In this episode, Andy Davis is joined by co-host Pieter Schaap, Director at Soben (Part of Accenture) to explore how European data centre markets are evolving.

Joining the conversation:

JP Anten, Mainova Webhouse

Edgar van Essen, Switch Datacenters

Together, they discuss regional differences in market behaviour, evolving approaches to permitting, power and fibre, and how project development dynamics have changed over time.

Recorded live at Kickstart Europe 2026

Key Topics:

The future of sustainable data centers, emphasizing green heat reuse and renewable energy sources
Challenges and opportunities in expanding data center operations across Europe, especially in Frankfurt and Amsterdam
Strategies for talent acquisition, retention, and fostering entrepreneurial culture in a fast-moving industry
Impact of geopolitical shifts on sovereign clouds and international data trends
Innovative business models like third-party leasing, modular growth, and space-based data centers

https://switchdatacenters.com/

https://mainova-webhouse.com/

https://sobencc.com/

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The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.

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How are European Data Center markets evolving? | Episode 2 - Live at KickStart Europe 2026