ATTENDEES
646
top leadership
40 %
ABROAD
27 %
NPS
58
OUR CORE AUDIENCE
Finland's premier data center gathering unites key stakeholders driving digital infrastructure forward. Our diverse international audience represents the complete value chain that powers tomorrow's digital economy.
#1 Power & energy
#2 Construction
#3 data center operators & hyperscalers
future data summit (fds)
Future Data Summit (FDS) is the leading Nordic data center industry event. We offer curated, non‑commercial expert insights and a high‑quality platform for networking and knowledge sharing across the data center ecosystem.
the next gen.
We are building what comes next.
People – The talent driving the industry.
Business – The strategies for sustainable growth.
Tech – The innovations shaping our future.
In 2026, we are focusing on three core areas. The Next Gen is a year-long journey into building what comes next.
Finland’s premier industry event. From Spring Launch to Autumn Impact.
27.10. finland FOCUS reception
Invitation only.
horizon of opportunities
Finland offers a stable, innovative environment for investors — with world-class infrastructure and skilled talent to match.
good company, on purpose
We've kept the guest list small and deliberate — the kind of evening where you actually get time to talk, not just trade business cards.
TIME WELL SPEND
It's built for real 1:1 conversations, not small talk.
28.10. conference day
One room. One day. Whole industry.
Time for networking
This is the one everyone comes back for — meet the whole ecosystem, local and global, under one roof for a day
Insight, not a sales pitch
No one on our stage is pitching a product. They're talking honestly about where this industry is headed.
Where tech meets business
Keynote from NVIDIA, a market outlook on what's next for data centers, and sessions built around where tech decisions become business decisions.
Why should you attend?
lead generatION
thoughT leadership
brand awareness
Networking
TICKETs
Last year sold out fast. Secure your entry for this year's event! Check our ticket drops:
1st DRop SOLD OUT
01.09.2026
Two hundred tickets available for first few.
2nd drop sold out
15.09.2026
More tickets released.
3rd drop SOLD OUT
29.09.2026
The last chance to secure your spot.
Join the Waiting List
non-member ticket
- 28.10. Conference ticket
- Access to event APP & networking tool
- Access to networking area with table reservations
- All-inclusive event catering
FDCA MEMBER TICKET
- 28.10. Conference ticket
- Access to event APP & networking tool
- Access to networking area with table reservations
- All-inclusive event catering
Horizon of oppOrtunities
- 27.10. "Horizon of Opportunities" reception access
- Access to event APP & networking tool
- Cocktail catering
Press ticket
Press card required
- 27.10. "Horizon of Opportunities" reception access
- 28.10. Conference ticket
- All-inclusive event catering
Agenda
Note! Time and subject may change.
Nordic NTA and Nordic AI Forum Are Part of Future Data Summit 2026
26. - 27.10. Nordic NTA meetings
These 2 days are reserved for Nordic Board Members. This part of the program is internal and not open to the public.
27.10. Nordic ai forum
The event opens up to everyone in the industry. This day is free of charge. Limited seats. Registration will open 5.10.2026.
27.10. Finland focus: horizon of opportunities
FDCA are hosting reception for invited guests only.
28.10. conference DAY
The event opens up to everyone in the industry. This day requires a paid ticket.
Only for Nordic National Trade Associations board members.
26.10.
12:00-13:00
Lunch
13:00-14:00
Opening & Country updates
14:00-14:30
Coffee Break
14:30-15:30
Policy Group Workshop
15:30-16:30
Dc Public Perception
19:00-21:00
Boards DInner
27.10.
9:00-10:00
Nordics are Changing, Workshop - part 1
10:00-10:30
Coffee Break
10:30-11:30
Nordics are Changing, workshop - part 2
12:00-13:00
NTA Boards Lunch
13:00-13:10
welcome and opening host country introduction.
Antti "Jogi" Poikola, Executive Director, Finnish Data Center Association
13:10-13:35
Data centers as an active part of the nordic energy system
Bjørn Andreas Wentzel, Founder, InWent
13:35-14:00
THE DEMAND SIDE - A EUROPEAN AI PERSPECTIVE.
Maria Sorsimo, Director Engagement & Growth, Legora
14:00-14:30
public perception.
TBC, Noren
Mia-Petra Kumpula-Natri, Director EU and Trade Policy and Exports, Technology Industries of Finland
14:30-15:00
COFFEE AND NETWORKING BREAK.
15:00-15:30
NORDIC RESOURCE debate - part 1 - the energy system's view.
Risto Kuusi, Senior Advisor, Fingrid
Andreas Espeving, Senior Sales Manager, Vattenfall Sweden
TBC, Landsvirkjun Iceland
Moderator: Bjørn Rønning, Advisor, Norwegian Data Center Industry
15:30-16:00
NORDIC RESOURCE debate - part 2 - the data center view.
