The data center industry in Europe is experiencing rapid growth, with over 10 GW of capacity in 2025 and projections that could exceed 37 GW by 2030, driven by the demand for cloud, AI, and scalable digital solutions (Cushman & Wakefield, 2025).

The sector faces challenges such as electrical infrastructure limitations, long lead times for network connections, and the need for more sustainable operations. Emerging trends include modular data centers, liquid cooling, and advanced monitoring, while countries like Sweden, Finland, and Spain are consolidating as strategic hubs due to stable infrastructure and favorable policies.

Key questions:

• How can Europe overcome electrical infrastructure saturation in critical markets?
• What geographic diversification strategies are emerging to relieve pressure on traditional hubs?
• How will sustainability and energy efficiency regulations (EED) impact new and existing data centers?
• What benefits do modular and scalable construction models bring?
• How can the growing demand for specialized talent in operations and maintenance be met?
• Which innovations in cooling, monitoring, and energy efficiency will be priorities in 2026?