Our Management & Operations channel delves into key aspects of optimizing and securing the performance of modern data centers. It covers topics such as DCIM, real-time monitoring, and advanced data management strategies, combined with cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, automation, and digital twins, all of which are reshaping operational efficiency. Additionally, it explores comprehensive approaches to cybersecurity, physical security, and risk mitigation, with a strong focus on minimizing downtime. The channel also emphasizes the importance of professional training and innovative solutions to address the growing talent shortage, offering practical insights to navigate these challenges effectively.
Connect | Madrid // The Connect Experience
The premier event for those who design, build & operate next-generation data centers
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2 Co-located events, covering the full digital infrastructure ecosystem
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Industry-leading content, from over 150+ expert speakers
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Best-in-class technology discovery, from over 120+ technology providers
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Unparalleled networking opportunities with over 1,700+ industry leaders
Content aligned to your core challenges
Across a series of expert-led major panel discussions, chatham-house rule debates, interactive workshops, and closed-door lunch briefings you can tailor your agenda to the challenges most pertinent to you, uncovering innovative solutions and strategies that can enable you to drive your business forward.
In every session, you'll uncover the latest best-practice to fine-tune your operations, with plenty of opportunity for Q&A and peer-to-peer collaboration!
Our Design & Construction channel focuses on best practices and the latest trends in planning and developing data centers. It covers essential topics such as site selection, permitting, architectural and technical design, and creating infrastructures tailored to business needs. Additionally, it explores advanced construction methods and the development of high-density data centers, optimizing space and resource utilization. A key emphasis is placed on adhering to ESG principles, integrating sustainable energy, operational efficiency, and socially responsible construction practices that respect communities and the environment.
Our Markets & Investment channel examines the economic dynamics driving the data center industry, covering key topics such as strategic investments, mergers and acquisitions, and the development and consolidation of emerging markets. It delves into the exponential growth of hyperscale data centers, which are reshaping the global landscape with their capacity and scalability. The channel also highlights green investments and financing, showcasing projects that prioritize sustainability and adherence to ESG criteria, paving the way for a more responsible and efficient future in the industry.
Our Power & Cooling channel explores the most advanced technologies and strategies to ensure efficiency and reliability in data centers. It focuses on the adoption of innovative cooling systems that maximize performance while minimizing resource consumption. The channel also examines the evolution of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, highlighting cutting-edge solutions for backup and protection of critical IT loads. Additionally, it addresses energy efficiency management, analyzing current and emerging metrics that enable operators to optimize consumption and meet sustainability goals.
Our Edge & Networks channel focuses on the trends and challenges surrounding the development of Edge infrastructure, essential to meeting the growing demands for real-time data processing in the region. It explores the impact of 5G deployment and how this technological advancement, alongside the pivotal role of telcos, is transforming connectivity and enabling new use cases across diverse sectors. Additionally, it examines the evolution of connectivity and interconnection within digital infrastructure, highlighting solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce latency, and foster collaboration across distributed data ecosystems.
Our Energy & Sustainability channel examines the key strategies and technologies driving a more sustainable future for the data center sector. It explores how regulation, transparency, and the ESG agenda are reshaping operational practices to meet increasingly stringent environmental and social standards. The channel also highlights the role of grid-interactive data centers in decarbonization and the development of more efficient and resilient energy capacity. Additionally, it focuses on the circular economy, emphasizing energy transition, resource reuse, and environmental protection as essential pillars for reducing environmental impact and promoting long-term sustainability.
Our Cloud & Hybrid IT channel focuses on strategies and solutions for managing the complexities of IT infrastructure in modern environments. It covers capacity planning needed to support next-generation workloads, ensuring performance and scalability. The channel explores the hybrid approach, highlighting the benefits of operating in a multicloud environment that combines the best of public and private clouds to meet diverse business needs. It also emphasizes risk management, governance, and compliance, offering key tools and practices to ensure security, reliability, and alignment with cloud regulations.
Our Compute & Storage channel explores the trends and challenges associated with the essential infrastructure of data centers, highlighting the growing demand for data storage driven by the rise of Big Data, artificial intelligence, and global digitalization. It also addresses the evolution of computing densities, enabling the maximization of performance and capacity in more compact spaces to meet intensive processing needs. This channel provides a comprehensive view of how to manage and optimize computing and storage resources to meet both current and future requirements.
Compare innovative solutions from the industry's leading vendors, all in one place
Tech Discovery opportunites in-depth...
Welcome to the DCD 5x5 Lightning Talks – where innovation meets precision. In these dynamic presentations, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the most disruptive ideas and solutions transforming the world of data centers. Experts will share their most innovative proposals on stage, offering you a unique insight into the future of digital infrastructure.
You've heard the experts, now join this corresponding dynamic networking session to continue the conversation and ensure meaningful connections that support your business goals:
- Meet the expert speakers to get your questions answered
- Connect with peers to discuss the key talking points
- Uncover the technology solutions to the challenges presented in the debate
Forge meaningful connections through shared interests & unique networking opportunities
Secure your pass
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End-User/Specifier
Includes access to
Connect | Madrid
For end-users within the digital infrastructure industry
Who qualifies?
✅ End-users within the data center industry from Enterprise and Hyperscale
✅ End-users specializing in IT, Compute, Storage or Networking
✅ Technical roles from Colocation Operators
✅ Specifiers of data center technology & services (technical roles) from AECs (Architects, Consulting Engineers, Contractors), Systems Integrators and Energy Utilities
✅ Procurement teams
Who does not qualify?
❌Sales & Marketing Professionals
❌Technology or Service Vendors
❌Resellers
❌Recruitment Firms
Extra details
End-User/Specifier passes include access to all two co-located events on May 20-21. You will also be invited to private activations included hosted lunches, cocktail hours and tech exchange sessions (subject to availability) and have the ability to book meetings via the event app. Complimentary food & beverages are provided throughout the event.
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General Admission
Includes access to
Connect | Madrid
For digital infrastructure investors, analysts and sales & marketing professionals
Who qualifies?
✅ Sales & Marketing Professionals from: Colocation & Cloud Providers, AECs (Architects, Consulting Engineers, Contractors), Systems Integrators and Energy Utilities
✅ Digital Infrastructure Investors/Analysts
✅ Law Firms & Professional Advisory Services
Who does not qualify?
❌Technology or Service Vendors
❌Resellers
❌Recruitment Firms
Extra details
General Admission passes include access to all two co-located events on May 20-21, with the ability to book meetings via the event app. Complimentary food & beverages are provided throughout the event.
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Vendor Pass
Includes access to
Connect | Madrid
For technology vendors, service vendors, resellers and recruiters
Who qualifies?
✅ Technology or Service Vendors
✅ Resellers
✅ Recruitment Firms
Extra details
This pass provides complete access to all of the open sessions and networking that takes place at all three events across March 24-25, including the Icebreaker Party, open content sessions, and the show floor.
Purchasing multiple Vendor passes
If you wish to purchase multiple passes for your team, event sponsorship could provide you more value, as all of our packages include passes for your team members and enhanced access to the event app. Please contact: [email protected] for the best rates.