DCAC Europe 2025

Dublin, Ireland
May 13th – 14th 2025

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DCAC Europe 2025

Dublin, Ireland  |  May 13th – 14th  | 2025

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Why attend dcac live

DCAC was born out of a vision to become the people’s conference. We recognized that the industry didn’t need just another event; it needed a transformative experience. In the fastest-growing sector, which is fueled by every other industry, our conference is designed to evolve continuously, ensuring each year is distinct and unparalleled.

Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for the visionaries, builders and manufacturers within the data center industry. DCAC is here to disrupt, challenge, and educate, but most importantly, to inspire. We aim to ignite conversations and foster collaborations that propel the industry forward.

At DCAC, we highlight the most inspiring speakers, offering a platform for both emerging voices and established giants. We create an environment where attendees can engage with influential leaders in a relaxed setting, making meaningful connections and advancing their business objectives.

Seats are limited

why attend dcac live

DCAC was born out of a vision to become the people’s conference. We recognized that the industry didn’t need just another event; it needed a transformative experience. In the fastest-growing sector, which is fueled by every other industry, our conference is designed to evolve continuously, ensuring each year is distinct and unparalleled.

Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for the visionaries, builders and manufacturers within the data center industry. DCAC is here to disrupt, challenge, and educate, but most importantly, to inspire. We aim to ignite conversations and foster collaborations that propel the industry forward.

At DCAC, we highlight the most inspiring speakers, offering a platform for both emerging voices and established giants. We create an environment where attendees can engage with influential leaders in a relaxed setting, making meaningful connections and advancing their business objectives.

Seats are limited

Our Valued Sponsors

Just a few of our highly esteemed and valued sponsors who represent the industry’s leading resources for data center design, construction, equipment, infrastructure, and more.

Our Valued Sponsors

Just a few of our highly esteemed and valued sponsors who represent the industry’s leading resources for data center design, construction, equipment, infrastructure, and more.

DCAC Speakers

Discover the brilliant minds leading our discussions at DCAC EUROPE. Each speaker brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in data center innovations and technology.

2024 Speakers

Keynote Address

James Lavelle

Entrepreneur at ARIIX

James Lavelle, originally from Manchester, overcame a challenging youth marked by expulsion from school and exposure to substance abuse, to transform his life by joining the British Military in 1999, serving for 15 years before transitioning into the direct sales industry where he shattered records and scaled companies to unprecedented heights. Leveraging his military discipline and entrepreneurial spirit, Lavelle has since 2021 focused on full-time coaching and mentoring, investing significantly in his own education from top thought leaders to help others unlock their potential. As a keynote speaker, he brings insights from his diverse experiences, aiming to inspire attendees at events like DCAC to transcend their limitations through mental transformation.

Cathal Quinn

Group Managing Director
Moy Materials

Samuel Huckaby, DBIA

CDO (EMEA)
Vantage Data Centers

Kirk Offel

CEO at OVERWATCH
Host of Data Center Revolution

Emma Hudson

Data Center Consultant

Dame Dawn Childs

Chief Executive Officer
Pure Data Centres Group

Garry Connolly

Founder
Host in Ireland

Greg Hayden

CEO
ETHOS ENGINEERING

Ben Pritchard

CEO
AVK-SEG

Donna Lorenzen

Founder
HerWorX

 

Mike Buckingham

Experienced Data Center Leader

Bernard Brogan

CCO & Co-founder
PepTalk

Fabiola Bordino

Co-Founder and Managing Director
Light Fossil

Andrew McAdam

CSO
Extra360

 

Lisa Duignan

Director I Europe Data Centre Sector Lead
Turner & Townsend

 

Charlotte Berry-Selwood

VP Commercial
AVK-SEG

Robert Hayes

Project Coordinator
LPI Group

Catriona Shearer

Global Head of Data Centre Consulting
JLL

Derek McNamara

VP, Global Supply Chain Management
Linesight

 

Jinel Fourie

Director, Public Policy EMEA
Vantage Data Centers

Paul Henry

Regional Director EMEA
Google

 

