Siemens Energy at Datacloud Global Congress 2025

We had a very successful Datacloud Global Congress in Cannes this year! See highlights and our panel discussions below. Continue checking this page for updates on Datacloud Global Congress 2026 – coming soon.

As data centers' power demand continues to surge, addressing the pressing challenges they face is more critical than ever. With projections indicating that data centers could consume as much as 4% of global electricity generation by 2030, it is imperative to engage with industry leaders and stakeholders to explore innovative technical data center power solutions. At Siemens Energy, we are committed to being at the forefront of this conversation, showcasing how we can partner with data centers to ensure a sustainable and reliable energy future.

Address: 1 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France
Venue: Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
Booth: Siemens Energy Lounge in the rotunda

At our booth and during the congress, attendees can discover a range of solutions designed to empower data centers. We invite you to gain insights from Tim Holt, a member of the Siemens Energy Executive Board, who will discuss creative financing solutions to address today’s demands for data centers. Additionally, Andreas Pistauer, Vice President of Sales, will discuss how advanced gas turbine technology is solving grid challenges for data centers. Attendees are invited to our exclusive workshop with Franziska Weiss, Vice President Market & Business Development, Europe, and panellists from Nvidia, Equinix, and others. They will discuss power availability challenges, global market dynamics, and responses from data center operators and the supply chain.

Time: June 5, 2025, 10:25 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. CEST
Location: Keynote Theatre, level 2
Speaker: Tim Holt, Executive Board Member of Siemens Energy

Topic: With the data center industry booming, investment in the industry looks like a good opportunity. Global investment powerhouses are pooling their vast resources and pouring billions into data center construction. What creative financing solutions are we seeing to meet demand for capital.

The panel will discuss: 

Who are the greatest investors in the data center space and what new entrants will we see?
What are key issues for a lender; sustainability, supply chain risk, location, availability of power?
When/if will we see a meaningful data center IPO?
How to create a successful joint venture?

Get insights from Tim Holt, member of the Siemens Energy Executive Board, about creative financing solutions to meet today's demand for data centers.

Tim Holt, Executive Board Member of Siemens Energy

Time: June 4, 2025; 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. CEST
Location: Expo Floor
Speakers:
Andreas Pistauer, Vice President Gas Services Sales Siemens Energy

Topic: On-site power generation for data centers – Solving grid challenges with advanced gas turbine technology

The growing demand for data center infrastructure is straining power grid capacity worldwide, threatening the reliability of operations. Gas turbines are the technology of choice for sustainable and efficient solutions, enabling on-site generation of electricity and cooling for data centers. This session will explore how modern gas turbines address grid challenges, ensure high availability and reliability, and support future sustainability goals, including the potential for carbon-free fuels like hydrogen. You will get insights on the importance of customized power solutions for data centers, the benefits of gas turbines for high power density and efficiency, and the role of modular, scalable designs in meeting both operational and sustainability targets.

Andreas Pistauer, Vice President Sales Siemens Energy

Time: June 4, 2025; 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CEST
Location: Workshop room

Speaker: Panel session with Franziska Weiss, Vice President, Europe Market & Business Development as moderator and three panelists from NVIDIA, Equinix and the European Commission

Topic: From power availability and policy impacts to global market dynamics and the accelerating pace of change, this session will explore the changing dynamics in the data center space, sharing insights from industry leaders, policy makers and sector experts.