Data Center Event 2026
Data Center Event 2026
Meet the rulemakers
and touch the technology
Let's meet on September 28, 2027
All end-users still have the opportunity to claim their tickets for free until midnight on September 22nd.
The event will take place in English.
Guests are welcome to arrive from 8:00 a.m., with the professional program scheduled to run from 9:00 a.m. until its conclusion at 6:00 p.m.
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Planned date
2027 September 28th, Tuesday
BUDAPEST | HUNGEXPO
Congress Center
Second Floor
Industry Leading Speakers
President of Austrian Data Center Association
He had the opportunity to lead the development of the Vienna site from a national pioneer to a key…
Senior Analyst EMEA at DatacenterHawk
With over two decades of experience in the data center industry, Sylvie Le Roy, Senior…
Secretary General of the European Data Centre Association (EUDCA)
Since January 2024, Michael Winterson is the current Secretary General of the EUDCA…
Board Member & NTA Coordinator at EUDCA,
Managing Director at DDCA
An experienced builder, specialist, and promoter of digital infrastructure in the Netherlands…
Vice-Chair and Board Member of the Czech and Slovak Digital Infrastructure Association
Evzenie Tohami is Vice-Chair and Board Member of the Czech and Slovak Digital Infrastructure…
President of the IT Infrastructure and Data Center Section at the ICT Association of Slovenia
Branko Jovanović co-founded ADVANT d.o.o. in 1998 in Ljubljana, which has since become…
International Specification Engineer at Socomec
He has had the opportunity to support the development of resilient and efficient low-voltage…
Policy Assistant (DG ENER) at the European Commission
Sacha Lachmann works in the Energy Efficiency Unit of the European Commission’s Directorate-General…
Director of the Technical Support Department
Head of the State Data Center complex at Kragujevac, Serbia, with more than 23 years of experience…
Chief Marketing Officer at Polarise
He holds the role of Chief Marketing Officer at Polarise, an AI infrastructure start-up from Germany.
Data Center Market Expert at PLDCA
An accomplished strategic executive and data center specialist with 20 years of robust experience…
President of Croatian Data Centre Association
Goran Đoreski is Managing Director for Croatia at Digital Realty, a global provider of…
Global Market Development Data Centers at Georg Fischer Piping Systems
Mark has a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and has been employed by GF for more than 25 years…
Board Member at Markoja d.o.o
Boris Markoja is Founder and Board Member of Markoja d.o.o., a Croatian telecom infrastructure…
Director of Data Center Unit at H1 Systems LLC.
Imre Ökrös is Director of the Data Center Business Unit at H1 Systems LLC., where he leads the…
DC Solution Design and Consulting Expert at Enel PS
Milos Stojkovic is an engineer-consultant with 15 years of experience in Data Center Business. He…
Prefab Sales Specialist at Schneider Electric
Sergio has worked for company AST MODULAR since 2007, established in Barcelona, one of the first in…
Managing Director at .bieker kontinental, HUNDCA member
Máté Kovács has been working in the data center industry for almost eight years. During this time,…
Organiser of DATACENTER EVENT, President of HUNDCA
Since 2024, Ferenc Kiss has been the founder and organiser of the DATACENTER EVENT conference…
Chief Executive Officer at Rackhost, HUNDCA member
Gergely is the founder of several IT-related companies. He graduated with a degree in economics and…
Vice President of HUNDCA, Managing Director of H1 Systems
Mihály Németh is Managing Director and co-owner of H1 Systems, a Hungarian engineering company that…
Data Center Event 2026 | Program
| Start | End | Title | Presenter | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8:00 |
9:00 |
Welcome catering, Registration |
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9:00 |
9:10 |
Opening |
Ferenc Kiss / dr. Gergely Farkas |
DCE |
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9:10 |
9:30 |
EUDCA roles to help the NTAs and Europe’s Data Centre Future |
Michael Winterson |
EUDCA |
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9:30 |
9:50 |
Why Datacenters are Important for the European Commission? |
Sacha Lachmann |
European Commission |
|
9:50 |
10:05 |
CEE Region Datacenter Market Outlook |
