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ABOUT THE COMPUTE SUMMIT 2026
An Exclusive gathering for those powering the digital future
Compute Summit 2026, hosted by Contrarian Ventures at the Palau de Congressos de Barcelona, brings together hyperscalers, data center operators, colocation and edge providers, infrastructure builders, investors, and technology innovators to tackle the future of cloud, AI, HPC, and green digital infrastructure.
Over two days, the summit features:
- Keynotes & panel discussions from industry visionaries
- Curated 1-on-1 meetings for strategic deal-making
- Exhibition area showcasing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions
- Startup pitching contest spotlighting breakthrough innovations
- Workshops & breakout sessions for deep technical dives
- Exclusive networking events including guided city tours and evening receptions
Whether you’re a cloud architect, hyperscaler, investor, or policymaker, Compute Summit 2026 is where the digital infrastructure ecosystem meets to connect, collaborate, and innovate.
Themes at Compute Summit 2026
The future of compute
TRACK 1
Hyperscale strategy & investment
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Hyperscalers & the future of compute
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VC & hardware innovation
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Giga-scale AI campus development
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Strategic shifts in compute architecture
TRACK 2
Compute infrastructure & optimization
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Optimizing compute costs
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Building and scaling AI infrastructure
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Choosing the right cloud model for your workload
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Hardware and chip architectures
TRACK 3
Data center design & operations
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Geopolitics & compliance
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Data center site strategy & design
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Powering sustainable compute
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Scaling liquid & immersion cooling
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Water use & sustainability
TRACK 4
Emerging tech & future compute
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Future concepts shaping the evolution of compute
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Edge & modular compute
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Security & resilience in infrastructure
Leading Minds on Stage
Speakers Of Compute Summit 2026
The speakers of Compute Summit 2026 represent the forefront of computing and artificial intelligence. Expect inspiring keynotes, groundbreaking case studies, and forward-thinking discussions led by those defining tomorrow’s digital landscape.
Neha Manaktala
Global Head of ClimateTech Investments @ J.P. Morgan
Jaime Rodriguez-Ramos
Operating Director @ I Squared Capital
Ramzi Chrif
Vice President Operations, EU @ VIRTUS Data Centres
Antoine Lepagnot
Managing Director, Head of Digital Infrastructure Investment Banking, Europe @ Santander CIB, TMT Global Industry Group
Josiah Sullivan
Global Head of Customer Data Center Strategy @ AWS
Tate Cantrell
Chief Technology Officer @ Verne
Maija Tanner
Head of IBM Data & AI Platform Ecosystem, Northern, Central & Eastern Europe @ IBM
Fernando Garcia
Managing Director @ IDP Data Center
Chris Pennigton
Director Energy and Sustainability @ Iron Mountain
Harro Beusker
CEO and Co-Founder @ nLighten
Among Attendees:
We invite
Industry leaders
Hyperscalers
Driving large-scale cloud computing
Colocation operators
Offering global data center services
Scaling computing startups
Pushing technological boundaries
Big tech
Shaping the future of digital infrastructure
Infrastructure investors
Funding and supporting sector growth
Energy companies
Focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability
AI Infrastructure
Architecting next-gen infrastructure for AI at scale
Network / Interconnect
Enabling seamless interconnects for compute-intensive workloads
Regulators
Enabling responsible growth through policy and standards
And other data enthusiasts
Shape the next era of compute.
Secure your spot.
Register
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS
Get Your Ticket Before Prices Rise
Your General Admission ticket includes full access to Compute Summit 2026 in Barcelona — covering all keynotes, curated 1-on-1 meetings, networking events, and premium hospitality. Prices will rise in tiers as the event date approaches, so secure your spot early to get the best rate and maximize your experience.
INCLUDED IN ALL TICKETS
- Two-day Conference & Deal area access
- Networking app access
- AI-curated one-on-one meetings
- On-demand access to presentations & videos
- Full access to the online event
- All-inclusive catering
- Invitation to exclusive networking party
- Entrance to networking drinks
- Guided city tours
FREE
Media pass
ALL GENERAL ADMISSION FEATURES
- Editorial staff interested in covering Compute Summit 2026 can apply for a media pass (subject to review and approval).
- All approved media are required to publish content related to the event.
Expert Voices Steering the Summit
Advisors of Compute Summit 2026
Behind every world-class summit stands a world-class advisory board. The advisors of Compute Summit 2026 play a key role in shaping the event’s direction, curating themes, guiding content, and ensuring an experience that drives the future of high-performance computing and AI innovation.
Ramzi Chrif
Vice President Operations, EU @ VIRTUS Data Centres
Paul Henry
Regional Director, EMEA, Data Center Construction & Delivery @ Google
Ricardo Silveira Cabral
Distinguished Research Scientist @ NVIDIA
Neha Manaktala
Global Head of ClimateTech Investments @ J.P. Morgan
Justin Dustzadeh
Chief Technology Officer @ Equinix
Josiah Sullivan
Global Head of Customer Data Center Strategy @ AWS
Pauline Thomson
Head of Data Science and Managing Director Infrastructure @ Ardian
Marc O'Regan
Chief Technology Officer @ Dell Technologies
Tate Cantrell
Chief Technology Officer @ Verne
Vikram Raju
Managing Director, Head of Climate Investments @ Morgan Stanley
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Compute Summit 2026 is brought to you by Futurae Media, a global event organiser fostering innovation across multiple industries like Energy and Mobility, Food and Agriculture, Digital Healthcare and Urban Tech.
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