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

Contactlouise.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.

Event agenda and registration


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