Datacloud Global Congress 2027 – Cannes, France

What to expect in 2027

Datacloud Global Congress 2027 is a major international meeting point for the data centre, cloud, AI infrastructure, connectivity, energy and digital infrastructure industries. The event brings together senior executives, investors, technology providers, hyperscalers, data centre operators, utilities, developers, construction companies and professional advisers for a combination of strategic discussions, technology showcases and business meetings. The official event positions the congress around the financing, powering, building and connecting of the next generation of global data centre infrastructure.

The 2027 edition is expected to place particular emphasis on the infrastructure requirements created by artificial intelligence, including high-density computing, power availability, cooling, grid connections, data centre design, investment and large-scale development. The programme is designed for senior decision-makers, with the official event reporting that 75% of its audience consists of C-level, VP and Director-level attendees and that 40% are hyperscalers and data centre operators.

Attendees can expect a combination of keynote presentations, panel discussions, specialist forums, demonstrations, networking receptions and structured business meetings. The event also incorporates the Datacloud Awards, creating an additional opportunity for companies and industry leaders to meet within the wider digital infrastructure community.

Event dates

Datacloud Global Congress 2027 will take place at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France.

• Pre-event activities: 1 June 2027
• Main congress: 2–4 June 2027
• Location: Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes, France
• Datacloud Awards: Included as part of the wider event programme, with separate access depending on the pass purchased

The official event currently confirms the above schedule and venue for the 2027 edition.

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Venue & event site

The congress will be hosted at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, one of Cannes’ principal international conference and exhibition venues. The official address is 1 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France. Its central position provides convenient access to accommodation, restaurants, public transport and other facilities in the city.

The venue provides a professional setting for a large-scale technology and investment event, with conference rooms, exhibition areas, networking spaces, meeting facilities and dedicated areas for VIPs, speakers and business discussions. The event programme uses multiple areas across the venue, including conference stages, networking spaces, meeting areas and specialist rooms.

The location also supports the congress’s emphasis on informal relationship building. Beyond formal sessions, the event incorporates receptions, hosted gatherings and networking activities designed to encourage conversations between operators, investors, technology companies and infrastructure specialists.

Full technology programme

The technology programme focuses on the infrastructure required to support increasingly demanding digital workloads. Artificial intelligence is expected to remain an important theme, alongside the physical systems required to make large-scale computing possible.

Key technology areas include:

• AI infrastructure: Data centre architectures designed for accelerated computing, GPU workloads and AI deployment.
• High-density computing: Infrastructure approaches for increasing rack densities and changing facility requirements.
• Power infrastructure: Grid connections, onsite generation, energy resilience, power management and alternative energy solutions.
• Cooling systems: Air and liquid cooling technologies designed for higher-density computing environments.
• Data centre design: New approaches to facility architecture, modular deployment, scalability and operational efficiency.
• Connectivity: Fibre networks, interconnection, telecommunications and infrastructure supporting data centre expansion.
• Cloud and compute: Hyperscale cloud, neocloud infrastructure and specialist compute providers.
• Energy innovation: Renewable energy, nuclear technologies, batteries, microgrids and other power solutions.
• Digital infrastructure investment: Financing models, asset development, M&A and long-term infrastructure value.

The official programme also includes dedicated investment, energy, networking and specialist infrastructure content, allowing technology discussions to be connected with commercial and investment considerations.

Key speakers & industry leaders

The 2027 speaker line-up already includes senior executives from some of the world’s largest data centre, cloud, technology and investment organisations. Confirmed speakers include Nancy Novak, Chief Innovation Officer at Compass Datacenters; Noelle Walsh, President of Cloud Operations & Innovation at Microsoft; Mamoun Jamai, Head of Digital Infrastructure at ADIA; Rachel Peterson, Vice President of Data Centers at Meta; and Chris Sharp, CTO at Digital Realty.

Other announced speakers include Dame Dawn Childs of Pure Data Centres Group and nLighten, Carlo Ruiz of NVIDIA, Krupal Raval of CyrusOne, Bill Davis of Ares Management, Marc Ganzi of DigitalBridge, Leanne Starace of Equinix and Giordano Albertazzi of Vertiv.

The wider programme is expected to bring together executives from data centre operators, cloud companies, utilities, investors, construction firms, equipment manufacturers and technology providers. This gives the event a broad perspective covering both the strategic and technical sides of digital infrastructure development.

Technology sectors & themes

Datacloud Global Congress covers a broad technology ecosystem rather than focusing on a single equipment category. The main sectors represented include:

• Data centre operations and development
• Cloud computing and AI infrastructure
• Hyperscale and neocloud platforms
• Power generation and energy infrastructure
• Cooling and thermal management
• Electrical systems and power management
• Fibre and connectivity
• Construction and engineering
• Digital infrastructure finance
• Private equity and investment
• Insurance and risk management
• Data centre software
• Automation and facility management
• Sustainability and environmental technologies
• Backup power and resilience
• Edge infrastructure

The official attendee programme specifically identifies data centre operators, cloud and compute companies, finance and investment firms, fibre network operators, construction businesses, energy and power providers, insurance companies and OEMs as important parts of the event ecosystem.

Sessions, talks & presentations

The congress programme combines high-level keynotes with specialist panels and technical presentations. Sessions are designed to address both immediate infrastructure challenges and longer-term questions about how digital infrastructure will evolve.

AI demand is a central subject, with discussions examining the effect of accelerated computing on facility design, power requirements, cooling and deployment strategies. Other sessions explore how operators can secure sufficient energy, how infrastructure projects can become financially viable and how organisations can prepare for changing workload requirements.

Investment-focused content examines subjects such as AI infrastructure demand, project financing, grid access, energy strategy, permitting, risk allocation and long-term asset value. Specialist forums also create opportunities for participants to discuss subjects that require more detailed commercial or technical treatment.

The programme also uses different stages and zones to separate major keynotes from technical presentations, networking sessions and specialist discussions. This allows visitors to build an itinerary according to their professional interests.

Workshops & demonstrations

Workshops provide a more focused format for exploring technical, commercial and strategic issues. Rather than relying exclusively on large keynote sessions, the event creates opportunities for smaller groups to examine specific infrastructure challenges and solutions.

Potential workshop themes include:

• AI infrastructure planning: How facilities can adapt to accelerated computing requirements.
• Power resilience: Approaches to securing reliable and scalable electricity supplies.
• Cooling innovation: Strategies for managing increasing heat loads and rack densities.
• Investment readiness: Factors affecting financing, project risk and infrastructure value.
• Connectivity: Fibre and interconnection requirements for new data centre campuses.
• Sustainability: Energy efficiency, water management, renewable power and environmental performance.
• Operational resilience: Backup power, facility reliability, security and continuity.

The wider programme has also included technology presentations from major equipment providers, allowing companies to explain solutions directly to an audience of infrastructure professionals.

Ticket types & registration

Registration is handled through the official Datacloud Global Congress website. The current attendee information identifies several pass formats, allowing visitors to choose access according to their professional objectives.

Available pass categories include:

• Datacloud Global Congress Pass: Main congress access and networking activities.
• Congress + Awards Package: Main congress access combined with access to the Datacloud Awards.
• Congress + Investment & Finance Package: Main congress access plus the Investment & Finance Forum.
• All Access Pass: Full congress access, Investment & Finance Forum access and a seat at the Datacloud Awards.
• Press Pass: Free access is available for qualified professional journalists and editorial staff covering the digital infrastructure industry.

2027 pricing is subject to the organiser’s current registration system. For planning purposes, previous published registration rates can be used as a reference. Based on the previous edition’s published rates and an exchange rate of approximately $1.14 per €1, the reference prices are approximately $1,705 for the Congress Pass, $2,273 for Congress plus Awards, $2,273 for Congress plus the Investment & Finance Forum, and $2,842 for the All Access Pass. These are reference figures rather than confirmed 2027 prices.

Startup & investor opportunities

The event is particularly relevant to companies developing infrastructure technologies, AI infrastructure solutions, energy systems, cooling technologies, connectivity platforms and digital infrastructure services. Startups can use the congress environment to introduce solutions to operators, investors, technology partners and potential customers.

Investment opportunities are also a major part of the event. The Investment & Finance Forum brings together investors, infrastructure funds, financial institutions, operators and advisers to discuss capital requirements, project financing, asset value and development strategies.

The investment programme can cover subjects such as AI infrastructure demand, power constraints, project risk, financing structures, site selection, exit strategies and long-term infrastructure value. Access to some specialist investment sessions requires an appropriate investment-focused pass.

Exhibitors & technology companies

The exhibition brings together companies involved throughout the digital infrastructure supply chain. Confirmed exhibitors include Ecolab, Delta Electronics Netherlands, Karpower Valley, OneQode, Daikin Applied Europe, Khazna Data Center, Rittal, Serban, Crestchic, Accelsius, Avtron Power Solutions, Belimo Automation, CAP INGELEC and CBRE.

The broader exhibitor community includes organisations working in cooling, electrical equipment, power generation, facility infrastructure, engineering, construction, connectivity, data centre operations and technology services. Major industry names represented within the event ecosystem include Schneider Electric, Vertiv, Eaton, ABB, Siemens, Legrand, Honeywell and other infrastructure technology providers.

Visitors can use the exhibition to compare technologies, meet suppliers, investigate new infrastructure solutions and arrange follow-up discussions with companies relevant to upcoming projects.

Networking & business meetings

Networking is one of the central features of Datacloud Global Congress. The event is designed around senior-level relationship building, with dedicated networking areas, hosted receptions, VIP spaces and structured business meetings.

