February 2026 Data Center & Infrastructure Events Preview
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February is shaping up to be a busy month for the data center, cloud, and infrastructure worlds. With several major conferences, expos, and summits happening, this is your chance to stay ahead of trends in AI-ready infrastructure, sustainability, edge computing, and digital transformation. Here are some key events to watch, and what they bring to the table.
Key Events
1. Data Centre Expo Global / TechEx Global
📅 February 4–5, 2026
📍 Olympia, London, UK Data Centre Expo+2Data Centre Expo+2
This large-scale event brings together co-located shows on Data Centres, Cyber Security, AI & Big Data, IoT, Digital Transformation, and more under the TechEx umbrella. Expect enterprise-level briefings, deep-dive panels, and product showcases focused on making data centre operations more resilient, efficient, and future-proof. Data Centre Expo+2TechEx Events+2
2. Metro Connect USA
📅 February 23–25, 2026
📍 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA Metro Connect USA 2025
One of the United States’ premier gatherings for digital infrastructure leaders, this event is ideal for professionals and companies involved in data centers, cloud providers, telecom, fiber, and network infrastructure. With over 3,500 attendees expected, this is a place for connecting, deal-making, and hearing from experts on what’s coming next in connectivity and infrastructure strategy. Metro Connect USA 2025
3. Data Center Nation Paris (DCN Paris)
📅 February 17, 2026
📍 Palais des Congrès de Paris, France Data Center Nation
Focused on the French market (with international relevance), DCN Paris is where decision makers will gather to discuss regulatory developments, AI readiness, edge deployment, sustainability, and energy procurement. There’s also an expo area for vendors to showcase infrastructure, software, and services relevant to European clients and operators.
What to Watch
AI & Edge-Readiness — Many events are emphasizing being “AI-ready”, meaning infrastructure that can support large compute loads, acceleration, low latency, etc.
Sustainability & Energy Efficiency — Regulation and rising energy costs are pushing operators toward greener designs, better cooling, renewable sourcing.
Cloud Transformation & Connectivity — As hybrid cloud and cloud edge models expand, infrastructure that supports robust connectivity, interconnection, and latency becomes more critical.
Innovation & Security — Cybersecurity, resilience, and securing infrastructure (both physical and digital) are hotspots across most sessions.