Data centers, as the backbone of the digital world, are becoming increasingly complex. From security to sustainability, energy management to AI-driven automation, evolving technologies and strategies are essential for industry leaders to gain a competitive edge.
To address these challenges, advanced conference sessions have been designed exclusively for industry professionals, offering insights into the latest trends shaping modern data center leadership.
Strategic Management & Optimization: Discover how to make modern data center operations more efficient and scalable.
AI & Automation: Achieve operational excellence with intelligent data center management.
Energy Efficiency & Sustainability: Invest in the future with green technologies and low-carbon solutions.
Security & Risk Management: Learn how to make data centers more resilient against next-generation threats.
Innovation & Future Trends: Gain insights into cutting-edge technologies and disruptive innovations shaping the future of data centers.
Data Center Eurasia'da 2026 Conference Programme
Opening Remarks
Opening Speech
Mehdi Paryavi
Connectivity as Destiny: Fiber, IX and Subsea Cables
José Luis Gómez-Pardo
ASSA ABLOY Presentation
DCE Speaker
Sustainable Data Centers and the Benefits for Communities
Julian Iosifescu
Sustainable Financing and PPA Models in Data Centers
Moderator: Uğur Burak Gündüz
Uğur Burak Gündüz
Alessa Saenger
Aslıhan Güreşcier
Dr. Pauline Seyfert
Tolga Kaan Doğancıoğlu
The Importance of Passive Firestop Systems in Fire Protection Solutions and the ETA, UL and FM Certification Approval Processes
Next-Generation and Innovative Solutions in Data Centers
Moderator: Seray Tekneli
Seray Tekneli
Antolin Pardo
Hasan Demir
Ömer Tunç Sarıoğlu
Chillcore and Purlina: Integrated Immersion Cooling Architecture from Hardware to Fluid
Gökhan Yabutlu
CANOVATE Presentation
DCE Speaker
Canovate Session
DCE Speaker
The Future of Data Center Commissioning: What Are AI Data Centers Changing?
Bahadır Çakır
DOĞUŞ ELEKTRİK Presentation
Burcu Bıyıklı Kumoğlu
Advantages of Transporting Electromechanical Infrastructure Using Modular Support Systems
Moderator: Erdi Güzel
Erdi Güzel
Rana Fındıkoğlu
Tahir Gok
Yalçın Arslan
The Data Center You Need May Already Exist: Adapting Existing Infrastructure for AI and Higher-Density Workloads
María Barrero Leal
Energy Efficiency in Data Centers: The ENEA Pathway Using Data Science Approaches
Martha Chinnici
Turkey’s Digital Infrastructure Journey: Next-Generation Growth and Investment on the Path to Becoming a Regional Digital Hub
Moderator: Eren Akalın
Eren Akalın
Ahmet Aslanpınar
Ersel Oymak
Osman Emre Narin
Forensic Challenges in Real-World Cases of Digital Manipulation
Thiago Vieira
Liquid Cooling, Fittings and Accessories: Fluid Transfer Solutions
Robin Lallemand
New Digital Industrial Zones: Are Organized Industrial Zones the New Hub for Data Center Investments?
Moderator: Engin Işık
Engin Işık
Cihan Odabaşı
Fatih ERDEM
Kerim Özgür Yalçın
The New Reality of Data Center Investments: Energy, Sustainability, and Supply Chain
Moderator: Vildan Demir
Vildan Demir
Bihter Gönenli
Dr. Can Konur
Evrim Düzalan
More Capacity, Less Waste: The Efficiency Advantage in Eurasia’s Fastest-Growing Market
Babak Falsafi
Beyond the UPS: Ensuring Data Center Uptime Through Continuous Monitoring of Critical Electrical Infrastructure
David Eckert
Digital Optimisation and Efficiency
Moderator: Nuri Şensoy
Dr. Nuri Şensoy
Charlotte Johnson
Mesut Aladağ
Mete Emin Atmaca
Growing Data Increasing Power: Reliable Energy Infractructures
Orçun Uzun
Fire Safety Challenges and Façade Solutions for Data Centers
Andraž Marinčič
Risks Facing Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Expansion
Moderator: Prof. Iain Macdonald
Iain Macdonald
Amy Daniell
Charla Griffy-Brown
Donald Molaro
Dr. Michael Ford
Making Data Center Construction Better
DCE Speaker
Energy 4.0: Energy Architecture in the Age of AI
Sam Kanner
Data Center Hizmetler ve Yatırımcı Perspektifi
Moderator: M. İlker Akdeniz
Mehmet İlker Akdeniz
Kahraman Gündüz
Merter Gürgün
Mesut Küçük
Noise in Data Centers
Hasan İlhan
Neutral by Design, Tested by Reality: What a Nationwide Blackout and the DANA Floods Proved About Operating a Neutral Interconnection Platform
José Luis Gómez-Pardo
From Potential to Investment: Could Türkiye Become Eurasia’s New Data Center Hub?
