Join DC Byte for a behind the scenes tour at DataCloud Global Congress 2026 in Cannes, one of the world’s leading events for digital infrastructure, data centres, cloud and AI.
In this vlog, you’ll get a tour of the Palais des Festivals, the exhibition floor, and the DC Byte booth, while hearing about some of the biggest trends discussed by operators, investors, developers, hyperscalers and technology providers throughout the event.
This year’s event highlighted a major shift in the industry:
– Demand is moving beyond traditional hubs such as FLAP-D, Northern Virginia and Singapore into emerging markets including Johor, Bangkok, the Nordics, Iberia, Northern Italy, Northern Greece, Texas, Georgia and Pennsylvania.
– Deliverability and speed-to-market have become critical. As power and permitting constraints continue to impact development timelines, operators and investors are increasingly focused on projects with secured power and realistic delivery schedules.
– AI remains the industry’s biggest growth driver. From AI training campuses and hyperscale developments to liquid cooling and high-density infrastructure, almost every discussion centred around how AI is transforming data centre design and location strategies.
– Community engagement and sustainability are becoming essential components of successful developments. Industry leaders repeatedly emphasised that power and planning approvals alone are no longer enough without local stakeholder support.
– Reliable market intelligence has never been more important. As global markets become increasingly interconnected, understanding power availability, hyperscaler activity, pipeline deliverability and competitive dynamics is critical for making informed decisions.