Investment Forum | LATAM 2026
Connecting c-suite operators, developers, senior investors, finance and advisory driving the economic evolution of the digital infrastructure sector
Digital infrastructure is scaling faster than ever, placing enormous pressure on the industry's operators, developers, investment and finance teams. Leaders need to make faster, better-informed decisions to keep pace. The DCD>Investment series delivers the critical advantage by providing a bespoke platform for:
- Targeted networking opportunities with a curated audience of decision makers
- Exclusive best-practice sharing and deep-dive strategic discussions with c-suite operators and leading investors
- Actionable deal-flow intelligence to identify emerging opportunities
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The C-suite operators, leading investors and advisors in data centers are converging to strategize on the industry's evolving landscape.
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Market Intelligence & Capital Deployment Focus: Gain deep insights into LATAM’s most attractive data center markets, investment models, and risk factors through curated discussions, enabling informed capital allocation and long-term growth strategies.
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Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Investment | LATAM is separated from the main DCD Connect | LATAM programme and show floor, offering private networking and dealmaking opportunities to take place in an optimal setting.
Hot Topics in 2026:
An in-depth examination of Latin America’s most attractive data center markets, highlighting demand fundamentals, growth trajectories, and emerging hubs. This discussion will assess where capital is flowing, which markets are reaching maturity, and how investors can position themselves early in high-potential locations.
A strategic look at the evolving financial frameworks underpinning data center investment in LATAM. From joint ventures and mergers to hyperscaler-backed developments and alternative funding models, this session explores how investors and operators are structuring deals to scale efficiently while managing risk.
A critical analysis of the regulatory, political, and operational risks impacting data center investments across the region. Topics include navigating local permitting, ensuring long-term power availability, managing sustainability commitments, and mitigating exposure in complex regulatory environments.
A forward-looking discussion on how investors and operators are planning for long-term capacity growth. This session will address build-to-suit versus speculative strategies, infrastructure readiness for AI and high-density workloads, and how to future-proof assets in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.
“I loved meeting industry leaders at the DCD>Investment Forum, sharing key learnings, and learning about the state of the market.”
Simon Angeldorff, Scandinavian Data Centers
“It was great to discuss how we can find common ground to accelerate sustainability-based investments in data centers and, more broadly, in digital infrastructure.”
Carlotta Giacché, NORD/LB