Moderator: Mehmethan Şişik
Mehmethan Şişik
Levent Gemici
Serdar Birlik
Sertaç Karaağaoğlu
Project Process Management in Data Center Investments: The ISDBM Approach
Hayati Küçük
Busbar Use and R&D Studies on Energy Monitoring Systems in Data Centers
Ünsal Sağlam
Sustainable Data Centers and the Benefits They Provide to Communities
Julian Iosifescu
Data Destruction and Waste Management
Fatih Şimşek
NETES and FLUKE NETWORKS Presentation
DCE Speaker
Sectoral Bottlenecks and Crisis Resolution Strategies
Moderator: Ali İnal
Ali İnal
Deniz Öztürk
Devrim Celal
Dr. Oğuzcan Samsun
Modular UPS Solutions for Uninterrupted Power
Burak Durmuş
DHL Presentation
Burcu Kaylı
Managing Complex Projects: The Time, Cost, and Quality Triangle in Data Center Construction
Moderator: Dr. Şölen Çöl
Dr. Şölen Çöl
Ebru Gökçek Dumanlı
İlayda Öner Mermerbaş
Kemal Okumuş
ACE Representative Presentation
DCE Speaker
İMAS İklimlendirme Presentation
DCE Speaker
How Can We Accelerate Data Center Construction, and What Challenges Are Slowing Us Down?
Moderator: Polat Ülgey
Polat Ülgey
Mert Şenler
Uğur Uzun
Volkan Turaman
The Backbone Where Disciplines Intersect: Modular Support Systems for Mechanical, Electrical and Raised-Floor Applications
Halit Onur Ağır
Enterprise Storage and Data Protection
Murad Özkan
Power, Proof, and Growth: Can Eurasia's Datacenters Scale Sustainably?
Moderator: Babak Falsafi
Babak Falsafi
Ali İnal
Baran Özgen
Tahir Gok
The Workforce Challenge Behind the AI Boom: How Data Centres Can Use Analytics to Scale Talent
Maris Sekar
Smoke Detection at High Air-Change Rates: Design and Application of Aspirating Smoke Detectors in Data Centers in Light of TS EN 54-20
Özcan Uğurlu
Engineering of Data Center Structures: Past and Future Challenges
Moderator: Ali Manço
Ali Manço
Cemil Çalıkıran
Ertuğrul Ağaoğlu
Mustafa Deniz Güler
Precision Optical Connectivity
Power Infrastructure Reliability in the Age of AI – Why Is Continuous Monitoring Important? & Beyond UPS: Ensuring Uninterrupted Data Center Operations through Continuous Monitoring of Critical Power Infrastructure
David Eckert
Pal Sorok
The AI Revolution Is Running into a Physical Wall: Energy and Heat
Mert Haydar Kıranel
The Legal Architecture of Data Center Investments: Land, Energy, Data, and Financing
Moderator: Av. Ata Torun
Av. Dr. Ata Torun
Doğa Şanlıoğlu
Av. Burak Özdemir
Akansu Sedef Küçük
BİTEKDER Session
“Challenge Accepted: Megabyte vs. Megawatt” “Powering AI: The Energy Future of Data Centers”
Moderator: Süha Işıklı
Süha Işıklı
Dr. Ahmet Lokurlu
Bilal Soyal
Gökhan Gündoğdu
The Backbone of Superintelligence Infrastructure: Critical Power Systems
Moderatör: Faruk Aksoy
Faruk Aksoy
Deniz Ar
Hakan Yiğit
Ömer Özçelik