Sylvie Neau Le Roy |
DatacenterHawk |
|
10:05 |
10:20 |
The work behind the Polish market growth |
Krystian Pypłacz |
PLDCA |
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10:20 |
10:35 |
A working concept: State Data Centers in Serbia |
Boban Mihailovic |
DCAS |
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10:35 |
10:50 |
Enel PS Engineering – Where AI Meets Infrastructure |
Milos Stojkovic |
ENEL PS |
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10:50 |
11:30 |
Coffee break, Networking, Exhibition |
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11:30 |
11:45 |
Following EED in live, reused waste heat project in Austria |
Martin Madlo |
ADCA |
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11:45 |
12:00 |
AI-in-a-Box: From Complexity to Agility in Data Center Deployment |
Sergio Verano Luri |
Schneider Electric |
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12:00 |
12:15 |
Invest or quit? Race with the global players |
Goran Doreski / Boris Markoja |
HRDCA |
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12:15 |
12:30 |
Why the CEE region, why Hungary? |
Máté Kovács, Mihály Németh |
HUNDCA |
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12:30 |
13:00 |
Panel discussion, Associations work and its benefit for the members |
Stijn Grove, Branko Jovanovic, Evzenie Tohami, Krystian Pypłacz, Gergely Csapó |
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13:00 |
14:30 |
Lunch, Networking, Exhibition |
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14:30 |
14:45 |
Building an AI-sovereign Europe |
Marc Gazivoda |
Polarise |
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14:45 |
15:00 |
Reliable, High-Performance DLC Piping Infrastructure |
Mark Bulmer |
Georg Fischer |
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15:00 |
15:15 |
Engineering Power Solutions for Data Centres |
Luka Grahek |
SOCOMEC |
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15:15 |
15:30 |
Not the Arctic. Not the Tropics. The Hardest Climate Is Home. |
Imre Ökrös |
H1 Systems |
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15:30 |
16:15 |
Panel discussion, How to develop the region, how to gain investors |
Michael Winterson, Stijn Grove, Marc Gazivoda, Martin Madlo, Ferenc Kiss |
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16:15 |
16:30 |
Closing, Prize Draw |
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16:30 |
18:00 |
Networking session, cheese and wine tasting |
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Guests are welcome to arrive from 8:00 a.m., with the professional program scheduled to run from 9:00 a.m. until its conclusion at 6:00 p.m.
Danilo's Party — Networking
When the sessions wrap up, the networking begins. Join fellow data center professionals at Danilo’s Party — a relaxed evening at the atmospheric Ham Bar of Zenit Hotel Budapest, over drinks, local delicacies and good conversation.
From 20:00 · Food & drinks at your own expense · Entry with conference badge only.
EXHIBITORS
Several of last year's exhibitors are already sure to return
Since 1991, Rosenberger Optical Solutions & Infrastructure (Rosenberger OSI) has been a trusted name in fibre-based connectivity. As a pioneer in IT cabling and infrastructure services, they deliver future-ready solutions for data centers, LANs, mobile networks, and industrial applications.
At Chatsworth Products (CPI), the mission is to address today’s critical Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure and industrial enclosure needs with products and services that power and protect your ever-growing technology investment.
ROSI-Systems enters the dynamically evolving and exciting world of Data Centers and Server Rooms with premium quality products and product support.
Our mission is to offer the optimal solution for our clients, understanding the business goals of our customers and to accompany them through supporting their processes.
Sunbird Software is changing the way data centers are being managed. With a focus on real user scenarios for real customer problems, we help data center operators manage tasks and processes faster and more efficient than ever before, while saving costs and improving availability.
We are a planner and designer office. Founded in Frankfurt am Main, we have been developing high-quality architecture for 20 years and we opened our second office in Budapest 4 years ago.
