26th Datacenter Management & Cloud

Technical Deep Dive & Knowledge Exchange

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Zurich
18 February 2027
Start: 14:00
Ende: 17:30
Apéro
Deutsch, Startups auch auf Englisch.

Overview

Two current topics. Greater technical depth. International experts and innovators. And, as always, plenty of opportunities to exchange ideas with other datacenter professionals.

This time, we’re going deeper.

Our 26th Datacenter Event combines practical technical learning with knowledge exchange and networking.

The topics will be presented in greater detail and with a stronger technical focus – almost like a compact course. This is not about glossy presentations, but about truly understanding technologies and taking away practical knowledge that can be applied in your own environment.

Our Two Focus Topics

DCIM – How to Dimension and Implement It Correctly

→ How should a modern DCIM solution be structured and properly dimensioned?

We will look at architecture, requirements, data, integration, and operations – supported by concrete experiences from real-world datacenter environments.

AI in the Datacenter – From Use Case to Implementation

→ Where is AI already creating real value in the datacenter today?

We will examine concrete applications, the data and infrastructure required, technical implementation, as well as the skills and roles needed for a successful deployment of AI.

Technischer Vertrieb bei windCORES
Daniel Peitz
Ich bin ein Familienmensch durch und durch. Es gab verschiedenen Stationen in meinem Leben, durch die ich einiges gesehen und erlebt habe. Als elektrotechnischer Assistent gestartet, über den IT-Systemelektroniker in der Distribution und Im Systemhaus (B2B, B2C) gearbeitet. Ein eigenes Team geleitet und nun als technischer Vertrieb im Rechenzentrum unterwegs.
COO bei Terraspark
Matthias Laug
Gründungs-CTO von Lieferando und Tier Mobility; skalierte Hardware-Produktion. Gründungs-CTO von Lieferando und Tier Mobility, beide venture-finanziert; baute bei Tier Supply Chain und Hardware-Produktion auf und skalierte sie. • Aufbau und Skalierung von zwei venture-finanzierten Unternehmen • Supply Chain und Hardware-Produktion im industriellen Massstab • Operative Exzellenz in Logistik und Mobilität
Sales Director @ Nlyte Software
Bruno Brottier
With 20+ years in datacenter innovation, I drive strategic growth by turning challenges into opportunities. As Sales Director at Nlyte Software, I specialize in datacenter capacities planning and monitoring, helping organizations optimize resources, cut costs, and meet sustainability goals. My focus? Delivering measurable value to end customers through smart partnerships with MSPs, system integrators, and consulting firms. Proven impact: ✔ 300% surge in deal registrations and expanded customer portfolios. ✔ Consistent quota overachievement, high-value contract renewals, and competitive wins. ✔ Built revenue-driving alliances by aligning technology with business objectives. I thrive at the intersection of sales leadership, market strategy, and customer-centric innovation—ensuring every deal creates lasting success.
Co-Founder und CSO bei etalytics GmbH
Dr. Thomas Weber
Dr. Thomas Weber ist Mitbegründer und CSO von etalytics. Mithilfe von KI-basierter Energieintelligenz zeigt er, wie komplexe Energiesysteme in Rechenzentren aktiv optimiert werden können – mit messbaren Auswirkungen auf Effizienz und Kosten.
Leiter Accountmanagement bei IWB - Industrielle Werke Basel
Flurin Buchholz-Baltermia
Flurin Buchholz-Baltermia verbindet technisches Fachwissen im Bereich Umwelt und Energie mit unternehmerischem Denken. Er ist Umweltingenieur B.Sc., Energieingenieur MAS und verfügt über einen Master of Business Administration. Beruflich war er als Projektleiter und Planer für Photovoltaik-Grossanlagen tätig und beriet Grossunternehmen sowie Industriebetriebe zu Energiefragen. Heute leitet er das Account Management bei IWB und verantwortet Themen rund um Strom, Gas, Photovoltaik-Lösungen, Energieberatung, Wärme und Areale.
President High-Tech Connect
Ralf Haller
With 25+ years in high-tech, I’ve been fortunate to help companies grow by combining data-driven marketing, strategic partnerships, and practical go-to-market execution. My journey has taken me from Silicon Valley to Switzerland, across roles in product marketing, product management, business development, and innovation leadership. I’ve worked with B2B companies in AI, data engineering, legal tech, and IT infrastructure, always with a focus on delivering measurable results, building trust, and creating lasting market impact. Along the way, I’ve built and led international marketing teams, launched high-ROI campaigns, and learned the value of staying hands-on. My background mixes deep technical training (MSc EE from KIT, MSc Data Science from MIT) with executive education (INSEAD) and three decades of real-world experience. Today, I’m passionate about scaling AI-first platforms and supporting the adoption of transformative technologies in Europe.

