AI never sleeps. And neither do data centers. As rack densities surge toward 600kW and cooling consumes up to 40% of total energy, traditional air cooling is hitting its limits. The industry needs a new blueprint – one that combines liquid cooling at scale, AI-driven optimization, water efficiency, and regulatory compliance – all while keeping operations resilient and cost-effective.
Join us on November 9–10, 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany, at the Europe Data Center Cooling and Thermal Management Forum 2026 – where industry leaders, technology innovators, and decision-makers come together to shape the next generation of resilient, efficient, and scalable cooling solutions for the AI era.
�� 25+ expert speakers – real conversations, real case studies
�� 20+ deep-dive sessions across 2 days
�� 200+ attendees across the value chain
�� 10+ hours of dedicated networking with decision-makers
Our agenda spans the entire thermal ecosystem – from chip-level emulation and liquid cooling architectures to site selection, waste heat recovery, and grid constraints. What you will learn:
1, Scale Liquid Cooling – From Direct‑to‑Chip and immersion to hybrid architectures – real-world deployment strategies.
2, Optimize PUE & WUE – Practical approaches to reduce energy and water usage while meeting tightening EU regulations (EnEFG, 42nd BImSchV).
3, Retrofit for AI Workloads – How to upgrade legacy air‑cooled facilities for high‑density GPU computing using CFD and modular designs.
4, Unlock Waste Heat Revenue – Integrate data center heat recovery into urban energy systems – turning a cost into a profit center.
5, Prepare for Next‑Gen Chips – Thermal challenges of 1800W‑2000W class processors and how to design “liquid‑first” infrastructure.
6, Navigate Grid & Water Constraints – Site selection, power availability, and resilience planning for extreme weather and capacity expansion.
This forum gathers a high-level audience across the ecosystem. Already confirmed delegates include:
AtlasEdge, Data4, Vantage Data Centers, Green Mountain, Telehouse, Maincubes, Mainova WebHouse, GreenScale, Kevlinx, nLighten, STACK Infrastructure, Yondr, Portus Data Centers, Apple ApS, EcoDataCenter, Daikin, Danfoss, ebm-papst, HYDAC, Rittal, Wilo, Siemens, ABB, Eaton, Nidec, Atlas Copco, Sensata Technologies, Vaisala, Endress+Hauser, Shell, Molex, Johnson Controls, INWATEC GmbH & Co. KG, DYNACAST, Yokogawa, Nalco Danmark ApS, API Heat Transfer, Grundfos GmbH, E+E Elektronik Deutschland GmbH, Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, DBI Plastics Group A/S, Salute
…and many more. Full list available on the event website.
Contact us at: [email protected]
Event venue
Frankfurt, Germany
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