Locally, nationally, internationally – always with the planning method BIM.
Legrand delivers highly customizable, modular infrastructure for power, cooling, containment, and data networks—engineered for performance, reliability, and sustainability. With trusted, expert brands like Starline, Raritan, Minkels, USystems, Server Technology, and more we help data centers.
We deliver tailored, efficient and reliable solutions that optimize performance, scalability and energy efficiency. Our certified team covers the full project lifecycle, from design and construction through to operations management.
We provide end-to-end services across the full data center lifecycle — from concept development and audit through design, build, and long-term operation. Our work spans structured cabling, thermal management, UPS and power infrastructure, and AI-ready high-density environments.
IN-EX is an architecture and engineering consultancy with more than 30 years of engineering experience and over 10 years dedicated to data centre projects. The company provides integrated multidisciplinary design services for mission-critical facilities.
With a rich history in industrial innovation since 1802, GF delivers Excellence in Flow through mission-critical products for the safe, sustainable transport of water and fluids across buildings, industry and infrastructure. Headquartered in Switzerland, GF employs around 13,300 professionals in 46 countries.
SmartEra Consulting Kft. is a Hungarian engineering and IT company supporting the design and implementation of data center, network, and electrical infrastructures – from concept and system integration through to commissioning. Its focus is operational reliability, standards compliance, and scalable, energy-efficient systems.
IT KLIMA Service Ltd. has been a key player in the Hungarian data center market since 2005, delivering comprehensive, energy-efficient solutions from design and implementation through to operation and maintenance. As the exclusive Hungarian distributor of STULZ, it provides advanced precision cooling technology, complemented by Panduit rack, power, cabling and infrastructure monitoring solutions.
One Solutions is the business unit of One Hungary serving medium-sized and large enterprises. Its portfolio includes data centre and cloud infrastructure services, connectivity, cybersecurity, IoT and managed IT solutions.
Data Center Event · 29 Sep 2026 · Budapest
Business Passport
These exhibitors are giving away prizes at Data Center Event 2026. Visit a participating booth and scan its QR code to enter that prize’s draw — here’s who’s giving away what.
ENEL PS
Data-center design, build & operations
ing EN 50600 Class 4 data-center visit in SerbiaEnd-user data-center owners & operators only
IT KLIMA Service
Precision cooling & infrastructure
ing STULZ Factory Tour in Hamburg (for 2)Incl. hotel & meals · end-user data-center operators only
SmartEra Consulting
Data-center consulting & optimization
ing Data Center Resilience Assessment & Optimization Package (2-day)End-user server-room & data-center operators only
Georg Fischer
Flow solutions & data-center infrastructure
ing Exclusive experience at GF Headquarters, SchaffhausenGuided HQ & factory tour · for 2 winners
Rosenberger-OSI
Optical solutions & infrastructure
ing Manufacturing & Logistics Center tour in TaksonyOpen to event visitors · 2 winners, lunch included
Chatsworth Products (CPI)
Racks, cabinets & power infrastructure
ing Data Centre Performance Health CheckData-centre owners, managers & operators only
.bieker
Architecture & general planning for data centres
ing Insights into planning methods for data centre projectsOpen to visitors · not to architectural or planning firms
Legrand
Power, cooling & data-centre infrastructure
ing Legrand rear door cooling demo Lego setOpen to all event visitors · recommended age 6-99
H1 Systems
Data center design, construction & operations
ing Exclusive visit to VERTIV Power Customer Experience Center, Bologna1 winner · accommodation & dinner included
H1 Systems
Data center design, construction & operations
ing Exclusive visit to NVIDIA Executive Briefing Center, Munich1 winner · accommodation & dinner included
One Solutions
Data-centre & cloud infrastructure services
ing Exclusive DC10 Data Center Tour1 winner · guided visit with One Solutions experts
Confirmed prizes — more coming soon as sponsors return their form