Data centers for municipalities and cities

New opportunities through smart heat supply

How can municipalities, energy providers, and technology partners work together to make Bavaria an attractive location for data centers? Join our high-level event to gain insights into current market trends in data centers, AI innovations, waste heat utilization, grid supply, and funding opportunities. Engage with leading experts and stakeholders to discuss site selection criteria, heat planning, and the economic benefits for municipalities.

Join us at one of Germany’s most sustainable data centers.

Meet us at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) in Garching bei München – one of Germany’s leading research and innovation hubs. The LRZ represents state-of-the-art infrastructure and sustainable technologies, demonstrating how smart solutions and AI create new opportunities for municipal heat supply. Experience on site how data centers actively contribute to the energy transition and open up new perspectives for cities and communities.

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Munich | March 17, 2026, 10:00 h – 16:00 h

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Date

March 17, 2026, 10:00 – 16:00 h

Location

Leibniz Supercomputing Centre of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences
Boltzmannstraße 1
85748 Garching near Munich

Target audience

Municipal decision-makers, energy providers, data center operators, technology partners, and research institutions — professionals and executives actively shaping site development, energy infrastructure, and innovative solutions for data centers in Bavaria.

Participation fee

Free of charge

Organizers

This event is hosted by the German Datacenter Association (GDA), Next-Labs AI, fortiss GmbH, E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions, and GRUNDFOS GmbH – five strong partners jointly shaping the future of Bavaria as a data center location:

German Datacenter Association (GDA) – As an industry association, GDA advocates for standards, sustainability, and the strategic development of data center locations in Germany.
Next-Labs AI – Supports organizations across the entire AI value chain, from strategy to technical infrastructure and access to funding, with a particular focus on energy solutions.
E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions – Develops sustainable energy solutions for heating, cooling, and electricity, integrates renewable energy sources, and supports cities, municipalities, and companies in efficient decarbonization.
GRUNDFOS GmbH – Represents innovative pump solutions and sustainable water technology, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and waste heat utilization.
fortiss GmbH – The Free State of Bavaria’s research institute for software-intensive systems, AI, and IoT, driving forward digital transformation.

Program

Time	Program
10:00 h	Welcome
	Data Centers as a Location Factor: Status Quo, Dynamics, and Political Fields of Action German Datacenter Association
	AI Innovations fortiss GmbH & Next-Labs AI
	Cooling and Heating in Data Centers Stefan Kauer, Grundfos GmbH
	Data Centers as Energy Flexibility Assets fortiss GmbH
	Grid Supply & Capacity E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions
	Funding & Financing for Municipalities Next-Labs AI
	Panel Discussion: Site Selection Criteria & Stakeholders German Datacenter Association, E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions, fortiss GmbH, Next-Labs AI, Grundfos GmbH
	Guided Tour of the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (please bring your ID card)
16:00 h	Networking Exchange with experts over light refreshments

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