São Paulo, July 2026 – Artificial intelligence has launched a new technological race that goes far beyond the development of generative models. The major challenge now lies in the infrastructure capable of supporting the explosion of data processing, cloud computing, and AI applications at scale. In this scenario, data centers have shifted from being operational assets to becoming strategic elements of the digital economy, driving investments in energy, cooling, connectivity, automation, cybersecurity, and sustainability.

It is in this context that Data Center World Brazil 2026 holds its first edition in the country, from October 6 to 8, at São Paulo Expo. Internationally recognized as one of the leading content and business platforms dedicated to digital infrastructure, the event arrives in Brazil bringing together global companies, experts, and executives responsible for some of the largest data center projects in Latin America.

The timing is especially relevant. According to a McKinsey study, global demand for installed data center capacity could nearly triple by 2030, rising from approximately 82 GW to around 220 GW, driven primarily by the rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence and hyperscale environments. At the same time, energy availability, facility deployment speed, and operational efficiency have become determining factors in the competitiveness of markets capable of receiving new investments.

This transformation also profoundly changes how companies and governments view digital infrastructure. Artificial intelligence significantly increases the computational density of operations and requires increasingly resilient, efficient environments prepared to support high processing loads.

Gartner's projections reinforce this scenario. The consultancy estimates that global energy consumption by data centers will grow 26% in 2026 alone, reaching approximately 565 TWh, while servers dedicated to AI will represent a growing share of global energy demand. For the consultancy, energy efficiency, new cooling architectures, and intelligent infrastructure management become critical factors to ensure the sustainable expansion of the digital economy.

Given this scenario, Data Center World Brazil proposes a broad debate on the main technological challenges accompanying this transformation. Over three days, national and international experts will discuss topics such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, edge computing, connectivity, hyperscale, critical infrastructure, energy efficiency, ESG, automation, cybersecurity, operational resilience, new cooling architectures, and expansion of installed capacity in Brazil.

The congress already features more than 40 confirmed experts, representing organizations leading strategic digital infrastructure projects across different economic sectors. The program includes executives from companies such as Globo, Rappi, Riachuelo, Ambev, Bradesco, and B3, as well as representatives from data center operators, cloud providers, telecommunications companies, integrators, technology manufacturers, and specialized consultancies, creating an environment for exchanging experiences among some of the market's key decision-makers.

Beyond technical content, the exhibition area will showcase solutions covering virtually the entire critical infrastructure chain. Confirmed companies include AFAPLAN Planejamento e Gestão de Projetos, ANTEL Telecomunicações Brasil, Ascenty, China Exhibition World Co., Choice Automação Industrial, Clemar Engenharia, Corning Optical Communications, EVAPCO Brasil, Kingston Technology do Brasil, Mendes Holler Engenharia, MPT Fios e Cabos Especiais, NCH Brasil, Portex do Brasil, Rosenberger Domex Telecomunicações, Schneider Electric, Stauff Brasil, Transformadores União, Trusted Solutions Brasil, Tyconnex Consultoria, Vaisala, and Vertiv.

Together, these organizations represent fundamental technologies for building and operating mission-critical environments, including power systems, UPS, air conditioning, evaporative and liquid cooling, optical fibers, structured cabling, telecommunications, environmental monitoring, automation, engineering, electrical infrastructure, and operational management.

The arrival of Data Center World in Brazil accompanies a moment of strong expansion in the Latin American market. The accelerated growth of investments in cloud, artificial intelligence, digital services, streaming, fintechs, Industry 4.0, and the Internet of Things continuously expands the need for local infrastructure for data storage, processing, and distribution. Brazil emerges as one of the main destinations for these investments by combining market scale, technological maturity, international connectivity availability, and growing interest from global data center operators.

"The event aims to bring together suppliers, operators, investors, hyperscalers, integrators, engineers, infrastructure architects, CIOs, CTOs, and leaders responsible for decisions that will shape the next generation of data centers in the country. By connecting manufacturers, experts, and end users in a single environment, Data Center World Brazil reinforces the strategic role of digital infrastructure as the foundation for advancing artificial intelligence and developing the connected economy, establishing itself as one of the sector's main gatherings in Latin America," highlights Leonardo Benedicto, event director at Informa Markets.

DCW takes place simultaneously with Futurecom, Latin America's leading event dedicated to the digital economy and innovation.

Event Details

Data Center World Brazil 2026

• Date: October 6–8, 2026
• Location: São Paulo Expo – São Paulo (SP)
• Exhibition: 10 AM – 8 PM | Congress: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Information and registration: https://datacenterworldbrasil.com.br/en/

About Data Center World Brazil

Data Center World Brazil is the national version of one of the most important global platforms for content, networking, and business in the data center and digital infrastructure sector. Organized by Informa Markets, the event connects industry leaders, experts, and technology suppliers to discuss trends, innovation, sustainability, and the future of the digital economy.

About Informa Markets

Informa connects people and markets through digital solutions, specialized content, trade shows, hybrid events, and market intelligence, building a relationship and business journey between companies and markets 365 days a year. Present in more than 30 countries, it has operated in Latin America for 30 years, delivering annually more than 40 hybrid events in Brazil and Mexico, dozens of digital events, news portals, and digital connection and business platforms.

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