More Technology. Less Marketing.

Our goal is simple: You should know more in the evening than you did in the morning – and be able to apply what you learned in your own environment.

No sales pitches. Instead, technical explanations, practical examples, and open discussions with experts.

All participants will receive a High-Tech Connect Certificate of Completion covering the topics addressed during the event.

  • counter-drone systems
  • electronic warfare systems
  • air defence technologies
  • defence AI and analytics
  • cybersecurity and infrastructure protection
  • sensors, RF systems and advanced electronics

International Experts. DACH Datacenter Community.

We bring together experienced practitioners, international experts, and innovative technology providers.

In addition, datacenter experts from Germany and Austria will join us live. This creates an opportunity to discuss experiences, technologies, and best practices directly across Switzerland and the wider DACH region.

And, of course, there will be plenty of time for what has defined our Datacenter Events for many years: personal knowledge exchange and excellent networking.

For professionals from colocation datacenters, corporate datacenters, and large IT and infrastructure organizations.

  • European, Swiss and Global Ministries of Defence
  • NATO-affiliated innovation and capability programs
  • EU defence initiatives (e.g. DG DEFIS)
  • Leading defence and dual-use companies
  • armasuisse , Swiss Federal Department of Defence,  Civil Protection and other Swiss defence initiatives

#25: Event-agenda

Kosten senken und Ressourcen optimieren – auch mit KI im Datacenter-Betrieb

Zeit - CET
organisation
Redner
Thema
14:00
High-Tech
Connect
Ralf Haller
Welcome und Einführung
14:10
IWB
Flurin Buchholz-Baltermia
Digitaler Energie-Zwilling. Steuerung und Optimierung eines DC Campus.
14:30
etalytics
Thomas Weber
KI-adaptierte Kühlungs-Optimierung.
3 Use Cases mit bis zu 50% Energieeinsparung in Rechenzentren.
14:50
Verizon Germany
Oliver Prislan
Was in KI sollten Datacenter Managers kennen?
KI-Agents im Rechenzentrum. Echte Use Cases und deren Nutzen.

15:10
☕️ Pause
Networking & Ausstellung
15:30
windCORES
Daniel Peitz
Grünes Computing direkt in der Windkraftanlage.
windCORES macht Windkraftanlagen zu CO₂-neutralen Rechenzentren.
15:50
Nylte Software
Bruno Brottier, Jörg Schanze
Swiss and German reference projects:
Reduce Costs & Decide Faster: AI-Driven Datacenter Operations with Nlyte CoPilot.
16:10
TerraSpark
Matthias Laug
Rechenztern im All.
Geht das überhaupt und wenn ja, wann werden diese kommen und was werden sie leisten?
16:30-
18:30
🍷 Apéro
Networking & Ausstellung

Participation

18 February 2027 · Zurich

CHF 250 per person

  • Includes the technical program, Certificate of Completion, networking, and aperitif.

Places are limited.

Learn. Exchange. Make Better Decisions.