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The Data Centre World Paris conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 18, and Thursday, November 19, 2026, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles (Hall 5), as part of Tech Show Paris.
Conference Program - Data Centre World 2026
Two Days to Tackle the Challenges of Digital Infrastructure
On November 18 and 19, 2026, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Data Centre World Paris will bring together the experts who design, build, and operate the digital infrastructures of the future.
Energy, AI infrastructure, cooling, operations, resilience, sovereignty, and data center design: discover sessions designed to help you anticipate industry trends, compare approaches, and move your projects forward.
Check out the 2026 program now and plan your itinerary, choosing from keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and case studies.
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T7: KEYNOTE DATA CENTER
- Acceptability and sovereignty
As artificial intelligence (AI) and digital applications boom, data centers are becoming critical infrastructure at the heart of economic, environmental, and sovereignty issues. In France, this trend is accelerating thanks to government initiatives. This roundtable aims to shed light on the realities behind the hype: industrial opportunities, energy constraints, technological dependencies, and political trade-offs. A discussion to move beyond marketing rhetoric … Read MoreSpeaker(s) -
T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTIONSponsored by:
- Building a data center
The accelerating pace of data center projects requires hosting providers to adopt a large-scale vision: standardizing deployments, reducing construction timelines, and designing infrastructure capable of meeting the explosive growth in cooling demands. How can data centers be prepared for the age of AI? Olivier Meley, Director of Data Center Sales, will share his expert perspective on “AI-Ready” HVAC solutions that are shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow: modular architectures enable … Read MoreSpeaker(s) -
T7: KEYNOTE DATA CENTER
- Operating a data center under constraints
Data center operations are evolving rapidly to address growing pressures regarding performance, energy efficiency, and resilience. This roundtable discussion explores the balance between hands-on operational measures and the rise of automation, without overlooking the very real challenges of maintaining and modernizing existing infrastructure. To what extent can we standardize and automate without losing control on the ground? Is retrofitting a strategic opportunity … Read MoreSpeaker(s) -
T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTIONSponsored by:
- New AI Infrastructure
- Energy at the heart of projects
How Superconducting Cables Address the Power, Efficiency, and Sustainability Challenges of Next-Generation Data Centers. Superconductivity is no longer a promise for the future: it is already a strategic driver for supporting the sustainable growth of next-generation data centers. The explosive growth of AI, the cloud, and digital services is driving the emergence of hyperscale data centers whose energy needs… Read More -
T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTION
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T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTION
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T7: KEYNOTE DATA CENTER
- New AI Infrastructure
- Operating a data center under constraints
Human challenges are taking on strategic significance as data centers become the invisible foundation of the digital economy and AI. Recruiting, training, and retaining talent in a rapidly growing sector is no longer limited to filling technical roles; it requires rethinking skills, career paths, and work cultures. This roundtable will explore the tensions between the shortage of qualified professionals, the transformation of jobs driven by AI, and the need for a more h … Read MoreSpeaker(s) -
T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTION
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T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTIONSponsored by:
- New AI Infrastructure
Artificial intelligence is redefining data center requirements and putting traditional electrical architectures to the test. With GPU workloads becoming increasingly dynamic, resilience is no longer measured solely by installed power capacity, but by the actual performance of the system as a whole. During this session, Pierre-Adrien Bel will present how a comprehensive approach to the design, modeling, and validation of electrical infrastructures makes it possible to … Read More -
T7: KEYNOTE DATA CENTERSponsored by:
- Acceptability and sovereignty
As the rise of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and new digital applications accelerates the demand for digital infrastructure, data centers now play a strategic role in digital sovereignty, economic competitiveness, and regional development. However, their establishment raises new challenges related to energy, the environment, land use planning, and local acceptance. This roundtable will bring together stakeholders from the industry … Read More -
T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTIONSponsored by:
- Operating a data center under constraints
- Energy at the heart of projects
- Building a data center
