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• Badge collection opens from Tuesday June 9, 5:00pm - 7:00pm and our Icebreaker Party 19:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday, June 10, 8:00am - 5:00pm - Thursday June 11, 8:00am - 4:00pm.
• Early Badge Collection & Icebreaker Party | Tuesday, June 9: 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the Porte Cochere

We strongly encourage attendees to collect their badge early on Tuesday evening to avoid queues on Wednesday morning. Join us at the same time for our Icebreaker Party! A great opportunity to network and connect with fellow attendees ahead of the main conference days.

Grand Hyatt Bali | Nusa Dua, Bali

Address: It is located at Kawasan Wisata Nusa Dua ITDC, P.O. Box 53, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia 80363. Situated in the heart of the Nusa Dua tourism area, the resort is located approximately 15 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Early badge collection will be available for all attendees on Tuesday, June 9, 5:00-7:00pm at the Porte Cochere.

Early Badge collection will be open on Tuesday, June 9, 5:00 - 7:00pm at the Porte Cochere.

If you are attending the Connect event and/or Investment Forum, you can collect your badge at the Porte Cochere from 8:00am - 5:00pm on June 10 and 8:00am - 4:00pm on June 11.

Coats and luggage can be left with the hotel concierge in the hotel lobby. This is left at the owner's risk.

Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi will be available. The network name and password will be displayed on signage around the venue.

• On June 10 & 11, Invite only lunches will be held from 12:30pm to 2:00pm in four separate rooms: Tabanan I, Tabanan II, Bangli I, Bangli II.
• A networking lunch buffet is available each day on the show floor in the Grand Ballroom. Additional coffee and light refreshment points are located throughout the venue.
• Lunch and refreshments will also be provided for Investment Forum and Leadership Summit attendees.

If you have specific dietary requirements such as Kosher, Halal or Vegan, please let us know in advance via our registration form.

If you didn’t submit your requirements, email [email protected]. We can ensure the necessary arrangements are made with the venue.

On the event day, please let a member of the help team know your requirements, and they will direct you to your meal.

You can view the full DCD>Connect program here, where you can view and filter sessions by stage and session type.

The Investment Forum program can be found here.

The Leadership Summit program can be found here. (Please note this summit is invite only. If interested, please email [email protected])

Yes. The event will take place at The Grand Hyatt which offers accessible entrances, elevators, restrooms, and facilities. Delegates with specific accessibility requirements are encouraged to contact [email protected] in advance of the event.

The dress code for the event is business casual. Delegates are encouraged to dress professionally while remaining comfortable.

June in Bali offers consistently warm, sunny, and predominantly dry weather, ensuring abundant sunshine.

The Investment Forum is open to operators, investors and the supporting ecosystem involved in ongoing investment, financing and M&A activity within the digital infrastructure sector.

If you’d like to add the Investment Forum access onto your current Connect pass, please email [email protected]

Please note - All Investment Forum and Connect pass holders have full access to both events taking place at the Grand Hyatt on June 9,10,11.

The Investment Forum will take place on June 10, the first day of the event. Please note that the Investment Forum pass also provides access to DCD>Connect on June 9,10,11.

The Investment Forum is located at The Grand Hyatt in rooms Karangasem I and II. Room Penida will host the Investment Forum lunch and the Negara room is designated as the breakout space.

• Early badge collection will be available on June 9 (time tbc).
• If you are attending the Connect event and/or Investment Forum, you can collect your badge early, for the Icebreaker Party Monday, June 9: 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the Porte Cochere. You can also collect your badge from 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Yes. Your Investment Forum pass includes full access to DCD>Connect across both days, June 10 & 11.

You can promote your attendance via this link here, which can be shared across multiple platforms of your choosing. If you wish to personalise your banner, please email [email protected]

The most convenient way to reach the Grand Hyatt Bali in Nusa Dua is to fly into Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali. From there, it's a quick 25-30 minute journey by car. You can easily take an airport taxi or download the Grab app https://www.grab.com/my/download/) and order a taxi upon arrival.

If you are staying at the Event Venue you can pre-order a pre-booked private transfer through the hotel for an additional fee. Please contact the hotel directly on T: +62 361 771234

Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Please check your country’s travel regulations for Indonesia and apply in advance if needed.

To attend one of our DCD events, we can issue a letter of invitation which is a document to support your visa application. Please email [email protected] with the name of the event and provide the following information:

• Full Name:
• Date of birth:
• Passport number:
• Expiry date:
• Country of Origin:
• Country of Issuance:
• Company Name:

Complimentary parking and valet parking are available on-site for all hotel guests and event attendees. As spaces can be limited, it is advisable to arrive early.

Bali Collection (56WJ+X3V, Jl. Kw. Nusa Dua Resort, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia) is located only a few minutes' walk (approx. 300m) from the hotel.

The Grand Hyatt Bali is now sold out, however there are a number of conveniently located hotels close to the venue, including:

• Amarterra Villas Resort Bali Nusa Dua (rates start from £205 per night)
• The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa (rates start from £169 per night)
• The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali (rates start from £89 per night)
• Novotel Bali Nusa Dua Hotel & Residences (rates start from £65 per night)
• Grand Whiz Hotel Nusa Dua (rates start from £26 per night)

You can register for your pass here.

You can view our eligibility criteria here.

End-User/Specifier Pass: for End-Users (buyers) at Enterprise, Hyperscale, Colocation & AEC companies.

General Admission Pass: for digital infrastructure analysts and sales & marketing professionals.

