- Datacloud Congress 2025 brought together 3,500+ key figures in digital infrastructure over three days in Cannes, supporting over 50 focused meetings on IP leasing, clouds and partnerships.
- The event highlighted accelerating demand for AI-ready data centres and reinforced the importance of cross-sector and cross-border collaboration.
What happened: Datacloud Congress 2025 fosters strategic connections in digital infrastructure
The Datacloud Congress 2025, held from 3–5 June in France, brought together hundreds of professionals from the data centre, cloud infrastructure, connectivity, energy, technology, investment, and government sectors. Over the three days, attendees engaged in a highly diverse programme featuring panel discussions, networking sessions, and strategic meetings.
Beyond formal sessions, the congress also served as a vital networking hub. Numerous side meetings and informal discussions took place, facilitating partnerships, investment conversations, and strategic alliances among stakeholders from different regions and industries. The strong cross-sector representation highlighted the increasingly converged nature of today’s digital infrastructure landscape and the importance of coordination between technology, policy, and capital.
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Why it’s important
This event provided a valuable platform for initiating strategic alliances in IPv4 leasing and cloud infrastructure deployment. With representation from multiple continents, it presented an opportunity to establish early relationships ahead of potential deals. The breadth of engagements suggests growing interest in cross-border partnerships and reflects the ongoing evolution of the global digital infrastructure market.