Perspectives and Lessons Learned on Custom-Designed Fire and Electronic Security Systems. In an environment where business continuity leaves no room for error, security cannot be limited to merely meeting standards: it must be viewed as a key factor in building trust, resilience, and accountability. Through the insights of our experts and—subject to confirmation—a client testimonial, this conference will explore the specific challenges of protection … Read More -
T7: KEYNOTE DATA CENTER
- Energy at the heart of projects
- Building a data center
Data centers, the invisible pillars of the digital world, generate a considerable amount of so-called “waste” heat, which is often dissipated without being put to use. Yet in this era of energy transition, this heat represents a resource that remains largely untapped. This roundtable aims to explore concrete opportunities for recovering and reusing this energy, while examining the technical, economic, and regional limitations of these solutions. Between innovation, c … Read MoreModeratorSpeaker(s) -
T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTIONSponsored by:
- New AI Infrastructure
- Operating a data center under constraints
- Energy at the heart of projects
- Building a data center
GRID-INDEPENDENT POWER. ALWAYS AVAILABLE. When growing energy demand exceeds the capacity of the power grid, innovation is needed. Langley provides a reliable, scalable, industrial-grade off-grid power solution. Drawing on the combined expertise of its subsidiaries—Bergen Engines, Marelli Motori, and Piller Power Systems—Langley offers modular solutions capable of delivering over 500 MW of stable, secure power. Designed for deployment in … Read More -
T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTIONSponsored by:
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T7: KEYNOTE DATA CENTER
- Energy at the heart of projects
Data centers are becoming major players in the electric grid, serving as both heavy consumers and potential sources of flexibility. This roundtable discussion explores the growing strains on the grid, the challenges of integrating renewable energy, and the resulting economic and political trade-offs. Amid grid access constraints, climate imperatives, and technological innovations, it offers a clear-eyed look at current limitations and emerging solutions for … Read MoreSpeaker(s) -
T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTIONSponsored by:
- New AI Infrastructure
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T7: KEYNOTE DATA CENTER
- Acceptability and sovereignty
- Building a data center
Faced with the explosion in digital demand and the rise of AI, the traditional data center model is undergoing a major transformation. As traditional hubs reach capacity, land becomes scarce, and energy constraints in urban areas intensify, new opportunities are emerging in suburban and rural areas through a hybrid model: distributed regional hubs—the “data center in the countryside”! This roundtable discussion will explore the key trade-offs between location, access … Read MoreSpeaker(s) -
T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTION
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T7: KEYNOTE DATA CENTER
- New AI Infrastructure
- Building a data center
The rise of artificial intelligence is disrupting the balance within data centers, particularly when it comes to cooling, which has become a critical issue in terms of performance, cost, and sustainability. Between increasing workload density, new architectures, and energy requirements, AI is no longer content to simply be hosted—it is imposing its own rules and redefining thermal strategies. This panel discussion will explore how operators are adapting—and, at times, struggling to keep up—as … Read MoreSpeaker(s) -
T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTIONSponsored by:
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T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTIONSponsored by:
- New AI Infrastructure
As AI workloads drive rack densities higher, direct liquid cooling is becoming essential. Yet attention often focuses on chips, servers, and cooling equipment, while the piping infrastructure connecting these systems receives far less scrutiny. Its design and material selection can influence not only cooling performance, but also project cost, deployment speed, and long-term operational reliability. In this session, Mark Bulmer explores the piping system through a total-cost-of-ownership lens. He e … Read MoreSpeaker(s) -
T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTIONSponsored by:
- New AI Infrastructure
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is revolutionizing data centers, but is your physical infrastructure ready to keep up? AI architectures demand extreme computing densities and massive data transfers with near-zero latency. This technical session analyzes the practical impact of AI on the physical layer. Discover how to optimize your networks to avoid bottlenecks: from the strategic choice of high-density fiber optics to cabling… Read More -
T7: KEYNOTE DATA CENTER
- Building a data center
Within digital infrastructure, data centers are now considered strategic assets, at the intersection of financial, technological, and environmental challenges. This roundtable explores the key trade-offs shaping the development of data centers: financing models, design choices, construction constraints, and regulatory pressures. Between promises of profitability and operational realities, we will examine the—sometimes fragile—balances… Read MoreModeratorSpeaker(s) -
T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTIONSponsored by:
