# Event Details - **Event Name**: Global Data Centre & Cloud Expo Canada - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am โ€“ Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Get ready to dive into the latest tech trends and innovations at the Global Data Centre & Cloud Expo Canada - don't miss out!About this EventGlobal Data Center & Cloud Expo Canada is your gateway to the future of digital infrastructure. This premier event brings together industry leaders, cutting-edge technologies, and invaluable connections to empower you to navigate the ever-evolving Canadian technology landscape.Network with a diverse ecosystem of industry professionals, from fellow data center and cloud specialists to potential partners and investors, forge lasting relationships with like-minded individuals, building collaborative networks that will fuel your digital success & join in-depth networking sessions and social events, fostering meaningful connections and sparking new ideas. Please note that the organizers of GDCC do not provide visas, visa invitation letters, or any immigration assistance for travel to Canada.AgendaDay 1: Compute, Power, Scale: Building Data Centres for the AI Age๐Ÿ•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMOpening Keynote AddressInfo: Data Centre Meets AI: Canada's Digital Continuum This session will explore the convergence of hyperscale data centre infrastructure with AI workloads, focusing on high-density compute clusters, advanced interconnects, and Canada's role in enabling full-stack AI lifecycle deployment.๐Ÿ•‘: 10:15 AM - 10:25 AMOpening Signature AddressInfo: The Canadian Blueprint: AI, Cloud & The Future of Digital Infrastructure This session will explore how AI, cloud, hyperscale data centres, and sovereign digital infrastructure are reshaping Canadaโ€™s future digital economy and global technology leadership.๐Ÿ•‘: 10:25 AM - 11:00 AMMainstage Dialogue PanelInfo: From LLMs to ROI: Operationalizing AI for Data Centres of the Future This session will explore how AI workloads, GPU infrastructure, automation, and intelligent compute optimization are transforming the next generation of hyperscale and enterprise data centres.๐Ÿ•‘: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AMBreak๐Ÿ•‘: 11:20 AM - 11:50 AMExecutive DialogueInfo: Trust by Design: Governing AI Across Enterprise Infrastructure This session will explore AI governance frameworks, compliance architectures, model transparency, and risk management strategies required to build trusted, secure, and accountable enterprise AI ecosystems. ๐Ÿ•‘: 11:50 AM - 12:20 PMSystems RoundtableInfo: From Utility to Uptime: Powering the Next Era of Hyperscale & AI Infrastructure This session will explore next-generation power architectures for hyperscale AI data centres, including grid integration, substations, energy resilience, high-density compute, and scalable infrastructure strategies powering the AI economy.๐Ÿ•‘: 12:20 PM - 12:50 PMTechnical Deep Dive SessionInfo: Digi Capacity & Power Zones: The New Real Estate Playbook This session explores how new age critical infrastructure driven demand is reshaping real estate through power access, strategic site selection, and the rise of next-generation digital infrastructure corridors.๐Ÿ•‘: 12:50 PM - 01:40 PMLunch ๐Ÿ•‘: 01:40 PM - 01:50 PMCritical Keynote AddressInfo: The Capacity Race: Executing Canada's Next Wave of Data Centres and Ensuring Sovereignty The discussion will address hyperscale growth, AI infrastructure deployment, capital mobilization, and strategies to strengthen Canada's position as a leading destination for next-generation digital infrastructure investment.๐Ÿ•‘: 01:50 PM - 02:20 PMArchitectureโ€™s ForumInfo: Architecting Digital Sovereignty: The Future of Sovereign, Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Ecosystems This session will explore how sovereign, hybrid, and multi-cloud strategies are enabling organizations to balance data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, security, and resilience while building trusted, scalable, and future-ready digital ecosystems.๐Ÿ•‘: 02:20 PM - 02:35 PMPolicy Keynote AddressInfo: Digital Sovereignty, Privacy, and Public Trust: Governing Canada's Critical Digital Infrastructure This session will explore how strong governance, data sovereignty, and privacy-first policies can strengthen public trust while securing Canada's critical digital infrastructure for the AI era.๐Ÿ•‘: 02:35 PM - 03:00 PMSpotlight SessionInfo: FinOps & Digital Banking: Optimising Cloud Economics for Canadaโ€™s Financial Institutions This session will explore cost observability, cloud resource optimization, financial governance frameworks, and real-time cost control mechanisms in large-scale financial environments.๐Ÿ•‘: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PMBreak๐Ÿ•‘: 03:15 PM - 03:40 PMStrategic BriefingInfo: Zero Trust, Zero Breach: Securing the Cloud-Native Enterprise This session will explore zero trust architectures, identity-based security models, micro-segmentation, and continuous authentication across distributed systems.๐Ÿ•‘: 03:40 PM - 04:05 PMNext-Gen Tech PerspectiveInfo: The New Wave of Modular Data Centre Models This session is Exploring the rise of next-generation data centres embedded across emerging infrastructure ecosystems.DAY 2: From Steel and Servers to Sectoral Transformation๐Ÿ•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMOpening Keynote AddressInfo: The Silent Giants: Data Centres Powering Canada's Digital Identity This session will explore the role of data centres in enabling national digital infrastructure, including identity systems, secure data exchange, and large-scale public digital platforms.