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Event Start:
31 Mar 2026 04:30 PM
Event End:
31 Mar 2026 07:00 PM
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
Event Summary:

IPFA Continental Europe

Shaping Belgium’s Digital Future: The Data Centre Equation

Join us for an insightful event with industry leaders exploring the dynamic landscape of data centres in Belgium. Our keynote speaker will set the stage, followed by a panel discussion where we delve into the multifaceted world of data centres and the critical intersections of infrastructure, legal framework, real estate, and investment. Discover the opportunities and challenges shaping this vital sector and don’t miss your chance to connect with experts and peers driving Belgium’s digital future.

 

Speaker Line Up

Keynote Address on Current State of the European Datacentre Market: Kevin Restivo, Director, Data Centre Research, CBRE

Keynote Address on Offtake Agreements:Filip Van Elsen, Partner, A&O Shearman

 

Panel & Q&A

- Moderator: Carole Santens, Director, BDIA (Belgian Digital Infrastructure Association)

- Tiziano Durante, Cloud Region Lead – EMEA, Microsoft 

- Frederik de Haas van Dorsser, Director Digital Infra, NIBC Bank N.V.

- Friso Haringsma, CEO, Datacenter United

- Jeff Hermans, Counsel Real Estate, A&O Shearman

- Arnoud de Ridder, Executive Director, TINC Development Partners

 

 

Event Details

Registration: 4.30pm

Discussion begins: 5.00pm

Networking: 6.30pm

Format: In-person briefing; keynote addresses, panel & Q&A followed by a networking reception

Address:

A&O Shearman offices, Tervurenlaan 268A, Brussels, Belgium

 

Important notice for members: We are accepting registrations for this event assuming your organisation will continue its membership for next year. Please note: your organisation will need to have confirmed your 2026 membership prior to the activity so that we can reconfirm your place.

IPFA Memberships run Jan-Dec; we are currently asking all private sector members to renew for next year. If you are unsure, please speak to your organisation’s main member contact, or enquire with our membership team (membership@ipfa.org).

Hosts

Organisation:
A&O Shearman
Organisation:
TINC Development Partners

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