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.
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.
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.
Catriona Shearer
Global Head of Data Centre Consulting
JLL
Derek McNamara
VP, Global Supply Chain Management
Linesight
Simon Butt
Director of Operations
Zeus Sports Group
Maurice Mortell
Non-executive Director
ETHOS ENGINEERING
Ross McConnell
VP, Energy & Sustainability (Former Pro Gaelic Athlete)
Yondr
Simon Keogh
CEO
Rugby Players Ireland Association
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
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.
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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
5:00 PM
REGISTRATION @ VENUE OPENS
tuesday Oct 15
Day 1 – afternoon agenda
5:00 PM
Registration/ doors open at house Dublin (main venue)
7:00 PM
DCAC WELCOME INTRODUCTION / live music
7:30 PM
CONCERT BEGINS - Music by the Riptide Movement
12:00 AM
Conference Begins
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.
Supporting Companies
#DCAC2024 will host 24+ of the largest Data Center Operators in the world such as:
Aligned Energy | Compass Datacenters | CyrusOne | Databank | Digital Realty | Element Critical | H5 Data Centers | Iron Mountain Data Centers | IronGate Data Centers | Layer 9 Datacenters | Nautilus Data Technologies | Netrality Data Centers | NTT Global DataCenters | Prime Data Centers | QTS Data Centers | Quantum Loophole | Serverfarm | Skybox Datacenters | STACK Infrastructure | Stream DataCenter | Switch Electric | T5 Data Centers | Vantage Data Centers | Yondr Group
We will also have some of the largest Enterprise End Users in the world, such as:
Apple Inc | Bank of America | Crowdstrike | Google | Google Fiber | Meta | Microsoft | Oracle| PayPal | Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) | TikTok (ByteDance) | Travelers | Uber
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 Partner Companies
DCAC partners with 24+ of the largest Data Center Operators in the world such as:
Aligned Energy | Compass Datacenters | CyrusOne | Databank | Digital Realty | Element Critical | H5 Data Centers | Iron Mountain Data Centers | IronGate Data Centers | Layer 9 Datacenters | Nautilus Data Technologies | Netrality Data Centers | NTT Global DataCenters | Prime Data Centers | QTS Data Centers | Quantum Loophole | Serverfarm | Skybox Datacenters | STACK Infrastructure | Stream DataCenter | Switch Electric | T5 Data Centers | Vantage Data Centers | Yondr Group
We will also have some of the largest Enterprise End Users in the world, such as:
Apple Inc | Bank of America | Crowdstrike | Google | Google Fiber | Meta | Microsoft | Oracle| PayPal | Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) | TikTok (ByteDance) | Travelers | Uber
DCAC Europe 2024
Tickets are now on sale
Early Bird rate
Now Through 01/09/24- Don’t wait and get your tickets ahead of time while there is still a chance before September 1st!
Right On Time
02/09/24 - 01/10/24- Attendees can still save €50 by purchasing from September 2nd through October 1st!
Better Late Than Never
Registration after 02/10/24- It’s never too late to attend! Buy online or at the door and join us this year for an event to remember!
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Register for DCAC’s first ever Event in Europe
Seats are limited
Register for DCAC’s first ever Event in Europe
Seats are limited