Meet key decision-makers from the European industry, as well as German politics and business
Experience a high-caliber program featuring the latest insights from leading European industry experts
Deepen your knowledge of the data center market in Germany
German Datacenter Conference 2026 – 16 & 17 September 2026, Bad Vilbel
Since its premiere in 2022, the German Datacenter Conference (GDACon) has been setting decisive impulses for Germany’s digital infrastructure.
In 2026, we are delighted to welcome you to the fifth edition of GDACon
Featuring top-tier expert keynotes and interdisciplinary panel discussions, the anniversary edition once again provides an exclusive platform to exchange ideas on technologies, strategies, investments, and regulations. International industry experts place trends in the German data center market within a European context—delivering well-founded insights for our audience.
Technology
Efficient & interconnected technical infrastructure
Cooling technology, building services engineering, telecommunications, technical equipment, automation
Energy
Supply & reuse
Grid expansion, procurement strategies, security of supply, waste heat utilization, heat planningng
Sovereignty
Political framework conditions
Regulatory framework, national and municipal data center strategies
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Download the brochureOnce again, numerous industry experts from across Europe will facilitate an interdisciplinary exchange of ideas at a professional level. In line with the German Datacenter Association's mission to act as an active dialogue and negotiation partner for all stakeholders in the data centre industry, representatives from local authorities and national and European politics will also be present on the podium in 2026.
Download Datacenter Outlook Germany 2025/26
Preview of Datacenter Outlook Germany 2025/26 [EN]Datacenter Outlook Germany 2025/26
Germany and Europe are at the beginning of a new phase of digital transformation. Artificial intelligence, cloud services, and data-driven innovations are shaping our economy, our society, and our daily lives. But all of this is only possible if data centers, as critical infrastructure, remain reliably available—secure, sustainable, and future-ready.
We hope you enjoy reading the Datacenter Outlook Germany 2025/26 [EN]!
This publication was created with the professional support of our GDACon25 partners: CBRE, CyrusOne, Eaton, Rittal, NTT Data, NTC Notstromtechnik-Clasen, Stulz, TTSP HWP, Siemens Energy, Arcadis, and Jenbacher. The Outlook also acknowledges the many experts whose insights, presentations, and discussions contributed to the success of the German Datacenter Conference.