Simon Butt

Director of Operations
Zeus Sports Group

 

Maurice Mortell

Non-executive Director
ETHOS ENGINEERING 

 

Jason Culloty

CEO (FORMER MILITARY)
Skills Vista

Tom Parsons

CEO
Gaelic Players Association

Ross McConnell

VP, Energy & Sustainability (Former Pro Gaelic Athlete)
Yondr

Simon Keogh

CEO
Rugby Players Ireland Association

 

Fergus McFadden

Director of Partnerships (Former Pro Rugby Athlete)
Yondr

Steve White-Cooper

Founder (Former Pro Rugby Athlete)
Add Victor

 

Mark Foley

CEO
Mark Foley Strategic Solutions

 

Richard Irwin

Founder
RI-ConX & GeN+1

Stephen Griffin

DC Business Leader
Director at ARUP

Peter Jones

Data Center Professional 

Sophie Buchanan

Global Whitespace Director
CBRE

Benjamin Wood

Senior Cost Manager
LINESIGHT

Rionach Campbell

Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Services Manager
PIETA

Keith Breed

Senior Research Analyst
CBRE

David Isaac

Co-Founder and Director
DCAC – US & EU

Darren Clayton

Managing Director
Zeus Sports Group

Charity golf tournament

We’re thrilled to announce our first annual DCAC Charity Golf Tournament in Europe on Tuesday, Octover 15th! This event is not only a fantastic opportunity for networking and camaraderie but also a chance to make a significant impact. This year’s golf tournament is in support of the Pieta organization.

      Presented by

2024 Agenda

Tuesday October 15th

Day 1 – morning agenda

DAY 1

8:00 AM

REGISTRATION / Networking BREAKFAST

9:00 AM

SHOTGUN START
Castleknock | ADDRESS

1:45 PM

HEAD BACK TO CLUB HOUSE

2:00 PM

NETWORKING LUNCH/AWARDS

3:00 PM

TOURNAMENT ENDS (SELF DEPART)

3:00-5:00 PM

BREAKOUT FOR EARLY DINNERS/MEETINGS

5:00 PM

REGISRATION / Doors open at House Dublin (Main Venue) 

Day 1 – alternative event

SPONSORED BY GeN+1  |  MOY  | SNHA

LOCATION: Gaga Muller – 29-30 Fitzwilliam Square S, Dublin 02, D02 RF20

Scavenger hunt 

10:00 AM

REGISTRATION & MORNING NETWORKING

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Welcome & light breakfast / team allocations & event briefing

11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

SCAVANGER HUNT
SPONSORED BY GeN+1  |  MOY  |  SNHA

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Lunch Networking Event / Awards at Gaga Muller
sponsored by SNHA

5:00 PM

REGISTRATION @ VENUE OPENS

tuesday Oct 15

Day 1 – afternoon agenda

Tuesday Oct 15th

Day 1 – Afternoon Agenda

Location – house dublin

5:00 PM

Registration/ doors open at house Dublin (main venue)

6:00 - 7:00 PM

DCAC Europe Official kick off event - Sponsored by

7:00 PM

DCAC WELCOME INTRODUCTION / live music

7:30 PM

CONCERT BEGINS - Music by the Riptide Movement

Conference Begins

CONFERENCE day 2 begins

WEDNESDAY OCT. 16TH

WEDNESDAY OCT. 16TH

Location : House Dublin

7:30 AM

REGISRATION Opens

8:00 AM

NETWORKING breakfast event

8:50 AM – 9:05 AM

#DCACEUROPE24 KICKS OFF

9:05 AM – 9:15 AM

WELCOME ADDRESS

9:15 AM – 9:35 AM

5th Industrial Revolution (Morning Keynote )

9:40 AM – 10:05 AM

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY ADDRESS

10:10 AM – 10:30 AM

The next chapter: the evolution of AI data centers (panel)

10:35 AM –  11:00 AM

SUPPLY CHAIN FROM A DIFFERENT LENS (FIRESIDE CHAT)

