Data Center Nation DCN Riyadh

Data Center Nation (DCN) is an annual trade exhibition and conference dedicated to the future of digital infrastructure. Under the DCN brand, an international portfolio of industry events brings together senior decision-makers, investors and technology providers from across the global data centre ecosystem.

In Saudi Arabia, the event is hosted at the prestigious RICEC Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center in Riyadh, where it has established itself as a leading meeting point for the data centre and digital infrastructure community in the Middle East. The organiser is Winning 10 Ltd., an international event company specialising in high-level B2B technology formats.

DCN is more than a traditional trade show; it serves as a strategic platform for advancing digital infrastructure in one of the world’s most dynamic growth regions. The agenda addresses key industry themes including next-generation data centre architectures, energy-efficient IT infrastructure, power grid decarbonisation, advanced power and cooling systems, physical security solutions, cloud and colocation models, and the evolution of edge computing environments.

A particular emphasis is placed on the rapidly growing demand for AI-ready data centres and the integration of AI workloads into existing infrastructure—especially in the context of national digital transformation strategies and large-scale investment programmes across the Gulf region. In doing so, the event tackles some of the sector’s most pressing challenges: how to align performance, sustainability and scalability, particularly under extreme climatic conditions and rising energy demands.

The exhibition showcases server and storage platforms, modular data centre solutions, UPS and power distribution systems, cooling infrastructure, fire protection and access control systems, monitoring software, automation technologies, as well as specialised consultancy and colocation services. Exhibitors span IT hardware, energy and building services engineering, security technologies, cloud services, construction and engineering, and investment and advisory services—providing a comprehensive view of the entire data centre value chain.

Core visitor groups include hyperscalers, enterprise data centre operators, colocation providers, cloud service providers, investors, developers, facilities managers, and IT and infrastructure leaders from industry, finance, telecommunications and the public sector. Stakeholders from Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC in particular use DCN as a platform to initiate strategic partnerships and investment projects.

A key component of the event is its conference programme, featuring leading industry experts, investors and technology providers who present market insights, case studies and practical solution approaches with a focus on the Middle East. The integrated conference and exhibition format facilitates high-level peer exchange and supports the development of concrete infrastructure and investment initiatives.

As part of an international event series, Data Center Nation is also held in other major cities, forming a global network that promotes cross-border knowledge transfer, investment flows and international collaboration across the industry.

The RICEC Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center provides an ideal setting: state-of-the-art facilities, a strategic location in the Saudi capital, and excellent connectivity to the international airport and key business districts. With its robust infrastructure and Riyadh’s strong economic momentum, the venue offers the perfect environment for a trade event actively shaping the digital transformation of the Gulf region.

The Data Center Nation DCN will take place on Wednesday, 27. January 2027 in Riyadh.