Vendor Pass: for technology and/or service vendors, resellers and recruitment companies

If you’re still unsure which pass type to apply for, please email [email protected]

We recommend registering for your pass prior to the event however there will be passes available for purchase at the DCD Help Desk on the day. Please expect a delay in entry as your details need to be registered to issue your pass.

We offer a 10% discount on group Vendor passes (3+) purchased through our registration form. This is automatically applied to your booking.

If you have been invited by one of our Event Partners/Sponsors, please use the registration link and enter the invite code they provided to you. If you qualify for our Vendor pass, you are eligible for a 20% discount on your pass.

Please email [email protected] if you are unable to attend. If you have purchased a pass, you can transfer it to a colleague or to a future event.

Badge collection opens:

• Tuesday, June 9 | Early Badge Collection 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Our Icebreaker Party is from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the Porte Cochere (You must collect your badge to join the party)
• Wednesday, June 10 | 8:00am - 5:00pm at the Porte Cochere
• Thursday, June 11 | 8:00am - 4:00pm at the Porte Cochere

You can access the attendee list via the event app which launches May 26. If you wish to view a blind delegate list, please email [email protected]

Yes, a student pass is available to those who qualify. Please email [email protected] if interested.

You can pay via credit card online, invoice or bank transfer. If you would like to pay via invoice, please email [email protected] with:

• Name of event
• Pass type
• Number of passes
• Name of pass holder(s)
• Billing address

Yes, please email [email protected] if you would like us to send a receipt for your purchased pass.

Please email [email protected]

You can view the code of conduct via this link here.

Yes, you will need to download our event app to retrieve your badge.

We launch our app on May 26 (for delegates) and you’ll receive an email containing your login details. You can download the event app from the Apple store or Play store or by searching ‘DCD Connect’ in your app store.

The app contains your QR code to collect your badge. You can also view the full agenda and full attendee list, and message and arrange meetings.

If you have any issues, email [email protected]

Please contact [email protected] to speak with a member of our sales team about available sponsorship opportunities.

You can apply to speak via this link here.

Please email your name, job title, company name and personal LinkedIn profile to [email protected]

You can submit a speaker application via this link. A member of our content team will review your submission and be in touch to discuss potential opportunities.

We offer a range of formats including panel discussions, keynotes, presentations, fireside chats, debates, interviews, and closed-door roundtables. Session length varies depending on format and programme structure

Confirmed speakers will receive a preparation call with their moderator (and fellow panellists where relevant) approximately four weeks before the event. This call will finalise discussion points and cover onsite logistics.

Speakers are featured on the event website and agenda, included in email campaigns and social media promotion, and displayed on onsite signage.

For APAC speaking enquiries, please contact Audrey Pascual, APAC Content Manager, at [email protected]

Our programmes are curated in consultation with industry advisory boards and senior stakeholders. Speaker selection is based on expertise, seniority, relevance to current market themes, and alignment with audience priorities.

Technology vendors and solution providers may submit an application; however, speaking opportunities are managed through our commercial partnership packages. Relevant enquiries will be directed to our commercial team.

Your Event Coordinator will provide all details on registering your passes in the official Partner Onboarding Email. Please register your attendance as an Event Partner here, but if you have any questions about your pass allocation, please contact: [email protected]

This information will be included in your Onboarding Email sent by your Event Coordinator. Please contact [email protected] to check your remaining pass allocation and for details on purchasing additional passes.

After registering and receiving your confirmation email, you’ll get login details for the event app (available 3 weeks before the event). Your ‘My Badge’ QR code is in the app, scan it at Badge Collection to print your physical badge.

• For any questions regarding the logistics of heavy or large equipment please get in touch directly with your Event Coordinator: [email protected]
  
• Your Event Coordinator will share a comprehensive Event Partner Guide with you in your onboarding email, please review this carefully as it covers submitting your profile information, marketing assets, and show schedule. It also includes detailed information about your exhibition space, providing helpful guidance and planning details for your chosen stand type, build requirements, and other logistics.

If you require the Event Partner Guide to be resent, please contact your Event Coordinator: [email protected]

• The nominated primary contact for the sponsorship will also receive relevant logistics information, communications and reminders throughout the show cycle. If you are unsure who the nominated contact is or to make any changes, please contact: [email protected]

Your personalised social card was shared with you in your original onboarding email. If you are unable to locate it, please contact your [email protected] who will be happy to help.

Please contact [email protected] to speak with your Account Manager about available sponsorship opportunities.

To start networking in a relaxed environment, join our Icebreaker Party on June 9, the night before the official kick-off on June 10. Attendees are also invited to a Beach Party after a full day of content, offering another excellent opportunity to connect with peers. For details on timings, please view the full agenda here.

DCD events bring together a diverse community of IT and data centre professionals, including end users, operators, technology vendors, and investors. Whether you’re looking to connect with peers, discover new solutions, or explore partnership opportunities, DCD welcomes all attendees who are part of the data centre and cloud ecosystem.

This session is available for all attendees seeking a refreshing and calm start to their day on June 10. To secure your spot, please contact [email protected] to register your interest and secure a place.

Yes, on June 10 & 11, lunches will be held from 12:30pm to 2:00pm in four separate rooms: Tabanan I, Tabanan II, Bangli I, Bangli II.

Our private networking lunches are by invitation only, but if you’d like to attend, please email [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Private dinners are by invitation only, but if you’d like to attend, please email [email protected] and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

If you are an Event Partner/Sponsor, please contact [email protected]

If you’re interested in multiple pass purchases or sponsoring, please contact [email protected]

For all other queries (i.e. pass types, payment issues, letters of invitation, app questions), please contact: [email protected]