Why Finland? Exploring Europe's Emerging Data Center Opportunity

Finland is attracting growing international interest as a location for the next generation of European data center development.

Competitive electricity, a low-carbon energy system, high grid reliability, a cooler climate and an established technology and infrastructure ecosystem are creating opportunities for data center operators, developers, investors and the wider international supply chain.

But what is driving Finland's growth as a data center market? Where are the opportunities emerging? And what do international organisations need to understand if they want to participate?

Why Finland? Exploring Europe's Emerging Data Center Opportunity will bring together representatives from across Finland's data center, energy, investment and public-sector ecosystem for an introductory discussion examining the market and its future development.

The webinar will explore Finland's proposition for international data center investment, the role of its energy infrastructure, the experience of companies already operating and developing in the country, and the opportunities emerging as the industry continues to grow.

Discussion Overview

Why Finland?

What is driving international interest in Finland and what makes the country an attractive location for data center development?

Investment & Market Entry

Where is investment taking place, what support is available to international companies and what should organisations understand when entering the Finnish market?

Finland's Energy Advantage

How do competitive electricity, renewable and low-carbon generation, grid infrastructure and Finland's wider energy system support data center development?

Developing & Operating in Finland

What can international companies learn from operators and developers already active in the Finnish market?

Building More Energy-Efficient Data Centers

How can Finland's climate, energy infrastructure and technology ecosystem support the development of increasingly efficient data centers, including cooling, energy management, heat recovery and integration with local energy systems?

What's Next?

Where are the next opportunities for investment, development and international participation in Finland's growing data center industry?

Who Should Attend?

The webinar is designed for:

• Data center operators and developers

• Hyperscalers and technology companies

• Investors and infrastructure funds

• Energy companies and utilities

• Engineering and construction companies

• Grid and electrical infrastructure providers

• Renewable energy and energy storage developers

• Technology and equipment providers

• Professional and advisory services

• International organisations exploring the Finnish data center market

Continuing the Conversation in Helsinki

This webinar will provide an introduction to the Finnish data center opportunity ahead of Data Center Energy Summit Finland, taking place in Helsinki on Thursday 18 March 2027.

The summit will bring together international and Finnish stakeholders to explore investment, market entry, project development, energy infrastructure and the technologies required to support the next generation of efficient and resilient data centers in Finland.