Nordic Datacenter Week 2025
The Nordic Datacenter Week 2025 will take place September 22nd -26th. All the Nordic DC Associations and their members will be arranging activities during this week! Don't miss any of the events - full Nordic program can be found here.
We would like to thank our members for being part of the program this year.
The Nordic Datacenter Week is an initiative designed to engage the public and industry stakeholders in discussions about the role of data centers in society. In Sweden, the event highlights the country's growing importance as a hub for sustainable digital infrastructure. Throughout the week, Swedish participants can join activities, webinars, and open dialogues that showcase how data centers support innovation, energy efficiency, and the transition toward a greener digital future.
Below you will find the planned Swedish activities - and remember, the overview will be updated on a weekly basis as the program is being finalized!
Building a Zero-Incident Future for Data Centers
Date: September 22
Time: 13:00-14:00
Location: Webinar
ONNEC: Health & Safety is often seen as a checklist—but in the high-stakes world of data centers, it's the difference between resilience and risk. In this session, Kenneth Jenkins, Onnec's Health & Safety Manager for the Nordics, takes us behind the numbers to explore why safety is everyone's business.
Read more...
#Digital kick-off meeting School Hackaton
Date: September 22
Time: 15.30-16.30
Microsoft and Ung företagsamhet kick off
The School Hackathon is mainly aimed at grades 4–6 and is an exciting concept where students get to feel involved in social issues while also learning more about innovation, democracy, and entrepreneurship. Create a free account and log in to read more and register for next school year's School Hackathon.
Join the kick off meeting here
To participate in the Hackathon, please register your school class here, last day of registration is September 3rd
Study Visit at Matakuten Sandviken
Date: September 22
Time: 10.00-11.00 alt. 11.00-12.00
Location: Linggatan 23, Sandviken
Microsoft and Matakuten: Join us for a study visit at Matakuten Sandviken, where we will showcase the premises and the fantastic work done by volunteers all day to make this function. Matakuten's operations are financed through financial donations. There are no financial transactions with those in need, and the organization has no profit purpose. Matakuten 'receives in order to give.' Microsoft is one of our valuable cooperation partners.
Program:
10.00-11.00 - guided tour including Q&A session
11.00-12.00 - guided tour including Q&A session
There are 10 places available in each session. Please email us to book your seat.
Contact: Ann Florén
AI in the classroom
Date: 22 September
Time: 8.15-14.30 CET
Location: Björksätra skolan
Microsoft and KodCentrum School class visits:
We are continuing our work to inspire the next generation of digital creators. This year, we are placing extra focus on Artificial Intelligence – a topic that both sparks curiosity and shapes the future. The students get to try programming in Scratch themselves, and together we explore how AI works, with exciting discussions about its databases and possibilities
Register: fia@kodcentrum.se
SweDCI member meeting at Schneider Electric
Date: September 23
Time: 15.00, Coffe will be served from 14.00
Location: Schneider Electric, Solna – Frösundaviks allé 1, Gate 02
We are happy to welcome you to the first Members Meeting after the summer.
The program starts at 15.00 and ends around 17.00
From 17.00 there will be time for mingle, finger food and drinks
Contact Fredrik Lindahl for more infomration.
Study Visit at Matakuten Gävle
Date: September 23
Time: 10.00-11.00 alt. 11.00-12.00 CET
Location: Ängsvägen 1, Gävle
Microsoft and Matakuten: Join us for a study visit at Matakuten Gävle, where we will showcase the premises and the fantastic work done by volunteers all day to make this function. Matakuten's operations are financed through financial donations. There are no financial transactions with those in need, and the organization has no profit purpose. Matakuten 'receives in order to give.' Microsoft is one of our valuable cooperation partners.
Program:
10.00-11.00 - guided tour including Q&A session
11.00-12.00 - guided tour including Q&A session
There are 10 places available in each session. Please email us to book your seat.
