Connect | London // Major Panel: The new European data center map - What’s the strategy outside FLAP‑D?

As FLAP‑D development slows under grid and permitting friction, Europe’s build‑out is already shifting. Developers are moving into the Nordics, the Mediterranean, and Eastern Europe in search of power, renewables access, subsea proximity, and faster approvals. This isn’t a future trend, it’s happening now, and capital is being redeployed accordingly. The strategic question is how Europe’s next wave of infrastructure will take shape as operators assemble new availability zones and diversify beyond the traditional metros.

This session will explore:

• Which regions outside FLAP‑D are the next deployment nodes
• How subsea routes and emerging availability zones are reshaping Europe’s digital infrastructure in 2026 and beyond
• How operators balance latency needs with power certainty across North, South, and Eastern Europe
• Whether Europe is moving toward a multi‑region model or one dominant corridor outside FLAP-D