The Nordic NTAs return to DataCloud Global congress in Cannes 2025

In addition to returning to the global congress with the Nordic Pavillon, the Nordic NTAs are nominated for the Datacloud Global Awards in the Best Community engagement category for their work with Nordic Data Center Week in 2024.

Datacloud Global Congress takes place June 3-5 in Cannes and will see over 2,500 senior decision makers gathering in the heart of the French Riviera, Cannes, to network, close deals and gain insights from world-class digital infrastructure experts.

Nordic Pavillon returns to highlight the Nordic advantage

Following the successful launch in 2024, the Nordic Data Center Industry associations will once again represent the Nordics in the Nordic Data Center Pavilion.

At the Nordic Pavillion, SweDCI will be ready to discuss why hyperscalers and large Datacenter Operators have already chosen Sweden for establishing their datacenters – and why the Datacenter Industry in Sweden continues to be a high-growth market.

Ann Wingård, MD of the Swedish Datacenter Industry association, says:

"We've only seen the beginning of what can be achieved in Sweden's data centre industry. The global developments of recent years have made it clear that we must become more self-reliant and cannot depend solely on others. As a result, more companies will seek to keep control of their data within their local markets.

At the same time, the rapid growth of AI is driving an unprecedented demand for secure, scalable, and energy-efficient infrastructure. Since AI depends on massive amounts of data being processed and stored, where and how that happens truly matters. Sweden and the Nordics, with access to clean energy, a stable climate, and high digital competence, are uniquely positioned to meet this demand in a sustainable way."

Panel: What you should learn from the Nordics

The Nordics boast renewable energy resources, including hydropower, wind, and geothermal power. These options provide the type of energy needed to power data centers without relying on fossil fuels, reducing carbon emissions and environmental impact

In a highly anticipated panel, Nordic data center experts will share the lessons learnt when accessing renewable power sources.

About the Nordic Data Center industry associations

Finnish Data Center Association (FDCA), Swedish Datacenter Industry Association (SweDCI), Datacenters by Iceland, Norwegian Datacenter Industry, and Datacenter Industrien (DDI - Denmark) represent national and international companies within the data center sector in the Nordics.

Through close partnership, the Nordic industry associations work together to attract new investments and to promote the unique value proposition of the Nordics when it comes to building and operating sustainable data centers.

Individually and together, the Nordic associations enable development and innovation for the industry and work to create stability, sustainability and security for data center operators and the millions of customers who use digital services daily.

You can find the Nordic Data Center Pavilion at Stand 91

SweDCI at Stockholm Tech Show 2025

On May 14–15, SweDCI participated as a partner at Stockholm Tech Show 2025 – one of the year's most important gatherings for the tech industry. The event brought together innovators, decision-makers, and technology enthusiasts from across Sweden, and we are proud to have been part of this inspiring forum.

Throughout the event, SweDCI hosted two stage sessions featuring Energi myndigheten, regarding EED on day on. And Post och Telestyrelsen about NIS2 day two. We also organized a lively panel discussion "AI and the need for sustainable data centers!" with experts from across the sector, focusing on current challenges and opportunities in areas such as data centers, sustainability, and AI. The response from the audience was overwhelmingly positive and engaged.

Our booth, while modest in size, was a hub of activity. We welcomed a steady flow of visitors – both familiar faces and new contacts – eager to learn more about our work and connect around shared interests. The high level of interest confirms that digital infrastructure is playing an increasingly central role in shaping the future.

Participating in Stockholm Tech Show is part of SweDCI's broader strategy to be present, visible, and impactful in key industry settings. We aim to continue attending similar events to build relationships, share insights, and drive progress in the field.

Next stop: Cannes. See you there!

Presentations at Stockholm Tech Show

At the 2025 Stockholm Tech Show, SweDCI hosted two stage sessions. On Day 1, representatives from the Swedish Energy Agency (Energimyndigheten), Anders Pousette and Åsa Thurin, presented on the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). On Day 2, Anders Franzén and Maria Wiberg from the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (Post- och Telestyrelsen) spoke about the NIS2 directive.

You can download the presentations in PDF format below. Contact the office if you like to get in contact with one of the speakers.

Thank you all for attending the SweDCI Annual Meeting

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all members who participated in the SweDCI's Annual Meeting, held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Stockholm.

The meeting began with a summary of the association's activities over the past year, highlighting key milestones and progress. We also shared our strategic goals and priorities for the upcoming year, followed by the formal part of the meeting, including approval of the agenda and financial statements.

It was a pleasure to welcome many of you for coffee and informal conversation ahead of the official start, and all of you that stayed for the mingle after the meeting.

Thank you once again for your valuable participation and continued support.

EED Clarifications Released – A Big Step Forward for Sustainable Data Centers!

On April 10, 2025, the long-anticipated clarifications to the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) were finally released!

At SweDCI, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We've long championed Sweden as an ideal location for data centers, thanks to our cold climate and green energy mix. With the development of the EU database, Sweden is now in a prime position to showcase these strengths on a European stage.

🗓️ Key Dates to Remember:

• July 1, 2025 – New EED reporting starts.
• May 15, 2026 – Deadline for reporting 2025 data.
• ✅ Voluntary reporting is already open! You can now submit data for 2023 and 2024 go to Energimyndighetens webiste for more infomration:
  🔗 energimyndigheten.se/datacenter

Check out the attached PDF with detailed reporting guidance.

Discover the Backbone of the Digital World
EUDCA has created a short, engaging video that highlights the vital role datacenters play in our modern society. Whether at work, school, or during our free time, we interact with datacenters every day—often without even realizing it. They power the digital services and information we rely on around the clock.

You're welcome to use this video as an educational resource to help explain why datacenters are essential to the functioning of today's connected world.

Brought to you by EUDCA – The European Data Centre Association.

Debate: Increased investment in data centers necessary for competitiveness 

Increased demand for digitalization and AI services requires new investment in data centers. The political inconsistency must end and investments in electricity, security, land for expansion, skills supply and safety must be made now, write representatives from the industry and Techsverige.
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