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.
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 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.
- Next Gen Business.
- Next Gen Tech.
3 days. 3 themes.
WED 15.4.
people: Career & Networking
For: Students, Career changers, HR, Recruiters.
Access: Open to All.
Time: 9:00 - 17:00.
THU 16.4.
business: Spring Seminar
For: C-Level, Sales, developers, DC ecosystem enablers.
Access: Registration required.
Time: 9:00 - 17:00.
FRI 17.4.
tech: deep tech seminar
For: Engineers, Architects, Designer, Tech Leads and Experts.
Access: Registration required.
Time: 9:00 - 17:00.
Program.
Note! The schedule or subject may change.
TBA
Career stories, Data Center industry as a employer.
9:30-10:00
Registration & COFFEE
10:00-10:10
Opening: "The Next Gen Launchpad"
TBA, Finnish Data Center Association, FDCA
10:10-10:35
The Business of AI: From Hype to Revenue
Jenni Roivas, communinity manager, AI Finland
10:35-11:00
The AI Engine: GPU Economics & Leasing
TBA
11:00-11:25
Next Gen Compute: AI compute.
TBA, DELL & AMD
11:25-11:50
AI Connectivity: The Nervous System
Mikhail Lenko, Cutomer CTO Nokia Enterprise Europe.
11:50-12:15
Hyperscale Engineering.
TBA, Rittal
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
TBA, Fingrid
14:05-14:30
Hub Strategy: why kouvola?
Aleksandra Airikainen, Director, City of Kouvula
14:30-14:55
ESG: AI carbon footprint.
TBA, Sitowise
14:55-15:20
THE EU COMISSION DATA CENTER ENERGY EFFICIENCY PACKAGE.
FDCA
15:20-15:30
Closing Remarks
Host
15:30-16:00
Networking
TBA
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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