Data Center Nation DCN Milan

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 decision-makers, investors and technology providers from across the global data centre ecosystem.

In Italy, the event is hosted at the prestigious Allianz MiCo – Milano Convention Centre in Milan, where it is fast becoming a key meeting point for the Southern European and Mediterranean data centre market. The organiser is Winning 10 Ltd., an international event company specialising in high-level B2B technology formats.

DCN goes beyond the scope of a traditional trade show. It positions itself as a strategic platform for the advancement of digital infrastructure. The agenda focuses on core industry topics, including next-generation data centre architectures, energy-efficient IT infrastructure, grid decarbonisation, advanced power supply and cooling systems, physical security solutions, cloud and colocation models, and the evolution of edge computing environments.

Particular emphasis is placed on the growing demand for AI-ready data centres and the integration of AI workloads into existing infrastructure. In doing so, the event addresses some of the sector’s most pressing challenges — notably how to align performance, sustainability and scalability.

The exhibition showcases server and storage systems, modular data centre solutions, UPS and power distribution systems, cooling infrastructure, fire protection and access control systems, monitoring software, automation technologies, as well as specialist consultancy and colocation services. Exhibitors represent the full spectrum of the market, including IT hardware, energy and building services engineering, security solutions, cloud services, construction and engineering firms, and investment and advisory providers. The result is a comprehensive view of the entire data centre value chain.

Key visitors include hyperscalers, enterprise data centre operators, colocation providers, cloud providers, investors, project developers, facility managers, and IT and infrastructure leaders from industry, financial services, telecommunications and the public sector.

A core component of the event is the conference programme, featuring leading industry experts, investors and technology providers who present market insights, project case studies and practical solutions. The integrated exhibition and conference format fosters high-level peer exchange and facilitates the initiation of concrete investment projects.

As part of a broader international event series, Data Center Nation is also held in other major European cities, creating a strong cross-border network that promotes knowledge transfer and investment across markets.

The Allianz MiCo – Milano Convention Centre provides an ideal setting. As one of Europe’s largest congress centres, it offers modern exhibition halls, state-of-the-art conference facilities and flexible space concepts for large-scale events. Its central location in Milan, combined with excellent connections to Malpensa and Linate international airports and the main railway station, ensures convenient access for international and domestic delegates alike.

Backed by the economic strength of the Milan metropolitan region — one of Southern Europe’s leading technology and financial hubs — the venue offers optimal conditions for a trade event that actively contributes to Europe’s digital transformation.

The Data Center Nation DCN will take place on Wednesday, 27. May 2026 in Milan.