The place to be for data, cloud, and connectivity

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the Swiss and international data center industry will meet in Zurich for Data Center Nation 2025—the central meeting place for everyone shaping the future of data, cloud, and connectivity.

As an official partner and sponsor, the Swiss Data Center Association (SDCA) is right at the heart of the action and actively contributing to the success of this unique industry event.

Our strong presence underscores that the SDCA is the voice of Swiss data centers – strong, connected, and forward-looking.

SDCA actively shapes the program

The SDCA also sets the tone in terms of content:

In the morning, Sergio Milesi, President of the SDCA, will open a high-caliber panel discussion at 9:50 a.m. in Hall 1 with the question:

“Does Switzerland have the right energy mix for data centers to drive the age of AI?”

Panel participants:

• Christoph Brand, CEO Axpo Group

• Marcel Lenzin, Head Grid Strategy Swissgrid

• René Zierler, Ph.D., Managing Director Switzerland Hewlett Packard Enterprise

• Christian Keller, Chairman & General Manager IBM

• Babak Falsafi, President SDEA | Professor EPFL

Later in the day, Martin Zust (Head of Public Affairs) and Yves Zischek (Vice President SDCA) will moderate the panel discussion at 11:50 a.m. in Hall 2:

“Innovation instead of regulation: What are the success factors for a thriving Swiss AI economy?”

Also on the podium:

• Franz Grüter, National Council (SVP)

• Bernard Maissen, Director BAKOM

• Thierry Burkhart, Council of States (AG)

Our members and partners are actively involved

A special highlight: Many of our members and partners are contributing to the agenda with their own panels, presentations, and expert sessions – demonstrating the strength of the Swiss data center industry in terms of expertise, practice, and vision.

The following SDCA members and partners are involved on site as presenting partners in various panels: