Data Center World Middle East 2026
Join data center operators, hyperscalers and Gulf investors in Abu Dhabi to tackle AI infrastructure, liquid cooling and sovereign cloud
17 - 18 November, 2026 | Abu Dhabi, UAE Dusit Thani Hotel
Early Bird ends 14 August
Book your Data Center World Middle East pass before the deadline and secure the Early Bird rate.
40+ years of proven data center expertise now in the Middle East - the world's most rapidly expanding growth market
This premier global event series brings together data center operators, hyperscalers, vendors, utilities, investors, EPC contractors and policymakers shaping the future of AI-ready infrastructure in the Gulf and MENA region
Hear from regional and international Data Center experts
The 2026 technical programme: AI, Power, Cooling, Security and Operations
The technical program focuses on the key decisions Gulf practitioners, investors, and leaders face in 2026-2027: operational optimisation, renewable energy integration, and hyperscale and edge infrastructure expansion
AI Infrastructure & High-Density Compute
Designing and deploying infrastructure for AI workloads and high-performance computing
Design, Build & Capacity Delivery
Strategies for rapid capacity expansion and construction optimization
Operate, Optimise & Retrofit
Strategies for rapid capacity expansion and construction optimisation
Hyperscale, Colocation & Cloud Architecture
Business models and technical requirements for large-scale deployments
Power, Cooling & Resource Efficiency
Energy management, renewable integration, and advanced cooling technologies
Critical Infrastructure Security
Physical and cybersecurity for mission-critical facilities
What you'll take away
Keynotes and panels with data center leaders: policy, regulation, market trends, strategic insights you'll use immediately
Technical workshops covering design, operations, and emerging technologies. You will walk away with team-ready decisions, not just insights
Explore infrastructure solutions, cooling systems, power equipment, and software platforms, you will leave with a shortlist of technologies to pilot
Connect with data center operators, technology vendors, and investors, leave with contacts who can solve your challenges
Why the Middle East? Why now?
As the Middle East’s data center industry rapidly expands - driven by burgeoning demand for digital capacity, sustainability, tech integration, and operational resilience - Data Center World Middle East will equip critical industry players with practical insights and actionable networks.
Data Center Market Growth
The Middle East data center market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.92% from 2024 to 2030, reaching a market size of $19.89 billion by 2030. (Source: Arizton)
Middle East Digital Economy
The Middle East’s digital economy is projected to reach $780 billion by 2030.
(Source: Wamda TechGPT Report)
Colocation
The Middle East colocation market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.11% from 2022 to 2028, reaching a market size of $3.37 billion by 2028. (Source: Research and Markets)
AI Adoption
AI adoption in data centers can reduce operational costs by up to 30%, particularly through energy conservation and predictive maintenance.
(Source: Maysteel)
Edge Computing Growth
The Middle East edge computing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 29.65% during 2022–2027.
(Source: MarkNtel Advisors)
Data Center Electricity Consumption
Data centers account for approximately 1.7% of global electricity consumption.
(Source: ScienceDirect)