The European Data Centre Association - EUDCA

We’re excited to partner with Euroheat & Power for their upcoming EHP Congress in Krakow!  From 9 to 11 June 2026, more than 500 district heating and cooling professionals will gather to turn the heat transition into action at the Euroheat & Power Congress. The 2026 EHP Congress will dive into how to deliver this transition, with exclusive insights into the Polish market, an international market overview, the launch of the 2026 DHC Market Outlook and over 35 exhibitors showcasing the technologies shaping our sector’s future. Be part of the change, register now: https://lnkd.in/gX9eRGsM #DistrictHeating #Cooling #EuroHeat

After an engaging time at Datacloud Energy & ESG in Brussels, we’re excited to be back on the stage at Datacloud - a techoraco brand Global Congress in Cannes from 1-4 June. With the data centre industry under pressure to adapt to AI growth, regulatory changes, sustainability goals, and skills shortages, The European Data Centre Association - EUDCA is looking forward to being part of the conversations to address the challenges that shape our sector. See you in Cannes! Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/dVQD5frH #Datacloud2026 #DataCentre #AI #Sustainability #DigitalInfrastructures 

How can Europe balance the demand of digital infrastructure needed for AI and cloud and remaining committed to its energy transition objectives? This question will be addressed on 9 June 2026, from 16:30 to 18:00 CEST, at European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2026 during Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) and EUDCA's co-hosted policy session “Marrying EU AI and cloud ambitions with the energy transition: scaling digital infrastructure sustainably”. The session explores the challenges Europe’s data centre industry faces as they navigate the increased demand for AI infrastructure within the wider context of energy transition and decarbonisation objectives. Speakers include: 🎤 Manuel Mateo Goyet, Acting Head of Unit, Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology, European Commission 🎤 Nikolaos Kontinakis, Team Leader, Directorate-General for Energy, European Commission 🎤 Paul Viktor Papenbrock, Deputy Head of Unit IIB4, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, Germany  🎤 Cillian O'Donoghue, Policy Director, Eurelectric 🎤 Moderated by Claudie Moreau, EU tech journalist, Euractiv More information and registration here: https://lnkd.in/eXPHmbGP #EUSEW2026 #DataCentres #EnergyTransition 

The European Commission is rushing to set Minimum Performance Standards (MPS) for #DataCentres. 💻⚡ The problem? The rating scheme to measure them has not even been finalised yet. 🤦♂️ Worse, these standards appear to rely on a tiny sample size, undermining predictability for large-scale, multi-year #AI and digital infrastructure investments. In a joint statement to the Commission, #CCIAeurope and other trade associations are calling for a pause on MPS development until policymakers can consult a broader range of operators across different data centre configurations. We fully support the resource-efficiency goals of the #EnergyEfficiencyDirective. 🌍 But effective #sustainability policy must be built on robust, representative data – not rushed estimates. ❌ Do not rush standards: launching MPS before completing at least one full #EED reporting cycle risks setting arbitrary thresholds. 📉 Fix the methodology: a compressed timeline and narrow sample pool cannot capture the complexity of Europe’s #DataCentre ecosystem. ⏳ Hit the pause button: policymakers need operational data from the real market before creating rigid compliance caps. 📄 Read the joint industry statement: https://lnkd.in/et73ctVa eco – Association of the Internet Industry The European Data Centre Association - EUDCA Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) #digitalEU #EnergyEfficiency #EUdigital #GreenDeal

The European Data Centre Association - EUDCA is pleased to welcome a new group of members to the community. Data centres are a key part of Europe’s digital infrastructure, supporting everything from cloud services to emerging technologies. Our newest members bring expertise across energy, cooling, infrastructure delivery, and investment. We look forward to working together to support constructive dialogue with policymakers and the growth of the European data centre industry. #DigitalInfrastructure #DataCentres #Europe Luxinvest Capital Advisors, Milwaukee Tool EMEA, Octopus Energy, Trane Technologies, ZutaCore

Right now on the Think Tank stage, our Secretary General, Michael Winterson is speaking on the "Sovereign Data Centres" panel. The discussion is addressing key questions around the evolving definition of digital sovereignty in the age of generative Al, as well as the challenges and opportunities of building a more unified sovereign strategy across EU member states. Join the conversation now! #DataCentre #Sovereign Data Centre LIVE

A big day ahead at Data Centre LIVE! Join our Secretary General, Michael Winterson at 14:15 BST today for a panel discussion on “Sovereign Data Centres”. The session explores how sovereign data centre models are developing to meet regulatory requirements, national security expectations and local data control needs. It also looks at how infrastructure, cloud services and policy frameworks are changing to support digital Europe. Hope to see many of you at Think Tank stage today! #DataCentreLIVE #DigitalInfrastructure

The May edition of EUDCA Insights is now live! In this month’s newsletter, we look ahead to key industry and policy events. The coming weeks will see EUDCA contribute to several important discussions across Brussels, Cannes and Krakow, covering energy systems, digital infrastructure, heat reuse, regulation and the future of AI-ready capacity in Europe. We also share an update on EUDCA’s engagement with the European Commission following the planned adoption of the Strategic Roadmap for digitalisation and AI in energy, and reflect on recent updates to the EUDCA Board. Read more here 👇 #DataCentres #Brussels #AI #StrategicRoadmap

Join our Secretary General, Michael Winterson, on 20 May at Data Centre LIVE London for a panel discussion “Sovereign Data Centres”. The session will explore how sovereign data centre models are developing to meet regulatory requirements, national security expectations and local data control needs. It also looks at how infrastructure, cloud services and policy frameworks are changing to support digital Europe.  Michael will be joined by:  🎤 Mark Lewis, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Pulsant  🎤 Martin Hosken, Technical Director for Defence and Intelligence, Red Hat  🎤 Yashnath Issur, Chief Executive Officer, Nxtra by Airtel 🎤 Matthew Tebay, Director, Enterprise Business, OVHcloud  🎤 Alexandra Thorer, Chief Growth Officer, BCS Consultancy (Moderator) We look forward to engaging with industry leaders and continuing the conversation on Europe’s digital future. If you are attending, we hope to see you there! Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/eaeWBtBn  #DataCentre #Sovereign #DataCentreLIVE 

As Europe’s digital infrastructure continues to support the EU’s ambitions in energy efficiency and sustainability, effective regulation must be grounded through strong evidence, realistic implementation timelines, and crucial industry engagement.    That is where the EUDCA comes in! Alongside Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), Computer & Communications Industry Association, and eco – Association of the Internet Industry we want to share our joint statement calling for a more measured and evidence-based approach to the development of Minimum Performance Standards (MPSs) for data centres under the Energy Efficient Directive (EED).    Work on MPSs is progressing before sufficient EED data is available, with the EU data centre rating scheme being finalised, and full consultation completed across the European market. As critical infrastructure sustaining Europe’s digital economy, data centres need regulation that is technically validated and reflective of operational realities across Europe.   The sector’s concern is about ensuring the right process and that’s why we call for MPS development to be grounded in data, industry consultation, and technical validation. See the joint statement below: