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
29.09.2026 (7:30am)
The last chance to secure your spot.
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
- 28.10. Conference ticket
- 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 opens soon.
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.
Finnish Data Center Association, FDCA Board.
13:10-13:35
ai development trends & the new nordics ai group.
Opening Keynote, New Nordics AI
13:35-14:00
THE DEMAND SIDE - A EUROPEAN AI PERSPECTIVE.
Mistral AI, TBA
14:00-14:30
NORDIC POLICY DIALOGUE - EU LANDSCAPE, NATIONAL UPDATES & PUBLIC PERCEPTION.
Finnish Data Center Association, FDCA Board.
14:30-15:00
COFFEE AND NETWORKING BREAK.
15:00-15:30
NORDIC RESOURCE CHALLENGES - GRID CAPASITY, HEAT REUSE AND WATER USAGE.
Panel discussion.
15:30-16:00
solutions - how nordic data center operators contribute
Panel discussion.
16:00-16:20
listening to critical voices - the water question.
TBA
16:20-16:30
closing remarks and handoff.
FDCA, TBA
INVITATION-ONLY
16:30-17:00
Registration
17:00-17:10
Welcome & Refreshments
17:10-17:15
Welcome show
17:15-17:25
Welcome Speech
Antti Poikola, Executive Director, FDCA
17:25-17:45
Fortum
Simon-Erik Ollus, Executive Vice President
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
9:00-9:15
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Antti Poikola, Executive Director, Finnish Data Center Association, FDCA
9:15-9:45
Keynote nvidia.
Jeff Hammond, Distinguished Engineer, NVIDIA
9:45-10:05
fireside chat.
schnEider electric
TBA
10:15-10:45
Coffee Break & Networking.
10:45-11:15
Keynote
TBA
11:15-11:35
expert dialogue: tech & business.
ABB
Alberto Pagano, Global Data Center Segment Manager
11:35-12:00
Business Keynote
Nancy Rademaker, Internation keynote speaker
12:10-13:40
Lunch & Networking
13:40-14:00
expert session: tech & business
Dell & AMD, TBA
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
OPERATOR-LED PARTNER DISCUSSION.
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
executive insight: tech
huawei europe
Michel Fraisse, CTO & Vice President, Huawei Europe, Digital Power
15:40-16:00
TBA
16:00-16:15
Closing Remarks
16:30-17:30
social hour
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.