The Connect Zone and networking areas provide opportunities for delegates to arrange conversations with potential partners, customers, suppliers and investors. The event also includes community meet-ups and specialist networking sessions for particular parts of the infrastructure ecosystem.

The official event highlights the scale of its business networking, reporting thousands of connections and more than a thousand meetings associated with its audience. The combination of scheduled meetings and informal receptions gives delegates multiple ways to develop professional relationships.

Event rules & visitor information

All attendees should register through the official event system and carry a valid event badge while inside the venue. The organiser states that badges are required for access to meeting areas and that unbadged guests cannot simply enter private meeting spaces.

Visitors should follow venue security procedures and any instructions provided by event staff. Specialist sessions, private roundtables, VIP areas and invitation-only activities may require additional approval or specific access.

Other important visitor considerations include:

• Badge requirement: Keep the official event badge visible while attending.
• Meeting access: Guests entering meeting rooms must have appropriate event credentials.
• Specialist sessions: Some forums and roundtables have restricted access.
• Press access: Qualified professional journalists can apply for complimentary press accreditation.
• Dietary requirements: Delegates should notify the organiser about allergies or dietary requirements during registration.
• Wi-Fi: Dedicated network information is available around the venue.
• Support: Event staff and the badge collection desk can assist with on-site questions.

How to get there

The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès is located in the centre of Cannes on Boulevard de la Croisette. Its central position makes it practical for delegates staying in the surrounding city centre and waterfront areas.

International visitors should check French entry and visa requirements before travelling. Delegates who need a visa support letter can first register for the event and then follow the organiser’s procedure for requesting an official attendance confirmation.

Cannes is served by rail, road and nearby air connections, making the venue accessible for international delegates. Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is the principal international airport serving the wider region, with onward connections to Cannes available by public transport, taxi and private transfer.

Public transport & parking

The central location of the Palais des Festivals makes public transport a practical option for many delegates. Cannes railway station is within the city centre and provides rail connections to other destinations along the French Riviera and the wider French rail network.

Delegates arriving by car can use parking facilities around the Palais des Festivals. Venue information for the wider Palais facilities indicates that parking is available directly beneath the complex, including designated accessible spaces and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Because parking capacity can be busy during major conferences, visitors should consider arriving early or using rail and local public transport where practical.

Accommodation areas

The official accommodation partner for Datacloud Global Congress is bnetwork, which provides negotiated rates at selected partner hotels for registered attendees. Delegates can use the official accommodation service to identify participating hotels and arrange their stay.

The most convenient accommodation areas are around the Palais des Festivals, central Cannes and the Croisette. Staying within walking distance can make it easier to attend early networking activities, return to the venue between meetings and participate in evening receptions.

Other parts of Cannes and nearby Riviera communities can provide additional accommodation choices. Delegates travelling without a car may wish to prioritise locations close to the railway station or central public transport connections.

Accessibility

Datacloud states that it is committed to creating an environment in which all participants can access and participate in its events. Visitors with specific accessibility requirements are encouraged to contact the organiser before attending so that suitable arrangements can be discussed.

The Palais des Festivals is designed as a major international conference venue and provides accessible facilities. Delegates should communicate individual requirements in advance, particularly when assistance, accessible seating or specific arrangements are needed.

Dietary requirements and allergies can also be communicated to the event team during registration. The organiser states that it will make reasonable efforts to accommodate declared dietary needs.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition brought together a large international audience from across the digital infrastructure ecosystem, with participation from major technology companies, cloud providers, data centre operators, investors and infrastructure specialists. The programme addressed the growing infrastructure requirements associated with AI and high-performance computing.

Key themes included power availability, nuclear energy, sustainable cooling, water efficiency, onsite power generation, financing models, edge infrastructure and workforce development. Specialist programming included an Investment & Finance Forum, a Nuclear for AI Summit, talent-focused sessions and senior leadership discussions.

The event also featured keynote participation from executives representing Microsoft, Meta, Compass Datacenters and other major infrastructure organisations. The exhibition floor provided a broad showcase of equipment and services covering power, cooling, connectivity, construction and data centre operations.

The Datacloud Awards added a separate networking and recognition component, bringing together senior representatives from operators, hyperscalers, investors, technology companies and professional advisers.

Official registration & tickets

Registration for Datacloud Global Congress 2027 is available through the official event website. Delegates should select the pass corresponding to their intended participation, particularly if they want access to the Investment & Finance Forum or Datacloud Awards.

The official registration system provides access to the congress pass options and event information. Professional journalists can apply separately for press accreditation, while companies interested in exhibiting, sponsoring or arranging meeting space can contact the event team.

For the most current ticket availability, access conditions, accommodation information and programme updates, visitors should use the official Datacloud Global Congress registration and information pages.