If you would like to volunteer for a day, please contact Janne Kraft
Contact: Janne Kraft
AI in the classroom
Date: 23 September
Time: 8.15-14.30
Location: Your school in Sandviken
Microsoft and KodCentrum School class visits
We are continuing our work to inspire the next generation of digital creators. This year, we are placing extra focus on Artificial Intelligence – a topic that both sparks curiosity and shapes the future. The students get to try programming in Scratch themselves, and together we explore how AI works, with exciting discussions about its databases and possibilities.
Read more and register: here
Data Centre Security Workshop
Date: 23th September
Time: 9.00-11.00 and 12.00-14.00
Location: Classrooms in Katrineholm
AWS and KodCentrum:This hands-on workshop consolidates students' knowledge and understanding of STEAM concepts(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) with a focus on cloud computing security. Through interactive discussion and LEGO® Education Amazon themed challenge, students explore real-world applications of
technology to develop their very own security system for Data Centres.
Contact: eva@kodcentrum.se
Webinar: Future-Proofing Energy Investments: Unlocking Value Through Expert Advisory & Simulation
Date: September 23
Time: 13.00
What do datacenters and shrimp farms have in common? At a first glance, not much-but the answer might surprise you. Join our upcoming webinar to discover how Siemens' energy experts are using strategic advisory services and advanced simulation tools to help organizations navigate the evolving energy landscape with confidence.
Atea IT-arena in Stockholm
Date: September 23
Time: 08:30 – 15:15
Location: Sergel Hub, Sveavägen 10a, Stockholm, View on map
Target Audience: The entire IT department, from technical specialists to decision-makers
Last Registration Date: September 16, 2025
Price Free of charge
Study Visit at Matakuten Sandviken
Date: September 24
Time: 10.00-11.00 alt. 11.00-12.00
Location: Linggatan 23, Sandviken
Microsoft and Matakuten: Join us for a study visit at Matakuten Sandviken, where we will showcase the premises and the fantastic work done by volunteers all day to make this function. Matakuten's operations are financed through financial donations. There are no financial transactions with those in need, and the organization has no profit purpose. Matakuten 'receives in order to give.' Microsoft is one of our valuable cooperation partners.
Program:
10.00-11.00 - guided tour including Q&A session
11.00-12.00 - guided tour including Q&A session
There are 10 places available in each session. Please email us to book your seat.
Contact: Ann Florén
AI in the classroom
Date: 24 September
Time: 8.15-14.30
Location: Gullhedskolan
Microsoft and KodCentrum School class visits
We are continuing our work to inspire the next generation of digital creators. This year, we are placing extra focus on Artificial Intelligence – a topic that both sparks curiosity and shapes the future. The students get to try programming in Scratch themselves, and together we explore how AI works, with exciting discussions about its databases and possibilities.
register: fia@kodcentrum.se
Study Visit at Matakuten Gävle
Date: September 25
Time: 10.00-11.00 alt. 11.00-12.00
Location: Ängsvägen 1, Gävle
Microsoft and Matakuten: Join us for a study visit at Matakuten Gävle, where we will showcase the premises and the fantastic work done by volunteers all day to make this function. Matakuten's operations are financed through financial donations. There are no financial transactions with those in need, and the organization has no profit purpose. Matakuten 'receives in order to give.' Microsoft is one of our valuable cooperation partners.
Program:
10.00-11.00 - guided tour including Q&A session
11.00-12.00 - guided tour including Q&A session
There are 10 places available in each session. Please email us to book your seat.
Contact: Janne Kraft
Atea IT-arena in Gävle
Date:
September 25
Time; 08:30–15:15
Location: Gävle Konserthus, Kungsbäcksvägen 22 View on map
Target Audience
The entire IT department, from technical specialists to decision-makers
Last Registration Date
September 18, 2025
Price Free of charge
Study Visit at Matakuten Sandviken
Date: September 26
Time: 10.00-11.00 alt. 11.00-12.00
Location: Linggatan 23, Sandviken
Microsoft together with Matakuten: Join us for a study visit at Matakuten Sandviken, where we will showcase the premises and the fantastic work done by volunteers all day to make this function. Matakuten's operations are financed through financial donations. There are no financial transactions with those in need, and the organization has no profit purpose. Matakuten 'receives in order to give.' Microsoft is one of our valuable cooperation partners.
