Data Centre Transformation: From a plot of land to a sustainable digital ecosystem

By wdo, 28 July, 2026

Language: German

Moderator:
Roland Broch, eco – Association of the Internet Industry e.V.

  • Jens Leuchters, Managing Director, Global Switch
  • Martin Zunken, Head of BU Data Centre, Robert C. Spies KG
  • Susanne Kayser-Dobiey, Managing Director Wirtschaftsförderung Rhein-Erft GmbH
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Demand for data centre capacity is growing rapidly, yet the hurdles involved in securing land, network connections and refurbishing existing facilities are significant. The market is seeing considerable CAPEX and OPEX pressure on existing data centres.

This panel will examine the entire lifecycle of modern data centre developments – from regional site development and the search for ‘powered land’ to the modernisation of existing infrastructure whilst it remains in operation.

Experts from the fields of business development, the property sector and data centre operations will discuss how sustainable digital ecosystems for the industry of tomorrow are being created.

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Roland Broch

By wdo, 19 August, 2026

Sen. Project Manager Digital Infrastructure eco - Verband der Internetwirtschaft e. V.


 

Roland Broch_eco
eco - Verband der Internetwirtschaft e. V.
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Sen. Project Manager Digital Infrastructure eco - Verband der Internetwirtschaft e. V.

Jens Leuchters

By wdo, 20 August, 2026

Managing Director Global Switch

Jens Leuchters_Global Switch
Global Switch
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Managing Director Global Switch

Martin Zunken

By wdo, 20 August, 2026

Head of BU Data Center, Robert C. Spies KG

Martin Zunken_Robert C. Spies
Robert C. Spies
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Head of BU Data Center, Robert C. Spies KG

Susanne Kayser-Dobiey

By wdo, 20 August, 2026

Geschäftsführerin Wirtschaftsförderung Rhein-Erft GmbH

Susanne Kayser-Dobiey_Wirtschaftsförderung Rhein-Erft © WFG Rhein-Erft
Wirtschaftsförderung Rhein-Erft GmbH
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Managing Director of Wirtschaftsförderung Rhein-Erft GmbH