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spring seminar - extended version

The Next Gen. People. Business. Tech. 

15.-17.4.2026, messukeskus conference centre, co-located with Sähkö electricity fair


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BIGGER. BROADER. BETTER.

This year our traditional Spring Seminar has grown into a comprehensive 3 day experience. By co-locating with the Sähkö Electricity Fair (15 000 visitors), we are taking over the Messukeskus Conference Centre to explore our annual theme The Next Gen. 

We have dedicated each day to a specific pillar of the industry: People, Business and Tech. Whether you scouting talent, closing deals or solving engineering challenges, there is a dedicated day for you.


the next gen. 

In 2026, we are focusing on three core areas. The Next Gen is a year-long journey into building what comes next: 
Next Gen People - The talent driving the industry. 
Next Gen Business - The strategies for sustainable growth. 
Next Gen Tech - The Innovation shaping our future. 

Finland's premier industry event. From Spring launch to autumn impact. 

3 days. 3 themes.

Three focused days for talent, business, and deep tech.

WED 15.4. people: Career & Networking DAY

For: Students, Career changers, HR, Recruiters, people interested in technical tasks, maintenance, safety, and IT environments.

Access: Open to All. No registration required.

Time: 9:00 - 17:00.


ThU 16.4. business: Spring Seminar

For: Top leadership, Management, Sales, developers, DC ecosystem enablers. 

Access: Registration required

Time: 9:00 - 17:00.


Registration

FRI 17.4. tech: deep tech seminar

For: Engineers, Architects, Designer, Tech Leads and Experts. 

Access: Registration required.

Time: 9:00 - 16:00.


Registration

Explore each day. 

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WED 15.4. people: Career & Networking DAY. 

The Finnish data center ecosystem is expanding rapidly, but our workforce needs to keep pace. For the first time, we are launching a dedicated day to bridge this gap. This event is about more than just filling vacancies; it is about marketing the industry itself.

We are inviting companies to step up as ambassadors—to show students and professionals why this sector offers the most exciting career paths in tech. Whether you are looking for fresh graduates or experienced career-changers, this is your platform to showcase your company culture, demystify the data center world, and secure the talent required to keep Finland connected.

Highlights: Recruitment booths, clinics, "meet the industry" panel, career coaching, walk-in interviews, speed networking.

two people shaking hands in front of a laptop

THU 16.4. business: Spring Seminar. 

Join us for the centerpiece of our spring season, driven by our visionary theme: "The Next Gen." This gathering is more than a market analysis; it serves as the exciting launchpad for our major autumn flagship event Future Data Summit.

The conversation around AI is shifting from potential to production. We are moving beyond the buzzwords to address the concrete business realities of High-Performance Computing. This session cuts through the hype, offering deep market intelligence on the infrastructure actually required to support the next wave of technology. From investment forecasts to the physical demands of high-density hardware, we are gathering the experts defining the new ROI.  

Highlights: High-level keynotes, market outlooks, matchmaking.

tilt-shift photography of green computer motherboard

FRI 17.4. tech: deep tech seminar. 

For the first time, we are dedicating a full day to the engineering reality behind the cloud. This is a dedicated day designed for the infrastructure experts, specialists, and technical leads who build the physical layers of our industry.

Co-located with the Electricity Fair, we are diving deep into the critical convergence of power systems and data center technology. As workloads densify and grid constraints tighten, the challenge isn't just about software; it's about physics. Join us for a rigorous exploration of the power, cooling, and hardware solutions defining the next generation.

Highlights: Tech deep-dives, keynotes, solutions demos.

Registration is now open for spring seminar!

Capacity is limited to 250 participants, so please secure your seat.

Business 16.4. Deep Tech 17.4. 

Program.

Note! The schedule or subject may change.

9:00

ovet auki, doors open. 


  • Rekrytointi- ja koulutuspisteet, Recruitment & education booths. 
  • Työpaikkoja – avoimet haastattelut, jobs – walk-in interviews. Adecco.
  • LinkedIn- ja CV-klinikat,  LinkedIn and CV clinics. Adecco.
  • Käytännön demot: kaapelointi, IT-kaapit, UPS-järjestelmät, hands-on demos: cabling, IT cabinets, UPS.

  • Leimapassi palkintoineen, stamp pass with prizes

  • Datakeskus uravalintatyökalu, data center career selector tool

  • Datakeskussimulaatiopeli, data center simulation game: 

    • Kaksi pelipistettä paikan päällä, two gaming stations on-site



10:00 - 10:25

avaus & datakeskus 101, opening & data center 101

TBA 


11:00 - 11:25

ekosysteemi: kuka tekee mitä? ecosystem: who does what?

