Germany Data Center Conference 2025: Our Key Takeaways

The Germany Data Center Conference 2025 was well attended, with a broad presence of key industry players, clients, and investors. This strong turnout contributed to valuable discussions and a lively exchange of views on the current state and future direction of digital infrastructure in Europe.

NIBC had the pleasure of hosting the Investment Panel at this year’s conference.
In this blog, we share some of the main conclusions from this year’s conference and our panel.

Germany remains a focal point for international data centre activity

Germany continues to attract significant international investment in data centres, driven by rising demand for capacity – including AI inference. The country’s established infrastructure, combined with its central location, reinforces Germany’s position as a key hub in the European digital ecosystem.

Time-to-market is becoming increasingly decisive

A major theme at the conference was the need for rapid deployment – especially among hyperscalers, who are seeking to bring new capacity online as quickly as possible to meet customer requirements and secure attractive contracts.

Grid connection and land availability remain key challenges

Securing timely grid connections and finding suitable land for development remain ongoing challenges in the industry. It is positive to note that the German government is actively working to address these issues.

Sustainability as a central pillar

Sustainability is no longer optional; data centres are increasingly seen as integrated parts of local energy systems, rather than isolated “islands”. Driven by grid constraints and tighter regulation, ESG factors are an important consideration in both project development and investment decisions.

Capital market solutions will drive future growth

Looking ahead, capital market solutions will be crucial for the medium- and long-term growth of the sector. As more assets become operational, investors are exploring capital market instruments to further optimise capital structures and recycle bank debt and equity to support further growth.

NIBC is committed to supporting the ongoing evolution of digital infrastructure across Europe. Events such as the Germany Data Center Conference enable valuable knowledge sharing and foster connections that help drive the sector forward.

If you would like to discuss financing options for your data centre or digital infrastructure project, please feel free to contact us.