Panel - The Nordic Blueprint for AI at Scale

03 Jun 2026
Innovation Stage, hosted by Verne Global
Pink Zone

Across Europe, the Nordics have emerged as the clear frontrunner in deploying artificial intelligence at scale. In this interactive panel, industry leaders from across the AI and data center ecosystem will explore what sets the region apart — from advanced digital infrastructure and abundant low‑carbon energy to a strong focus on sovereign AI and long‑term resilience.

 

The discussion will dive into real‑world AI and high‑performance computing use cases, examining how the Nordic ecosystem is enabling next‑generation workloads while balancing sustainability, scalability, and speed. Panelists will also reflect on how the region’s regulatory environment, innovation mindset, and public‑private collaboration are shaping Europe’s AI future — and what other markets can learn from the Nordic model.

Speakers
Vladimir Prodanovic
Vladimir Prodanovic, Principal Program Manager - NVIDIA
Chris Larsen
Chris Larsen, CTO - AtNorth
Andy Hayes
Andy Hayes, CEO - Polar DC
Alex Brew
Alex Brew, Vice President, Regional Sales - Vertiv
Stefan Nilsson
Stefan Nilsson, CCO - Conapto
Mikael Svanfedt
Mikael Svanfedt, CTO - EcoDataCenter

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