Opening Keynote: Meta & Microsoft
We are thrilled to announce that Compass Datacenters’ Chief Innovation Officer Emeritus & Compass Ambassador, Nancy Novak, will join industry titans from Meta and Microsoft for the opening keynote at Datacloud Global Congress 2026. This powerhouse panel brings together three influential leaders shaping the future of digital infrastructure to discuss relational contracts, reversible infrastructure and community value—critical topics defining the next era of data center innovation.
Powerhouse Panel Speakers
Noelle Walsh – President, Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation
Microsoft
Rachel Peterson – Vice President, Data Centers
Meta
Nancy Novak – Chief Innovation Officer Emeritus & Compass Ambassador
Compass Datacenters
Key Discussion Topics
Relational Contracts: Explore how strategic partnerships and collaborative agreements are reshaping the digital infrastructure landscape and driving innovation.
Reversible Infrastructure: Discover sustainable approaches to data center design that prioritize flexibility, adaptability, and environmental responsibility.
Community Value: Learn how leading hyperscalers are creating meaningful impact in local communities while scaling global infrastructure.
Why Attend Datacloud Global Congress
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✔ Meet decision-makers from hyperscalers, data centre giants, cloud providers, and global investors
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Event Information
Main Event: June 2-4, 2026
Pre-Event Reception: June 1, 2026
Location: Palais Des Festivals, Cannes, France
Trusted by Global Leaders
From hyperscalers and data centre giants to investors, energy providers and enterprise end-users – Datacloud Global Congress welcomes the most influential names in digital infrastructure.
Previous attendees include: Google, AWS, Meta, Microsoft, Equinix, Digital Realty and hundreds more industry leaders.
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