TBA, Eaton Electric & Sami Niiranen, Sitowise 


12:00 - 12:25

miten saan paikan? & uratarina 1. How do I get the job? & career story 1

TBA 


13:00 - 13:25

urapolut ja kasvu & uratarinat 2-3. Career paths and growth & career stories 2-3.

TBA, DayOne & Granlund 


14:00 - 15:25

päivä datakeskuksessa. A day in the data center

TBA, Verne Global & Enersense. 


15:00 - 15:25

datakeskus 101, opening & data center 101

TBA


9:00-10:00

Registration & COFFEE



10:00-10:10

Opening: "The Next Gen Launchpad"

Antti "Jogi" Poikola, Managing Director, Finnish Data Center Association, FDCA


10:10-10:35

The Business of AI: From Hype to Revenue

Jenni Porvari, Community Manager, AI Finland



10:35-11:00

The AI Engine: GPU Economics & Leasing

Jorge Santos, Chief Operating Officer, Verda



11:00-11:25

Next Gen Compute: AI compute. 

Jiri Vidgren, Sr. Solution Architect DELL &  TBA, AMD



11:25-11:50

AI Connectivity: The Nervous System

Mikhail Lenko, Customer CTO Nokia Enterprise Europe. 


11:50-12:15

TBA.
Philipp David Becker, Head of Competence Center IT Projects, Rittal GmbH & Co. KG 




12:15-13:15

Lunch



13:15-13:40

Nordic DC Radar: Planned Projects.

TBA, Data center operator



13:40-14:05

Energy Strategy: Grid Capacity & Connections

Risto Kuusi, Senior Advisor, Fingrid (TSO)



14:05-14:30

"Hub Strategy: why kouvola?"

Aleksandra Airikainen, Director, City of Kouvola


14:30-14:55

"ESG: AI carbon footprint "

Emma Kaasinen, Account Director, Sitowise



14:55-15:20

THE EU COMmISSION DATA CENTER ENERGY EFFICIENCY PACKAGE.

Antti "Jogi" Poikola, Managing Director, Finnish Data Center Association, FDCA



15:20-15:30

Closing Remarks

Host



15:30-16:00

Networking

9:00-10:00

Registration & COFFEE



10:00-10:25

Opening keynote: AI server platforms in 2026 and what they demand from the data center"

TBA, DELL


10:25-10:50

Cooling for AI-ready data halls

TBA, Schneider Electric


10:50-11:05

coffee break (15 min)


11:05-11:30

Power architecture & protection 
coordination for high-density loads: 
selectivity, power quality, and IT–facility 
interfaces

TBA, ABB


11:30-11:55

AI load dynamics and resilience

Jussi Vihersalo, Head of Business Development, Critical Power Solutions & Data Centers, Eaton Electrical EMEA



11:55-12:20

Intelligent Power Distribution for AI Clusters.

TBA, Legrand


12:20-13:20

lunch break 60 min


13:20-13:35

What “data center contracting” really means. INTRO TALK.

Erdem Büyükaslan, project manager, atNorth, (moderator)


13:35-14:00

Delivering AI-ready data centers. EXPERT DISCUSSION. 

Erdem Büyükaslan, project manager, atNorth, (moderator)

Jari Innanen, Vice-president, Granlund (commissioning)

Ari Kurvi, Senior advisor, Fira Rakennus (project lead)

TBA, Eltel Networks, (contractor)


14:00-14:25

Power monitoring in data centers

TBA, Socomec. 








Partner with us.

15.4. career & networking
2 000€

Partner packages do not include structures. Non-FDCA member partner packages + 500€

Contact us​​​​
  •  Event space 4 sqm
  •  Bar table with chairs
  •  Stage time (shared, joint)
  • Partner & lunch passes x 3
  •  Host a workshop or clinic
  •  One member for event working group
  •  Logo placement
16.4. spring seminar
2 300€

Partner packages do not include structures. Non-FDCA member partner packages + 500€

Contact us
  •  Event space 4 sqm
  •  Bar table with chairs
  •  Partner & lunch passes x 3
  •  Logo placement
both days 15. - 16.4
3 200€

Partner packages do not include structures. Non-FDCA member partner packages + 500€

Contact Us​​
  •  Event space 4 sqm
  •  Bar table with chairs
  •  Stage time (15.4) & elevator pitch (16.4.)
  •  Partner & lunch passes x 3
  •  Host a workshop or clinic
  •  One member for event working group
  •  Logo placement

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Event space 101AB, Messukeskus
Event space, Messukeskus.

THE venue.


Messukeskus conference centre. 
Event space 101AB
Congress Wing: Rautatieläisenkatu 3
Southern Entrance: Messuaukio 1

Conference Centre Parking: Ratamestarinkatu 13. Helsinki, 00520


Our stand: Visit us in Hall 6, Stand 6n10

Access: Note! Sähkö Electricity fair is professional event. Fairs require registration.