Connect | Southern Europe // FAQs

Wednesday, May 6, 9am-7:30pm, Thursday May 7, 8:30am-5:30pm

Palacio Municipal | IFEMA MADRID

Address: Av. de la Capital de España, 5, 28042 Madrid, Spain

If you are attending the Connect event and/or the Investment Forum, badge collection will take place on the 3rd floor from 9:00 AM on Wednesday, 6 May, and from 8:30 AM on Thursday, 7 May.

If you are attending the Connect event and/or the Investment Forum, the registration desk will be located on the 3rd floor and will be open on both days. To collect your badge, you must present the QR code of your digital badge, which is available only in the Event App. Please make sure to download the app in advance.

• May 6 (Opening Day): Registration will open at 9:00am. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to ensure a smooth check-in process.
• May 7: Registration will open at 8:30am, allowing participants enough time to register comfortably before the activities begin.

A staffed cloakroom will be available on both days, starting from the moment registration opens and remaining in service until the closing of activities in the expo area.

Throughout the event, attendees will have access to a variety of complimentary refreshments, including:

• Coffee & snacks stations
• Food & beverages throughout the day

Additionally, some exclusive networking sessions will also include dedicated catering to ensure a comfortable environment for meetings and conversations.

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

For the Investment Forum program, click here.

Yes. The event will take place at the Marriott Marquis Times Square, 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.

To attend the Investment Forum you must hold an Investment Forum pass. Register for your Investment Forum pass here or find more details here.

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. Please note that companies who qualify for our Vendor Pass (i.e. technology/service vendors, resellers and recruiters) are not eligible to attend our Investment Forum sessions.

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

The Investment Forum will take place on May 6, the first day of the event. Please note that the Investment Forum pass also provides access to DCD>Connect both event days, May 6-7.

Palacio Municipal - IFEMA Madrid, 1st floor

If you are attending the Investment Forum or DCD>Connect, badge collection will take place on the 3rd Floor from 9:00am on Day 1, March 23. Please note that the Investment Forum pass includes access to DCD>Connect across both event days, May 6-7.

Yes. Your Investment Forum pass includes full access to DCD>Connect across both event days, May 6-7.

You can fly into Madrid–Barajas Airport or arrive by train at Atocha or Chamartín stations. Taxis, rideshares, and public transport are available to take you to the venue.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Please check your country’s travel regulations for Spain 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:

You can access public parking from Av. de la Capital de España. There is no preferential rate for event attendees, as it is a public parking facility. No reserved spaces are available.

Parking fees are as follows:

• Real-time rate: €3/hour (VAT included – charged by the minute)
• Maximum daily rate: €27 (VAT included)

Opening hours: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
On weekends and public holidays coinciding with activities at IFEMA Madrid | Palacio Municipal, the same rates and hours apply.

Attendees of DCD>Connect or DCD>Investment Southern Europe can benefit from a special 15% discount rate at Novotel Madrid Feria & Airport.

Offer details:

• Hotel: Novotel Madrid Feria & Airport
• Discount: 15% off the flexible rate
• Stay dates: 6–7 May 2026

To book your stay with this special rate, please use the following link: https://all.accor.com/lien_externe.svlt?goto=rech_resa&destination=1636&sourceid=DIBB15&dayIn=06&monthIn=05&yearIn=2026&nightNb=1&preferredCode=DIBB15&merchantid=par-accorFR

We recommend booking in advance, as discounted rooms are subject to availability.

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:

• Wednesday, May 6 at 9:00am
• Thursday, May 7 at 8:30am

You can access the attendee list via the event app which launches April 20. If you wish to view a blind delegate list, please email [email protected]

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 at this link here.

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

We launch our app on April 20 (for delegates) and you’ll receive an email containing your login details. You can download the event app here or by searching ‘DCD Connect’ in your app store: Apple / Play 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 at this link here.

Please email your name, job title, company name and personal LinkedIn profile to [email protected] The team will provide you with the appropriate pass link.

You can apply to speak via this link here. One of our producers will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Almost everything, from panels, presentations, debates, fireside chats, and much more. Session lengths will also vary depending on format.

Speakers will have preparation calls ahead of the event with their moderator (and panel, if applicable), approximately four weeks before the event, to finalise their discussion and run through onsite logistics.

Speakers will be listed on the event website and agenda, onsite holding slides, social media, and email announcements. Speakers will also receive their own social media banners to promote their participation in the event.

Please email our Portfolio Director - LATAM, [email protected]

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 all questions related to Event Partner logistics, please contact your assigned Event Coordinator directly at [email protected]

They will be your main point of contact and can assist with all logistical planning and preparation requirements.

Your Event Coordinator will include a comprehensive Event Partner Guide in your onboarding email. Please review this document carefully, as it outlines everything you need to prepare successfully for the event.

The guide covers marketing assets, key deadlines, shipping instructions, registration details, and the full show schedule. It also provides detailed information about your exhibition space, including guidance tailored to your selected stand type, build requirements, and other important logistical considerations.

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

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

There are plenty of networking opportunities throughout the conference, including sessions, lunches, and meetings arranged in the app. Please click here to view the agenda for the timings and location.

DCD events bring together a diverse community of IT and data center 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 center and cloud ecosystem.

If you are an Event Partner/Sponsor, please contact:

[email protected]

If you’re interested in multiple pass purchases or partnering with the event, please contact: [email protected]

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