Event Start:
16 Oct 2025 06:00 PM
Event End:
16 Oct 2025 09:00 PM
Location:
Frankfurt, Germany
Event Summary:

IPFA Future Leaders Network Continental Europe

Inside the Future of Infrastructure: Panel & Data Centre Site Visit


Join the IPFA Future Leaders’ Network for an exciting evening in Frankfurt exploring the future of digital infrastructure.

This event will begin with an interactive panel bringing together leading voices from technology, finance, and law to discuss the latest trends in sustainability, financing models, and the transformation of digital infrastructure.

As a special highlight, a small group of participants will also have the unique opportunity to attend a guided site visit of the brand-new Mainova WebHouse MWH01 campus in Frankfurt Seckbach. This flagship data centre sets new benchmarks for sustainable infrastructure in Europe, with best-in-class energy efficiency (PUE 1.2), resilience (TIER III+), and innovative heat reuse for surrounding buildings.

Speakers

 - J.P. Anten, CEO, Mainova WebHouse

 - Additional speakers to be announced


Event details

13:45 Optional site visit departure (meeting point: A&O Shearman, Frankfurt)
14:30 Guided tour of Mainova WebHouse MWH01 campus (Frankfurt-Seckbach)
17:30 Return to A&O Shearman
18:15 Registration & Networking
18:30 Welcome & Panel Discussion
19:15 Networking Drinks Reception
21:00 Close

Format: Expert panel discussion and networking, with limited spaces for an exclusive site visit of the Mainova WebHouse.


Site Visit Information

Spaces for the site visit are strictly limited to 15 places.

To take part:

  1. Register for the event (this confirms your place for the panel and networking).

  2. Email connect@ipfa.org to express your interest in joining the site visit.

As demand is expected to be high, places will be allocated to eligible IPFA members only, with priority given to:

 - One participant per organisation

 - Future Leaders with 3–10 years’ experience in the infrastructure and energy sector

Confirmed participants will be contacted directly with further details. A shuttle service will transport site visit participants to and from the Mainova WebHouse campus.

Hosts

Organisation:
A&O Shearman

Organisation:
Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW)

Fees

Name :
IPFA Member
Amount
0.00
Currency
Euro

Name :
Public sector
Amount
0.00
Currency
Euro

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