The two-day Tech Show Frankfurt 2026: eco brought together the Internet industry with key partners, featuring engaging panel discussions and in-depth exchanges. The focus was on digital sovereignty, AI infrastructures, edge computing and the future of Germany as a data centre hub.

A new position paper from the Internet industry highlights the key obstacles now facing the sector: grid connections, electricity prices and viable framework conditions are becoming decisive factors for the expansion of data centres in Germany. Without swift implementation of energy policy measures, there is a risk that investments will move elsewhere.

Artificial intelligence is significantly changing the demands placed on data centres. Sascha Horn, Regional Strategic Account Manager for DACH at Vertiv and a speaker at this year’s DCES, explains which adaptations are necessary and why a rethink in infrastructure planning is unavoidable.

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