๐Ÿ•‘: 10:15 AM - 10:25 AMFlagship AddressInfo: Beyond Racks & Power: The Rise of Intelligent Data Centres : This session will explore AI-driven data centre operations, predictive maintenance, automation, and the use of digital twins for infrastructure optimization.๐Ÿ•‘: 10:25 AM - 11:00 AMThe Apex RoundtableInfo: DCIM 2.0: The Intelligent Operations Layer for Modern Data Centres This session will explore how DCIM 2.0 is transforming modern data centres through real-time visibility, predictive analytics, automation, and intelligent infrastructure operations at scale.๐Ÿ•‘: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AMBreak๐Ÿ•‘: 11:20 AM - 11:50 AMTech Deep Dive SessionInfo: Direct-to-Chip Cooling (D2C): Engineering for the AI Heat Crisis This session will explore advanced thermal management, liquid cooling technologies, chip-level heat dissipation, and infrastructure adaptation for high-performance AI systems.๐Ÿ•‘: 11:50 AM - 12:20 PMGlobal Strategy SessionInfo: The Rise of Carrier-Neutral Campuses: Reinventing Colocation Models This session will explore interconnect-rich ecosystems, carrier-neutral strategies, and the transformation of colocation into integrated digital infrastructure hubs.๐Ÿ•‘: 12:20 PM - 12:35 PMThe Vision KeynoteInfo: Green Compute & National Competitiveness: The Infrastructure Imperative This session will explore how sustainable compute infrastructure, energy-efficient data centres, and green digital strategies are becoming critical drivers of national competitiveness, economic resilience, and long-term digital growth.๐Ÿ•‘: 12:35 PM - 01:15 PMLunch๐Ÿ•‘: 01:15 PM - 01:25 PMIndustry Case KeynoteInfo: Meeting the AI Power Challenge: Scaling Electrical Infrastructure Without Compromising Reliability This session discovers how power innovation is enabling high-density AI infrastructure without compromising reliability or operational continuity.๐Ÿ•‘: 01:25 PM - 01:55 PMIndustry Experience (Investment)Info: Financing the Future: Why Digital Infrastructure Has Become Mission Critical This session will explore why investment into data centres, energy systems, connectivity, and digital infrastructure has become essential to powering economic resilience, AI growth, enterprise transformation, and national competitiveness.๐Ÿ•‘: 01:55 PM - 02:25 PMThe Think Tank Session (Telecom)Info: 5G, MEC & Edge: Telecomโ€™s New Infrastructure Stack This session will explore integration of 5G networks, multi-access edge computing, and distributed data centres to support next-generation telecom services.๐Ÿ•‘: 02:25 PM - 02:55 PMThe Premier Session (MedTech)Info: From Scans to Signals: Data Infrastructure in Precision Healthcare This session will explore AI-powered diagnostics, medical data pipelines, secure patient data management, and infrastructure for precision medicine.๐Ÿ•‘: 02:55 PM - 03:15 PMBreak๐Ÿ•‘: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PMThe Twin TalkInfo: Digital Twins at Scale: Real-Time Intelligence for Next-Generation Infrastructure This session will explore the convergence of energy systems and digital infrastructure, including smart grids, AI-driven energy optimization, and sustainable compute power strategies.๐Ÿ•‘: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PMThe Grand ClosingInfo: The Canadian Digital Continuum: Where Legacy, Infrastructure & Innovation Converge This session will explore the integration of legacy systems with next-generation infrastructure, focusing on scalability, modernization, and national digital competitiveness. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mississauga/global-data-centre-and-cloud-expo-canada/100001980171000768 - **Event Categories**: business, exhibitions, sports, meetups, it, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 6 hours - Location: The International Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 604.74, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mississauga - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: The International Centre - **lat**: 43.7033541 - **long**: -79.63792939999999 - **full address**: The International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Global Data Centre & Cloud Expo Canada - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5bc92388ea6c1e4ab023a6cbdeb7d0fbc8d5faf48bef7d1e30e50025f0b93c6f-rimg-w1200-h800-dc121414-gmir.jpg?v=1768550724 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Global Data Centre & Cloud Expo Canada being held? - **A:** Global Data Centre & Cloud Expo Canada takes place on Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at The International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Canada. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Global Data Centre & Cloud Expo Canada? - **A:** Global Data Centre & Cloud Expo Canada is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Global Data Centre & Cloud Expo Canada? - **A:** Global Data Centre & Cloud Expo Canada is organized by Vertex Next. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Vertex Next's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Vertex Next a rating of 4.4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Vertex Next has 445+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Vertex Next has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Global Data Centre & Cloud Expo Canada is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mississauga, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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