Datacloud Energy & ESG Europe 2025 brought together top industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to explore the future of energy and environmental responsibility in digital infrastructure. JSA’s own Candace Sipos and Laurel Burton were onsite at the event and truly enjoyed the dynamic networking opportunities and insightful speaking sessions.
It’s one of the top digital infrastructure conferences of the year when it comes to sustainability — and at just over 400 decision-makers in attendance — it’s the ideal size for deep, thoughtful conversations.
From discussions on renewable energy strategies to regulatory considerations to carbon-cutting innovations, the event delivered valuable takeaways for the industry. Here are our top five highlights from this year’s conference:
Key Themes Explored for Sustainable Data Centers in 2025
The conference delved into pivotal topics shaping the future of sustainable data centers, including:
- Innovative energy efficiency strategies
- Integration of renewable energy sources
- Advancements in grid interconnectivity
- Navigating evolving regulatory landscapes
According to Mark Acton, who opened and closed the event with key remarks, a few sentiments came up over and over throughout the conference:
- Nuclear is coming.
- Planning is critical, and the industry needs to get better at it.
- Multi-use data center / technology parks are needed.
- Government organizations, utilities, data center operators, and end users need to have better, more informed 4-way conversations.
- We’re not clear on where AI is going yet, so we have to keep talking to customers about it.
Distinguished Speaker Lineup
The event featured an impressive roster of industry leaders sharing their expertise on sustainability, energy efficiency, and regulatory challenges. Speakers included Lex Coors of Digital Realty, François Sterin of Data4, Michael Winterson of EUDCA, and Daniele Paci from the European Commission JRC.
Additionally, Miranda Gardiner of iMasons Climate Accord, Dame Dawn Childs of Pure Data Centres Group, and Cara Mascini of Switch Datacenters provided key insights into the future of sustainable digital infrastructure. In fact, women comprised more than 40% of the speaker line-up — an incredible improvement for our industry!
Digital Infra Leaders Europe Summit 2024 Report
A big highlight was the release of the “Data Centre CEO Views on the Energy Challenge” report. This comprehensive document compiles strategies and initiatives from digital infrastructure leaders to address surging power demands and stringent sustainability targets.
Networking Opportunities with Industry Innovators
The conference facilitated meaningful discussions among data center operators, grid managers, renewable energy innovators, and regulatory bodies, fostering collaborations aimed at driving the future of energy-efficient digital infrastructure.
Commitment to Future Engagements
Attendees were encouraged to register their interest for the 2026 event, underscoring the ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable practices within the industry.
Datacloud Energy & ESG Europe 2025 served as a pivotal platform for sharing knowledge, exploring innovative solutions, and forging partnerships to navigate the evolving landscape of energy and sustainability in the data center sector.
