ABOUT THE COMPUTE SUMMIT 2026
An Exclusive gathering for those powering the digital future
Compute Summit 2026 is more than a conference — it’s a global platform for shaping the future of computing. Hosted by Contrarian Ventures, this two-day event in Barcelona brings together hyperscalers, energy leaders, investors, and frontier technologists to answer a critical question: How do we build faster, smarter, and greener digital infrastructure at scale?
With a dynamic format designed to spark action and insight, the summit features:
- Keynotes & panel discussions from industry visionaries
- AI-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 an investor deploying capital, a technologist building the next-gen stack, or a policymaker shaping the future of infrastructure — this is where the biggest conversations and connections happen.
Themes at Compute Summit 2025
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 & regional expansion
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Strategic shifts in compute architecture: from CPUs to quantum
TRACK 2
Compute infrastructure & optimization
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Software-driven optimization
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AI infrastructure at scale
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Chip architecture & optimization
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Advanced cooling technologies
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Leading cloud and flexible compute models
TRACK 3
Data center design & operations
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Data center site strategy & design
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Scaling liquid & immersion cooling
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Next-generation data center operations
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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
Event’s Advisory Board
Guided by the Minds Powering Digital Infrastructure
Ramzi Chrif
Vice President Operations, EU @ VIRTUS Data Centres
Paul Henry
Regional Director, EMEA, Data Center Construction & Delivery @ Google
Ricardo Silveira Cabral
Director of Engineering, GenAI @ Meta
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
Svein Atle Hagaseth
EVP Global Chief Business Officer @ Green Mountain AS - Data centres
Tate Cantrell
Chief Technology Officer @ Verne
Rajeev Gupta
Senior Global Director - Sales Strategy and Bids @ Colt Data Centre Services
Vikram Raju
Managing Director, Head of Climate Investments @ Morgan Stanley
Rebecca Lamas
Technical Lead Continental Europe @ Goodman Group
Antonio Bravo Acin
Global Head of Data @ BBVA
Adriana Gomes Nunes
Cloud Solutions Architect Director @ Microsoft
Antoine Lepagnot
Managing Director, Head of Digital Infrastructure Investment Banking, Europe @ Santander CIB, TMT Global Industry Group
Christian Patino
Head of Impact Tech @ UBS
Michael Langguth
Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder @ Carbon13
Barry Noel King
Head of Commercial - Data Centre Lead Global
Maija Tanner
Head of IBM Data & AI Platform Ecosystem, Northern, Central & Eastern Europe @ IBM
Chris Pennigton
Director Energy and Sustainability @ Iron Mountain
Xiao-Xiao Zhu
Digital Operating Partner @ KKR - KOHLBERG KRAVIS ROBERTS & CO
Phil Reid
Head of Energy Transition @ RED Engineering
Rajesh Swaminathan
Partner @ Khosla Ventures
Neil McRae
Chief Network Strategist @ Juniper Networks
Cristina Campillo Cruellas
Director General of Digital Infrastructures @ Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan Government)
Steven Carlini
Chief Advocate Data Centers and AI @ Schneider Electric
Jaime Rodriguez-Ramos
Operating Director @ I Squared Capital
Kirti Devi
Global Head of Go-To-Market: High Performance Compute (HPC) @ AWS
Benjamin Tincq
Founding Partner @ Marble
Begona Villacis Sanchez
Executive Director @ Spain DC – Spanish Data Centers Association
Fernando Garcia
Managing Director @ IDP Data Center
Doug Loewe
Senior Advisor @ AIIM and Non-Executive Director & Board Member @ ADII @
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.
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.
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Organiser
Brought to you by Futurae Media
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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