On January 28, FORWARD returns to the Marriott Hotel in Milan—IDA’s annual event that brings together key players in the sector to kick off the new year with vision and strategy. During the event, participants will review the results achieved in 2025 and jointly define priorities for 2026, in a context where data centers continue to stand at the heart of digital transformation and sustainability.
FORWARD 2026 is not just a moment for discussion; it is also about networking, innovation and, this year, creativity. For the first time, the winners of the “Tell Us About Your Data Center” contest will be announced, an initiative that engaged young talents in reimagining the future of digital infrastructure.
Agenda
4:30 – 5:00 pm
Registration & Welcome Coffee
5:00 pm
Introduction – by Ylenia Totino
5:00 – 5:30 pm
2025 Results & 2026 Strategic Plan – by Sherif Rizkalla, President of IDA
5:30 – 7:20 pm
Updates from the Working Groups
7:20 – 7:30 pm
Award ceremony for the “Tell Us About Your Data Center” contest
7:30 – 9:30 pm
Networking cocktail
