements intensify, Europe's data center architecture is undergoing a fundamental shift — from centralised hubs to a distributed model spanning core, regional, and edge locations.

This session will explore how Europe’s data centre ecosystem is becoming increasingly distributed, with the Nordics emerging as compute hubs, CEE as demand centres, and edge locations enabling latency-critical applications, creating a highly interconnected infrastructure landscape.

This webinar explores how operators, investors, and technology providers are rethinking infrastructure strategy to support these advancements.

Key Takeaways

    1. Architecture Evolution: Europe's data center landscape is shifting from centralized hubs to distributed models spanning core, regional, and edge locations.

    2. AI Inference Demands: Low-latency AI inference and real-time applications are driving infrastructure closer to end-users in secondary cities.

    3. Data Sovereignty: Compliance requirements are reshaping deployment strategies, with regional AI clusters serving national compute strategies.

    4. Investment Strategies: Financing distributed infrastructure requires new models balancing scale economics with geographic coverage.

    5. Edge Opportunities: Micro-edge sites and regional clusters present growth opportunities for operators and investors targeting underserved markets.

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Session Lineup

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 · All times in EEST · BST · SGT

01 Keynote
RO11:00 AM - 11:02 AMEEST
UK9:00 AM - 9:02 AMBST
SG4:00 PM - 4:02 PMSGT

Welcome Address

This opening address will set the context for the session, highlighting the shift toward a distributed data centre architecture in Europe and introducing the key themes explored in the keynote and panel discussion.

Deborah Grey
Moderator

Deborah Grey

Global Editor in Chief

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02 Keynote
RO11:02 AM - 11:17 AMEEST
UK9:02 AM - 9:17 AMBST
SG4:02 PM - 4:17 PMSGT

Market Intelligence: Mapping Europe’s Evolving Data Center Topology

As AI adoption accelerates, Europe’s data centre landscape is shifting from a centralised model to a more distributed architecture.This session will provide attendees with a clear framework for understanding Europe’s emerging infrastructure model, including how data, compute, and users are being geographically redistributed.Attendees will gain a strategic view on how to align with this next-generation architecture and position effectively within the evolving digital infrastructure landscape.

03 Panel
RO11:17 AM - 11:37 AMEEST
UK9:17 AM - 9:37 AMBST
SG4:17 PM - 4:37 PMSGT

Connecting the Dots: Building a Scalable Core-to-Edge Infrastructure Strategy

Building on the keynote, this panel will explore how this distributed model is being implemented in practice across Europe.As traditional centralised approaches become insufficient to support AI and digital services, different regions are taking on distinct yet interconnected roles—ranging from scalable compute hubs and high-growth demand centres to latency-critical edge ecosystems.The discussion will focus on how operators, investors, and technology leaders are aligning infrastructure strategies to deliver scalability, performance, and long-term growth across this evolving, distributed landscape.

04 Panel
RO11:37 AM - 11:47 AMEEST
UK9:37 AM - 9:47 AMBST
SG4:37 PM - 4:47 PMSGT

Live Q&A, Polls and Closing Remarks

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Deborah Grey
Moderator

Deborah Grey

Global Editor in Chief

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Moderator

Deborah Grey

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// Who Should Attend

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Audience Profile

1. Data Center & Infrastructure Leaders

  1. Data Center Managers
  2. Colocation Operators
  3. Facility Engineers
  4. Infrastructure & Operations Heads

Why:

To understand CEE market growth, demand trends, and infrastructure modernization strategies.

2. Cloud & Technology Professionals

  1. Cloud Architects
  2. DevOps Engineers
  3. IT Directors / CTOs
  4. Platform Engineers

Why:

To explore how regional data centers support cloud expansion, hybrid strategies, and AI workloads.

3. Enterprise & Digital Transformation Leaders

  1. CIOs / IT Decision Makers
  2. Digital Transformation Leads
  3. Innovation & Strategy Teams

Why:

To evaluate CEE as a strategic region for expansion, outsourcing, and digital infrastructure investments.

4. Telecom & Network Professionals

  1. Network Engineers
  2. Telco Operators
  3. Connectivity & Peering Specialists

Why:

To understand connectivity ecosystems, latency advantages, and cross-border infrastructure.

5. Investors & Business Strategists

  1. Private Equity / Venture Capital
  2. Real Estate & Infrastructure Investors
  3. Market Analysts

Why:

To gain insight into high-growth markets, ROI potential, and emerging opportunities in CEE.

6. Government & Policy Stakeholders

  1. Regulators
  2. Smart City Planners
  3. Public Sector IT Leaders

Why:

To align national digital strategies with infrastructure growth and sustainability goals.

Sponsorship Opportunities

1. Data Center Operators & Colocation Providers

  1. Regional & global data center companies

Objective:

Showcase facilities, expansion plans, and regional presence in CEE.

2. Cloud Service Providers & Hyperscalers

  1. Public cloud platforms
  2. Edge cloud providers

Objective:

Position as key enablers of digital transformation and AI growth in the region.

3. Hardware & Infrastructure Vendors

  1. Server, storage, and networking providers
  2. Cooling & power solution companies

Objective:

Demonstrate cutting-edge technologies supporting high-density and efficient data centers.

4. Energy & Sustainability Solution Providers

  1. Renewable energy companies
  2. Power management & efficiency solutions

Objective:

Highlight green data center strategies and ESG compliance solutions.

5. Connectivity & Telecom Providers

  1. Fiber network providers
  2. IXPs & carrier-neutral operators

Objective:

Promote connectivity strength and cross-border network capabilities in CEE.

6. Construction & Engineering Firms

  1. Data center design & build companies
  2. Modular infrastructure providers

Objective:

Showcase expertise in rapid deployment and scalable infrastructure.

7. Software & Security Providers

  1. DCIM, monitoring, and automation platforms
  2. Cybersecurity firms

Objective:

Present solutions for operational efficiency, resilience, and compliance.

8. Consultants & Advisory Firms

  1. Market research firms
  2. Data center consultants

Objective:

Position as trusted advisors for entering and scaling in the CEE market.

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