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T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTIONSponsored by:
- Acceptability and sovereignty
- New AI Infrastructure
- Building a data center
This session explores the infrastructure transformation required to deploy AI-ready data centers. Participants will learn how AI is driving up fiber-optic densities, which requires new approaches to network architecture, cabling, and connectivity. The presentation covers the latest GPU technologies, the role of advanced protocols such as RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) and InfiniBand, as well as the shift toward networks … Read More -
T7: KEYNOTE DATA CENTER
- New AI Infrastructure
- Energy at the heart of projects
- Building a data center
Equipment manufacturers are no longer merely suppliers of data center infrastructure, but key players in this transformation. How can we strike a balance between standardization, industrial modular prefabrication, and extreme customization of data centers? This roundtable discussion offers a practical, no-nonsense look at the technical, economic, and environmental choices that are redefining data center design in 2026, as well as the strategic role of equipment manufacturers… Read MoreSpeaker(s) -
T7: KEYNOTE DATA CENTER
- Acceptability and sovereignty
- Building a data center
Si les data centres sont devenus des infrastructures stratégiques, leur développement se heurte à une tension croissante entre souveraineté numérique, sobriété énergétique, cybersécurité et acceptabilité territoriale. La France veut-elle vraiment accueillir plus de data centres, et à quelles conditions ? Cette table ronde propose d’examiner comment la réglementation française et européenne encadre désormais les data centres, tout en interrogeant un point sensible : comment accélérer les investis … Read MoreSpeaker(s) -
T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTIONSponsored by:
- Energy at the heart of projects
- Building a data center
Solutions to streamline projects, better manage energy consumption, and decarbonize operations.Speaker(s) -
T8: DATA CENTRES IN ACTIONSponsored by:
- Acceptability and sovereignty
- Operating a data center under constraints
- Energy at the heart of projects
The Challenge of Energy Efficiency in Action. With digital activity growing by 6 to 7% per year, how can data centers reduce their actual energy consumption? This roundtable brings together participants from Season 2 of the CUBE Data Center competition to share concrete, “no-construction” solutions: fine-tuned monitoring, management of “ghost machines,” and engaging IT teams. Through testimonials from a major private-sector player, a public institution, and an industry expert, discover how … Read MoreSpeaker(s)
An event at the heart of the tech ecosystem
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By attending Data Center World Paris, you’ll also have access to the conferences and exhibition areas of the other Tech Show Paris events, allowing you to explore the full range of technologies shaping digital infrastructure.
- Cloud & AI Infrastructure Paris : cloud and AI infrastructure, sovereignty, cost control, performance, and reversibility
- DevOps Live Paris : automation, platforms, observability, reliability, and transformation of technical teams
- Cloud & Cyber Security Expo Paris : cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, and resilience
- Data & AI Leaders Summit Paris : data strategy, AI governance, industrialization, and value creation
- Data Centre World Paris : energy, cooling, operations, financing, and development of data centers
Your badge grants you unrestricted access to the conferences and exhibition areas at these five events.
At the heart of the digital infrastructure ecosystem
At the heart of the digital infrastructure ecosystem
A program guided by the sector's priorities
The sessions at Data Centre World Paris are developed in collaboration with the Tech Show Paris steering committee, which is composed of executives, experts, and recognized leaders in the industry.
Their mission: to identify the trends that are transforming digital infrastructure and to develop a program that addresses the operational, energy, and strategic challenges faced by organizations.
An industry that brings together all kinds of talent
Innovation in data centers relies on a diversity of backgrounds, expertise, and perspectives.
Through Women & Diversity in Tech , and by the launch of The Ambassador Circle, Tech Show Paris highlights the talent driving the evolution of the technology ecosystem and promotes a more diverse representation in digital careers.
FAQ - Data Centre World Paris Conference Program
FAQ - Data Centre World Paris Conference Program
Is the Data Center 2026 conference schedule available?
Yes. The program for Data Center World Paris 2026 is now online and will be regularly updated with new sessions, panel discussions, and speakers as they are confirmed.
View the 2026 program
What topics will be covered?
The conferences address the major challenges facing data centers: energy, AI infrastructure, cooling, operations, design, deployment, resilience, sovereignty, and sustainable development.
You can also explore the main topics on our page dedicated to the themes of Data Centre World Paris 2026.
How do I access the lectures?
Access to the Data Centre World Paris conferences is included with your Tech Show Paris badge, subject to eligibility requirements and availability. Your badge also grants you access to the conferences and exhibition area at the other Tech Show Paris events.
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