Program:
10.00-11.00 - guided tour including Q&A session
11.00-12.00 - guided tour including Q&A session
There are 10 places available in each session. Please email us to book your seat.
Contact: Ann Florén
Tech Evening for the Whole Family
Date: September 26
Time: 16.00-19.00
Location: Rapatac Activity Center (Hyttgatan 21, Sandviken)
Microsoft together with Rapatac: Explore technology, science, and creativity together at Rapatac's Tech Evening for the Whole Family! This interactive event is packed with fun, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and innovation for both kids and adults.
Program:
- 16:00-16:15 - Welcome & Introduction
- 16:15-16:30 - Presentation: Why STEAM Matters for the Future1
- 6:30-19:00 - Hands-on Activities (Open Stations)
Contact: Maria Shishkanova
University of Gävle, Exploratory Learning Lab
Date:
September 16
Time: 9.00-16.00
Microsoft and University of Gävle together with Tekniska museet
Tekniska on Tour introduces a new, AI-themed workshop in Exploratory Learning Lab, with pupils from Gävle in the presence of educators from Exploratory Learning Lab. We discuss some of the principles behind AI and train machine learning models to recognise different classes. This school program will be available for free in Exploratory Learning Lab, conducted by the Educators from University of Gävle.
Contact: Markus David
Cybersecurity in the Classroom – Learn to Protect Your Digital Identity!
Date: 23, 24 and25 September
Time: 09:00-09:40
Location: Online
Microsoft and KodCentrum
Give your students an educational and engaging introduction to cybersecurity? We now offer free online lessons, where your class will meet a role model or educator who leads an interactive session on digital safety – tailored for primary and lower secondary students.During the lesson, students will:
- Learn the basics of cybersecurity and digital hygiene
- Try solving encrypted messages using different ciphers
- Discuss how to protect their digital identity and information online
- Practice problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration
- Reflect on what it means to be a responsible digital citizen
This visit helps students build knowledge, strengthen their digital confidence, and opens the door to future career opportunities in a growing tech industry.Students will need a computer, browser, and internet access to complete some of the exercises.Register your class today – and feel free to share with your colleagues!
23 September Read more and register
24 September Read more and register
25 September Read more and register
Data Centre Security Workshop
Date: 26th September
Time: 8.30-9.30, 9.45-10.45, 11.00-12.00, 13.00-14.00
Location: Classrooms in Eskilstuna
AWS and KodCentrum: This hands-on workshop consolidates students' knowledge and understanding of STEAM concepts(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) with a focus on cloud computing security. Through interactive discussion and LEGO® Education Amazon themed challenge, students explore real-world applications of
technology to develop their very own security system for Data Centres.
Contact:eva@kodcentrum.se
Data Centre Security Workshop
Date: 22th September
Time: 8.30-9.30, 9.45-10.45, 11.00-12.00, 13.00-14.00
Location: Classrooms in Västerås
AWS and KodCentrum: This hands-on workshop consolidates students' knowledge and understanding of STEAM concepts(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) with a focus on cloud computing security. Through interactive discussion and LEGO® Education Amazon themed challenge, students explore real-world applications of
technology to develop their very own security system for Data Centres.
Contact: eva@kodcentrum.se
Inside the Cloud: Data Centers and AI with Microsoft Experts
Date: Friday, 26 September
Time: 10:00–12:00
Location: Stormgatan 14, Malmö,
As part of Nordic Data Center Week, ReDI School of Digital Integration will host a special session for our Cybersecurity and Data & AI learners, who are studying and preparing for Microsoft certificates. Guest speakers from Microsoft, Martin Ratkov and Alice Klasholm, will share insights on data centers and their role in cloud computing, which we will discuss alongside an introduction to cloud fundamentals.