11:05 AM – 11:35 AM

DIVERSE THINKING (PANEL)

11:40 AM – 12:10 AM

TALENT SPOTTING – THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX (PANEL)

12:15 PM – 12:40 PM

Talent Draw from high performance environments

12:40 PM – 1:40 PM

LUNCH

1:40 PM – 2:00 PM

DC Banter – BAR STOOL CHAT

2:05 PM – 2:30 PM

Afternoon Keynote Address – James Lavelle

2:35 PM – 3:05 PM

Myth-busting Europe’s future for Data Centres (FIRESIDE CHAT)

3:10 PM – 3:40 PM

FACT VS FICTION: SUSTAINABILITY FROM A DATA CENTER DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION (PANEL)

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Key Discussion on Mental Health (Pieta House)

4:15 – 4:40 PM

MENTAL HEALTH IN HIGH PERFORMANCE ENVIRONMENTS – COMFORTABLE IN YOUR OWN DISCOMFORT (PANEL)

4:55 – 5:20 PM

FORK IN THE ROAD (fireside chat)

5:20 PM – 5:30 PM

CLOSing remarks / RAFFLE

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

onsite HAPPY HOUR & entertainment (downstairs)

8:00 PM – 12:00 AM

offsite POST NETWORKING EVENT – ANNOUNCING SOON (Must have GA badge to attend)

Official Entertainment Band

The Riptide Movement

We are excited to announce that our official entertainment band lineup for the first Annual DCAC Europe Conference 2024 is none other than, The Riptide Movement.

The Riptide Movement are a Gold selling, Choice nominated, Number 1 rock band from Dublin, Ireland. With five studio albums to their name and a string of hit songs including “All Works Out”, “You & I”, “Elephant in the Room”, “Changeling”, and “Something Special”.The band was formed in 2006 by songwriter and vocalist Malachy Tuohy, guitarist John Dalton, bassist Gerry McGarry and drummer Gar Byrne. The Riptide Movement are renowned for their blistering live shows and have played all around the world, from the main stage at Electric Picnic to Glastonbury and Benicassim; they’ve also shared the stage with artists such as The Rolling Stones and Neil Young and have collaborated with renowned orchestras such as the BBC Orchestra and the RTE Concert Orchestra.

The pillars of the DCAC experience

Attendees

DCAC is a hub for learning, sharing, and networking that allows for your company’s brand as well as your professional career to be uplifted to new levels.

Speakers

Hear thought-provoking presentations from technology and data center thought leaders that defy expectations and challenge conventional wisdom.

Venue

Dublin is a vibrant city and thriving tech hub. Downtown Dublin is an ideal location for DCAC Europe’s free-flowing, open environment.

Pro-Connect

DCAC provides you an instant personal network that create lasting relationships for decades, that are valued personally and professionally. 

The pillars of the DCAC experience

Attendees

DCAC is a hub for learning, sharing, and networking that allows for your company’s brand as well as your professional career to be uplifted to new levels.

Speakers

Hear thought-provoking presentations from technology and data center thought leaders that defy expectations and challenge conventional wisdom.

Venue

Dublin is a vibrant city and thriving tech hub. Downtown Dublin is an ideal location for DCAC Europe’s free-flowing, open environment.

Pro-Connect

DCAC provides you an instant personal network that create lasting relationships for decades, that are valued personally and professionally. 

DCAC Europe 2024

Tickets are now on sale

Area Hotels for Conference

MARLIN Hotel Dublin

11 Bow Lane East, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin
T: +353 (0) 1 522 2000  |  M: +353 (0) 876 080 876

Clayton Hotel Burlington

Leeson Street Upper, Dublin, D04 A318, Ireland
T: +353 16185600

Area Hotels for Conference

MARLIN Hotel Dublin

11 Bow Lane East, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin
T: +353 (0) 1 522 2000  |  M: +353 (0) 876 080 876

Clayton Hotel Burlington

Leeson Street Upper, Dublin, D04 A318, Ireland
T: +353 16185600

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Register for DCAC’s first ever Event in Europe

Seats are limited

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