Data Center Nation 2025 - Zurich | Data Center Nation | 24 November 2025 | Zurich Exhibition Hall, Wallisellenstrasse 49, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland

The Swiss data center market is a hub of innovation and growth, projected to reach USD 2.78 billion by 2027. This upward trajectory is fueled by Switzerland’s unique advantages, including access to free cooling, secure and reliable power supplies, robust connectivity, and a global reputation for technical excellence. Leading cloud providers like Microsoft, Google, and Oracle are investing in the region, establishing cloud regions to meet growing demand. Switzerland’s focus on technology also drives advancements in AI, IoT, and 5G.

It is widely recognized as one of the most advanced data center markets in Western Europe, ranking third in the global Data Center Risk Index. It boasts an IT capacity of 133 MW and attracts annual investments of CHF 200–400 million for new developments.

As sustainability becomes a cornerstone of the industry, Swiss data centers are aligning with stringent environmental standards by leveraging renewable energy and innovative cooling solutions. This commitment enhances Switzerland’s reputation as a global leader in eco friendly infrastructure.

Following the success of previous editions, the event will build upon its legacy as the flagship Swiss data center event. Featuring an expanded agenda and expo, the summit will highlight trends shaping the industry and reinforce importance in the European data center landscape.

Key Topics:
• Hybrid IT & Cloud
• Data Center Sustainability
• Connectivity, 5G, IoT
• DC Real Estate

Event at a glance:
• 600+ Data Center Decision Makers
• 60+ Industry-Leading Speakers
• 30+ Thought Leadership Sessions
• 93% Attendees Have Final Sign-off

2024 Past Speakers

Abdulaziz Omar Al Mubarak
Vice President of Business Development, DataVolt

Ahmed Al Hammadi
Senior Director Data Centre, Etisalat by e&

Alban Hohmann Schauly
Data Center Segment Manager, Africa & Middle East, Caterpillar Electric Power

Alina Sabanska
Mechanical Associate and Design Manager, Red Engineering

Aly Diab
Engineering Manager, BK Gulf

Amro Almashharawi
VP Digital Transformation and IT Advisory Services, Uptime Institute

Andrea Lazzaroli
Head Of Business Marketing, Open Fiber

Andrea Lovato
Chief Future and Solutions Officer, DataVolt

Anna Klaft
Chairwoman, German Datacenter Association

Asim Ansari
Director, General Manager - Edge & Telecoms EMEA & APAC, Airedale

Cyprien Dumont
Senior Analyst, DC Byte

Dame Dawn Childs
CEO, Pure Data Centres Group

Daniel Rodrigo
Global Product Manager Mid-High Power UPS IEC, ABB

Davide Ortisi
CEO, Data Center Nation

Edmar Cabra
Head of Sustainability for MENA, Black & White Engineering

Elie Al Chami
Senior Director, Middle East, Uptime Institute

Fabrice Moizan
Chief Revenue Officer, Gcore

Gareth McElroy
Director of Technical Facilities, Meeza Qatar

Gary Watson
Country Manager, Keppel Data Centres

Gordon Turner
Head of Operations UAE

Graham Easton
UAE General Manager, ENGIE Solutions

Guillermo Delmar
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Syska Hennessy Group

Henry Daunert
CEO, OnValue Technology

Himmath Mohammed
Chief Information Officer (CIO), Gulf Data Hub (GDH)

Iyad Khalas
Director, Technology Consulting Data Center, Cloud and Infrastructure, Protiviti Middle East Member Firm

Johan Nilerud
Senior Director of Strategy and Planning, Khazna Data Centers

John Rippingale
CEO, Sudlows Consulting

Jon Pettitt
CEO, Excool

Kamel Tawil
Managing Director, Equinix - MENA

Karim Ait-Younes
Senior Regional Sales Manager, Head of Sales EMEA, STULZ

Khaled Khatib
Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer, Integrated Dawiyat KSA

Liam Mc Dermott
Sales Development Manager, Grundfos

Lorenzo Fanara
Italian Ambassador in the United Arab Emirates

Magide Sebtioui
Vice President, Sales, DataVolt

Manuel Rodrigues
Vice President, Secure Power Division , Gulf, Schneider Electric

Mario Stefani
Head of CEO Staff, Polo Strategico Nazionale

Mark Noble
Operations Manager, BK Gulf

Mazen Shdeed
Head Of Data Center Operations - KSA, ENGIE Solutions

Mohammad Hajjar
Founder & CEO, AVAR

Mourad Younes
Cloud & Services Segment Leader MEA, Schneider Electric

Muhammad Aslam
CTO, Moro Hub

Mustapha Louni
Chief Business Officer, Uptime Institute

Nigel Gore
Sr. Director, Global High Density and Liquid Cooling, Vertiv

Olaf Kempcke
Senior Key Account Manager, STULZ

Omar Ibrahim
Global Application Specialist, ABB

Paul Golding
Product Manager, Airedale

Raffaele Laudani
Assessor, Comune di Bologna

Ramy Boufarhat
CEO, James L Williams Middle East

Richard Pimper
VP & CTO Europe, Huawei Digital Power Europe

Robbie Nelson
Modulor Manager, BK Gulf

Roberto Frongia
Director of Strategy & Operations, TONOMUS Compute

Roger Mroczek
Director of Real Estate - Europe, QTS Data Centers

Samir Hashem Mohamed
Head of Mechanical, Middle East, Ramboll

Sebastian Matijasevich
Europe Division Manager, Victaulic

Simon Allen
Global Strategic Advisor, Data Center Nation

Stephen Beard
Global Head of Data Centres, Knight Frank

Stuart Manby
CSO, Ezditek

Tim Chambers
Director & Founder, Exuvi8

Umberto Sordino
Managing Director, Global Data Center BU Coordinator, EAE

Valerio Soldani
Director, ITA Italian Trade Agency

Wojciech Stramski
CEO, Beyond.pl

Yashnath Issur
Nxtra Africa by Airtel, Chief Executive Officer

Zeyd Ammoura
Victaulic, Division Manager, Middle East