Partners: Microsoft, Malmö Stad, Kunskapsgymnasiet Malmö
Contact: Anja Woracek
Vårabarnframtids Bästis och Snällis Helgskoj
Date: Lördag 27 September
Time: 13.00-16.00
Location: Borgarskolan, Gävle
Microsoft and Vårabarnsframtid has grown over 4 years to support 5,000 children and their families, bringing people together across cultural boundaries to reduce exclusion and racism. Through the Bästis and Snällis project, we build strong relationships with children and families – completely free – with play for the kids and social meetings for parents. The project grows by about 100 children each week and offers activities from September to December 2025. We aim to combat child poverty and strengthen parents' confidence and ability to be positive role models.
How to register: Ingen föranmälan, bara att komma, helt gratis!
Nordic Data Center Week 2024
Program: Nordic Data Center Week 2024 Sweden
Nordic Data
Center Week is a full week focused on data centers, AI, digitalization, and the
green transition. Events will be held across the Nordic countries.
During the week, the industry will focus on explaining how data centers, AI, and the green transition are interconnected, and why it is important for all of us in our daily lives. In various cities, the local community is invited to an open dialogue about the role of data centers in society and the green transition.
Nordic Data Center Week 2024 will take place from September 23rd to 27th.
Contact us if you want to learn more about Nordic Data Center Week – or if you want to host an event in 2025.
Why a Nordic Data Center week?
We want to showcase our contribution to society and raise awareness of the industry. In recent years, perceptions of data centers have shifted, and as an organization, we are excited to lead the way in reshaping these views in a positive direction. The more events we have, the more reach we get so we really hope members take this opportunity to join.
Please reach out to Fredrik Lindahl to discuss your ideas.
Monday, 23 September
Sandviken, Meeting platform for children and parents, online safety
16:00-18:00. Rädda Barnen meeting platform in Nya Bruket has transformed into a vibrant hub for culture and sports, thanks to active involvement in the SPIRA network in Sandvikens kommun. The meeting platform also provides digital assistance for parents and, on certain occasions, discussions with children about online safety.
Partners: Microsoft, Länsstyrelsen, stakeholders in the SPIRA network in Sandvikens kommun
Contact: louise.olsson@rb.se
Monday, 23 September
Lego robotics workshop in Eskilstuna
Komtek together with AWS InCommunities are hosting a data center themed lego robotics workshop for school classes to learn about coding and how a data center functions.
Tuesday, September 24th
SweDCI: Västerås, Member Meeting
The Swedish Datacenter Industry Association (SweDCI) will meet at ABB in
Västerås for the first member meeting of the autumn. The working groups on site
will present their work, ABB will give a short presentation and coffee.
Tuesday, September 24th and Wednesday 25th
Gävle, The concept of Create Sessions for a better day, Music studio. The music studio in Andersberg Gävle offers a creative space where children and young people can express themselves through music, develop their skills, and engage in a supportive environment.
Partners: Microsoft, Tim Bergling Foundation, Gavlegårdarna, Gävle kommun
Contact: louise.olsson@rb.se
Tuesday, September 24th
Gävle, Girl talk. kl. 17:00-19:00, Conversation in a group of girls, about child rights and empowerment, including online safety.
Partners: Microsoft, Gävle kommun,
Contact: louise.olsson@rb.se
Wednesday, September 25th
Microsoft: Skåne, "School Hackathon" with Ung Företagsamhet Skåne Teams meeting 15:00 – 16:00
Kick-off for "School Hackathon," the project where middle school
students (grades 4-6, ages 10-13) get the to design and build their
own society in Minecraft Education. This year's theme is "AI-thopia,"
a fascinating world where artificial intelligence plays a central role in our
society and affects every aspect of our lives. The students will feel engaged
in societal issues while learning about innovation, democracy, and
entrepreneurship.
This kick-off is for the students' teachers who will receive more information
about the project. The program will be in Swedish.
Contact: jesper.adolfsson@ungforetagsamhet.se
Wednesday, September 25th
RISE: Luleå, Open House at ICE Data Centre,
Come and visit the ICE Data Center research Facility and learn more about data centers and AI. Wednesday the 25th of September, Björkskataleden 112A, Luleå. 09:30-11:00. There are 30 places available. Please email us to book you seat.