Bergþóra Halldórsdóttir, director, Borealis Data Centers.
John Wervik, Risto Kuusi, Senior Advisor, EcoDataCenter
Christopher Eckerberg, Head of Business Development, Google Nordics & Benelux
Sandra Karlsson, Senior Public Affairs Manager, atNorth
Moderator: Lotta Backlund
16:00-16:20
listening to critical voices - the Citizens' Initiative.
16:20-16:30
closing remarks and handoff.
FDCA, TBA
INVITATION-ONLY
16:30-17:00
Registration
17:00-17:10
Welcome & Refreshments
17:10-17:25
Welcome Speech
Antti Poikola, Executive Director, FDCA
17:25-17:45
Fortum & google
Simon-Erik Ollus, Executive Vice President
Adam Elman, Director of Sustainability, Google EMEA
17:45-17:50
Closing Words
Antti Poikola, Executive Director, FDCA
17:50-21:00
Networking
Developing Finnish Data Center Industry
event host
EVENT HOST
Amel Gaily, entrepreneur and advisor.
7:30-9:00
Breakfast & Registration
Sponsored by LapWall
9:00-9:10
Opening Show
9:10-9:15
Welcome & Opening Remarks
FDCA
Antti Poikola, Executive Director, Finnish Data Center Association
9:15-9:45
Keynote nvidia.
nvidia
Jeff Hammond, Distinguished Engineer
9:45-10:05
Cooling the Next Generation of AI Workloads
schnEider electric
Claudia Cantarello, European Regional Cooling Offer Manager
10:15-10:45
Coffee Break & Networking.
10:45-11:15
Building It: Inside QTS's Two Data Center Campuses in Finland
QTS
Joy Conway, Senior Pre-Development Project Manager
11:15-11:35
expert dialogue: tech & business.
ABB
Alberto Pagano, Global Data Center Segment Manager
11:35-12:00
Business keynote: leading the Next Gen: People and Leadership in Exponential Times
Nancy Rademaker, Internation keynote speaker
12:10-13:40
Lunch & Networking
13:40-14:00
COMPETITIVENESS VS DECARBONISATION
Dell Technologies
Marc O’Regan, CTO, EMEA
14:00-14:20
Industry outlook: what's next for the data center market?
DATACENTERHAWK
Stefan Jofors-aTribe, Senior Analyst
14:30-15:00
COffee & Networking
15:00-15:20
will the grid accept us - and what can we do for it?
EATON electrical emea
Jussi Vihersalo, Head of Business Development, Critical Power Solutions & Data Centers
kw-set
Atte Hietaoja, Chief Development Officer.
operator, moderator
Matti Tella, Technical Director, Verne.
15:20-15:40
Turning AI Datacenters from Grid Burden to Grid Assets & Strong Allies
huawei europe
Michel Fraisse, CTO & Vice President, Huawei Europe, Digital Power
huawei
Bouke Van Der Weedt, Chief Technology Officer, Huawei
15:40-16:00
earning the licence to operate
Tatu Tuominen, Director of Public Affairs and Communications, atNorth
Andreas Espeving, Sales Manager, Vattenfall Sweden.
Eeva Sokka, Manager Data Center Ecosystem, CSC, Kajaani Data Center Ecosystem
Moderated by Toni Pakarinen, Senior Advisor (public affairs), Miltton
16:00-16:15
Closing Remarks
16:30-17:30
social hour
ONLY FOR FUTURE DATA SUMMIT TICKET HOLDERS!
27.10.
15:30-16:45
Exclusive Spårakoff tram experience for Future Data Summit participants and other data centre industry stakeholders
Organized by Borenius, Skanska and Paroc Panel System
Join us for a unique afternoon of networking, refreshments and insightful discussions aboard a private tram as we journey through Helsinki. Guests attending the evening event will be conveniently dropped off at Messukeskus at 4:45pm, while the ride continues through the city centre for the remaining guests (ending at 5:30pm).
If you are interested in participating, contact organisers: Emma Niemistö (Borenius) emma.niemisto@borenius.com; Mariah Naeem (Paroc) mariah.naeem@parocpanels.com; Maiju Tarkiainen (Skanska) maiju.tarkiainen@skanska.fi.
28.10.
8:00-10:00
Powering AI Growth: Accelerating Data Centre Development with Energy Storage
BESSpeed Helsinki | Hosted by Fluence
Room 216
Registration link: BESSPeed Helsinki Breakfast Session – Fill out form
9:30-10:30
finnish data center association
Annual Impact Report 2026 – Launch and Press Briefing
Room 215
meet our top-tier partners
pinnacle
platinum
gold+
gold
silver
Associate
Sold out again this year.
Every 2026 partnership tier is gone. If you want in for 2027, this is the moment to say so — tell us you're interested, and we'll reach out directly as next year's packages take shape.