spring seminar - extended version
The Next Gen. People. Business. Tech.
15.-17.4.2026, messukeskus conference centre, co-located with Sähkö electricity fair
BIGGER. BROADER. BETTER.
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.
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
Time: 9:00 - 17:00.
ThU 16.4. business: Spring Seminar
Time: 9:00 - 17:00.
FRI 17.4. tech: deep tech seminar
Time: 9:00 - 16:00.
Explore each day.

WED 15.4. people: Career & Networking DAY.
Highlights: Recruitment booths, clinics, "meet the industry" panel, career coaching, walk-in interviews, speed networking.

THU 16.4. business: Spring Seminar.
Highlights: High-level keynotes, market outlooks, matchmaking.

FRI 17.4. tech: deep tech seminar.
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.
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
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
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
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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