Contact: Jeanette.petersson@ri.se
Event agenda and registration
09:30 – 09:45 Introduction
09:45 – 10:15 Facility tour
10:15-10:25 Break
10:25 – 11:00 AI and the future of cooling
Wednesday, September 25th
Conapto: Visit from Nacka Gymnasium
Site tour and introduction to the Data Center industry with a class from the Electrical & Energy program.
Wednesday Sept 25, 13:00-16:00
Conapto Stockholm 3 North
Contact: Stefan.nilsson@conapto.se
Wednesday, September 25th
Rapatac: Study Visit at Rapatac Activity Center
Join us for a study visit at the Rapatac Activity Center, where we will showcase "TechBridge," a collaborative project developed in partnership with Microsoft. This initiative is designed to empower families by providing access to STEAM education, complementing the technical education offered by schools. At the Rapatac Activity Center, "TechBridge" helps bridge the digital divide by offering resources and learning opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), thereby strengthening families and communities.
Program:
15.00-16.00 - guided tour at the center
16.00-16.30 - drone show
16.30-17.00 - Q&A session
Contact: Maria Shishkanova maria@rapatac.se
Wednesday, September 25th
Lego robotics workshop in Västerås
Expectrum in Västerås together with AWS In Communities are hosting a data center themed lego robotics workshop for school classes to learn about coding and how a data center functions
Wednesday, September 25th
Lego robotics workshop in Katrineholm
Komtek together with AWS InCommunities are hosting a data center themed lego robotics workshop for school classes to learn about coding and how a data center functions.
Wednesday, September 25th
Polhemsskolan: 13:00-17:00 we open our doors for people interested to come and see a data center education and how it works for students and teachers.
People can come directly to P3. (Students can collect occasionally from P1 Huvud entry also)
We will have students in from 2nd and 3rd year working on live tickets. See how a industry led vocational education looks like.
Contact: robert.mizen@gavle.se
Thursday 26 of September
09.00 - 11.00, Sandviken DataCenter Academy at Sandbacka Science Park, Spångvägen 10,Sandviken
Target group: Entrepreneurs and politicians at business breakfast (07.30 - 09-00) and companies at Sandbacka Park
Partners: Microsoft, Sandbacka Science Park, Sandviken Municipality, Region Gävleborg
Content/Program: Sam Cole talks about Sandviken DataCenter Academy and shows the data center. Pia and Lena are also present to answer questions and assist Sam.
Contact: Sam Cole, sam@sandvikendca.se, Lena H Modin, lena@sandvikendca.se
Thursday, September 26th
Equinix: Stockholm, Guided Tour
Join a guided tour of our data center and learn how to manage Cloud
Repatriation and control cloud service costs. We are pleased to invite you to
our Data Center Day, where you will have the opportunity to gain valuable
insights into how to maximize the value of your digital infrastructure.
Thursday, September 26th
Conapto: Visit from Nacka Gymnasium
Site tour and introduction to the Data Center industry with a class from the Computer & Network program.
Thursday Sept 26, 13:00-16:00
Conapto Stockholm 3 North
Contact: Stefan.nilsson@conapto.se
Thursday, September 26th
kl 17:00-19:00 Gävle, Boy talk. kl 17:00-19:00, Conversation in a group of boys, about child rights and empowerment, including online safety.
Partners: Microsoft, Gävle kommun
contact: louise.olsson@rb.se
Thursday, 26 September, 2024
ReDI School Cybersecurity and AI Classes, with Microsoft Certifications
17:00-20:00: At ReDI School of Digital Integration, Malmö-Sweden, we are hosting two sessions as part of our tech courses, which are specifically for migrant women, non-binary, and men from marginalized groups. The Cybersecurity class, featuring a guest speaker from Microsoft, will focus on data centers in cloud computing and cover key cloud concepts. The AI session will introduce AI fundamental concepts and AI in Azure. These sessions offer valuable insights into cutting-edge technologies.
Partners: Microsoft, Malmö Stad, Kunskapsgymnasiet Malmö, Azure Skåne
Contact: Anja Woracek, anja@redi-school.org