DDI Networking Meetup

We invite our members to join us for an afternoon of knowledge sharing and networking to discuss the future for our industry.

Theme: Powering the future energy strategies for the data center industry

As data centers expand to support AI and digitalization, their energy footprint is under intense focus. DDI’s networking meetup explores how industry can move from energy consumers to active partners in the transition, integrating with the grid, adopting new technologies and shaping policy for sustainable growth.

Agenda

12.30 Arrival and networking

13.00 Welcome and short introduction

13:05 Presentation: When power and data converge - Denmark's path to a green, digital future (Speaker: Henrik Hansen, CEO, Danish Data Center Industry)

13:20 Presentation: From energy consumers to grid stabilizers - The Danish data center approach

13:40 Presentation: Data centers as Energy Hubs - Integrating with the grid of the future (Speaker: Henrik Madsen, DTU)

• How data centers can support grid stability and flexibility
• Opportunities in demand-response, energy storage, and local energy markets

14:00 Presentation: Beyond Backup - New models for on-site power, microgrids & hydrogen (Speaker: Christian Dalgaard Sørensen, Head of Business Development, Green Lab)

• Emerging technologies and “behind-the-meter” solutions
• Replacing diesel with clean backup and storage systems
• Case examples from Northern Europe

14:20 Coffee & networking break

14:50 Presentation: Policy, permitting, security & power procurement - what is Denmark's competitive edge? (Speaker: Kristian Jensen, CEO, Green Power Denmark)

• Grid access, permitting timelines, and regulatory barriers
• Danish energy independence and sovereignty
• The policy landscape for AI-driven energy demand
• Can Denmark leverage clean energy as a strategic advantage?

Tickets

DDI members have the following free tickets included in their membership.  

• Executive members have 2 free tickets
• Business members have 1 free tickets
• Extra tickets can be bought at DKK 995