Energy for Data Centres: Grid Integration and
Co-location with Power Assets 2027
16 - 17 March 2027 | Amsterdam
Energy for Data Centres: Grid Integration & Co-location with Power Assets 2027 brings together data centre, energy, and power leaders to explore grid access, dedicated generation, co-location, renewable energy, battery storage, microgrids, and intelligent energy management for reliable, scalable, and sustainable data centre growth.
Energy for Data Centres: Grid Integration & Co-location with Power Assets 2027
Energy for Data Centres: Grid Integration & Co-location with Power Assets 2027 is a leading forum addressing one of the most critical challenges facing the digital infrastructure industry: securing reliable, scalable, and cost-effective power for rapidly expanding data centre capacity.As AI, cloud computing, and high-performance computing drive unprecedented electricity demand, data centre operators are exploring new approaches to power procurement, grid integration, and energy infrastructure. The conference brings together data centre operators, utilities, energy companies, power producers, investors, developers, and technology providers to examine the evolving relationship between data centres and power assets.Key discussions will cover grid connection strategies, co-location with generation assets, renewable energy, battery storage, microgrids, dedicated power, PPAs, backup generation, and intelligent energy management.Participants will gain practical insights into overcoming grid constraints, improving power resilience, managing energy costs, and integrating sustainable power solutions. Through expert presentations and real-world case studies, the event explores how integrated energy strategies can support the next generation of reliable, efficient, and sustainable digital infrastructure.
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Speakers
Joachim Bohn
Senior Manager Energy Portfolio
and Strategic Power Delivery
Maincubes
Carolle Vallee
Director of Procurement
Tillion Data Centers
Roy Maxwell
Director ESG & Products
Kevlinx Data Centres
Matthias Haymoz
Executive Director
SDEA
Paul Kessler
Project Development - Data Centers Lead Expert
EDP Renewables
Sandra Klackenborn
Head of Sustainability
Arelion
Stacy Van Dolah-Evans
Chief Solutions Officer
Heim Datacenter
Alexandre Viana de Miranda
Business Lead, Cloud Infrastructure
Microsoft
Martijn Van Wijngaarden
Global Director of Energy
Solutions
Iron Mountain
Michiel De Roij
Senior Director
DIGITAL REALTY
Laurens van Reijen
Managing Director
LCL DATA CENTERS
Paolo Bertoldi
Senior Expert and Project
Leader
European Commission
Stephan Segbers
Board Member
RheinEnergie
Babak Falsafi
President
SDEA
Testimonials
"Thank you very much. It was also my pleasure to participate and I’m looking forward to our next
project"National Information Security Officer, Vattenfall
"Great organization! I really enjoyed the international character: so many different participants from different countries and perspectives and all that was very valuable."VP Infrastructure Economics, E.ON
"I find all the presentations very relevant to the challenges we are going to deal with. It is good to understand the trends as well as hear the experience from other colleagues on how they are approaching those challenges"GM & CEO, CEZ
"Thank you very much for the opportunity to speak. It was great working with you and the pleasure was mine as well to get to know you. I’m also interested in further collaborations. It’s a good thing that you got going here. Unfortunately, this time I was not able to participate full time, I hope next time this will be possible again."Head of SAS Engineering, Swissgrid
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Post-conference Documentation Package
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Post-conference Documentation Package
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Who Should Attend?
Industry Focus
Data Centre Operators & Developers
Hyperscale Cloud & Digital Infrastructure Companies
Electric Utilities & Power Suppliers
Transmission System Operators (TSOs)
Distribution System Operators (DSOs)
Independent Power Producers (IPPs)
Renewable Energy Developers & Power Producers
Gas-Fired & Dispatchable Power Generation Companies
Battery Energy Storage Developers & Operators
Energy Trading & Power Procurement Companies
PPA & Energy Sourcing Providers
On-Site Power & Distributed Generation Companies
Microgrid & Dedicated Power Solution Providers
Electrical Grid & Power Infrastructure Companies
Energy Infrastructure Investors & Developers
Job Titles
Head of Data Centre Energy / Power
Director of Energy Strategy – Data Centres
Head of Power Procurement
Director of Energy Procurement & Sourcing
Grid Connection / Grid Integration Manager
Head of Energy Infrastructure
Director of Power Infrastructure Development
Energy & Utilities Director – Data Centres
Head of Power Supply & Energy Management
PPA & Renewable Energy Procurement Manager
Power Generation Development Director
Head of Energy Partnerships & Power Projects
Data Centre Energy Strategy Manager
Director of Grid & Power Development
Energy Markets & Power Trading Manager
Venue
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NH Amsterdam Zuid
Address: Van Leijenberghlaan 221, 1082 GG Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Data Centres Are in a Race for Power: Why Grid Capacity Is Becoming the Next Major Bottleneck
The rapid growth of AI and hyperscale data centres is transforming digital infrastructure — but securing sufficient reliable, scalable and grid-connected power is becoming one of the industry's biggest challenges.As electricity demand rises, data-centre developers and operators are facing growing pressure around grid capacity, interconnection, power reliability, energy storage and infrastructure timelines.
Data Centres Are in a Race for Power: Why Grid Capacity Is Becoming the Next Major Bottleneck
The rapid growth of AI and hyperscale data centres is transforming digital infrastructure — but securing sufficient reliable, scalable and grid-connected power is becoming one of the industry's biggest challenges.As electricity demand rises, data-centre developers and operators are facing growing pressure around grid capacity, interconnection, power reliability, energy storage and infrastructure timelines.
Key issues shaping the market
Grid capacity is becoming a critical constraint Existing infrastructure may struggle to accommodate rapidly increasing data-centre loads without significant investment and expansion.Energy storage can provide flexibility BESS can support peak management, grid balancing and resilience, but effective deployment depends on regulatory, permitting and utility frameworks.Behind-the-meter solutions have limitations On-site generation and microgrids can strengthen resilience, but they cannot fully replace the scale and coordination of the wider electricity grid.Grid connection is becoming a strategic priority Securing power is no longer simply about availability. Developers must consider capacity, interconnection, infrastructure, timelines and power quality.AI is accelerating the challenge As AI workloads drive higher electricity consumption, power availability is becoming an increasingly important factor in data-centre site selection, development and investment.
The bigger question
The future of data-centre growth will depend not only on how much electricity can be generated, but how effectively that power can be connected, managed, stored and delivered where it is needed.This makes grid integration, renewable energy, BESS, flexible demand, PPAs and power co-location increasingly important to the next generation of data-centre infrastructure.These critical issues will be explored at Energy for Data Centre: Grid Integration & Co-location with Power Assets 2027, bringing together data-centre, energy, utility and power infrastructure leaders in Amsterdam.