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CloudFest 2026

23 to 26 March 2026

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March 23-26, 2026

4 days

Europa-Park

Europa-Park-Straße 2, 77977 Rust, Germany

Join Us at CloudFest 2026 — Where the Future of the Internet Is Created 

We’re excited to be partnering with Lenovo Global Technology Germany GmbH at CloudFest March 23–26, 2026 at Europa-Park in Germany. Together, we’ll explore how cutting-edge infrastructure and cloud solutions are driving innovation and business transformation. CloudFest brings together the global cloud computing and internet infrastructure community in an unforgettable blend of insights, inspiration, networking, and real human connection.

CloudFest isn’t just a conference — it’s a festival experience where leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the industry come together to shape the future of cloud technology, hear cutting-edge perspectives, share ideas, and build meaningful partnerships. With over 10,000 participants, 250 speakers, and 150 partners from 80+ countries, it’s one of the most dynamic events in the technology calendar.

 

Who Should Attend

CloudFest is designed for professionals across the cloud and internet ecosystem, including:

  • Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), Hosting & MSPs
  • Corporate IT leaders & System Integrators
  • Telecom, Infrastructure & Hardware specialists
  • Web agencies, DevOps, cybersecurity professionals
  • Open source advocates & startup founders
    Whether you’re focused on business growth, innovation, strategic partnerships, or staying on top of the latest tech trends, this event brings together the people and insights that matter.

 

Why Attend

At CloudFest, attendees come to:

  • Connect with decision-makers and industry leaders face-to-face — the event is built around networking, collaboration, and community.
  • Discover new technologies and thought leadership through inspiring keynotes, panels, and workshops from top experts in the field.
  • Forge strategic partnerships and business opportunities — many attendees meet potential partners and clients they might never encounter elsewhere.
  • Enjoy memorable experiences — from themed networking events to parties and social gatherings that make deep connections happen naturally.

 

Live-Speech: Sustainable Cloud at Scale: Transparency and Efficiency with CloudAssess and Liquid Cooling

Speaker: Antoine Coetsier, Co-founder and COO of Exoscale, Alexander Jenelein, Director CSP T2 AP&EMEA at Lenovo

Time: 12:20 - 12:40 PM

Location: Das Studio Stage

2026 marks a new era for corporate sustainability reporting. With regulations like the EU’s CSRD requiring verified environmental impact data, FinOps is evolving into GreenOps by integrating carbon accounting into cloud strategies. Antoine Coetsier, Co-founder and COO of Exoscale, and Alexander Jenelein, Director CSP T2 AP&EMEA at Lenovo, will showcase how combining open-source tools like Cloud Assess with innovative technologies including liquid cooling empowers companies to optimize both costs and environmental impact. Discover how detailed resource-level insights from virtual machines to containerized microservices across multiple locations enable smarter cloud decisions, reduce carbon footprints, and align IT operations with broader corporate sustainability goals. Antoine and Alexander demonstrate how sustainable cloud practices can be both practical and measurable.

 

Let’s Connect!

Our experts from Exoscale will be on the ground throughout the festival — ready to network, answer your questions, and share insights on cloud, infrastructure, and emerging trends. Whether you want to discuss technology, explore partnership opportunities, or just say hello, come find us!

Antoine Coetsier

Antoine Coetsier

COO and co-founder of Exoscale

Antoine Coetsier is Co-Founder and COO of Exoscale, a European cloud provider focused on simple, sovereign, and secure infrastructure. With over 15 years of experience in the service-provider industry, he specializes in cloud platforms, IT security, and scalable operations. Since co-founding Exoscale in 2011, he has helped drive its growth across Europe. Based in Lausanne, Antoine actively advocates for cloud sovereignty and open-source collaboration.

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Alexander Jenewein

Director CSP T2 AP & EMEA at Lenovo

Alexander Jenewein is a senior technology executive with over 30 years of international experience leading high-performing sales teams across EMEA, Asia, and Russia. As Director for Lenovo’s Cloud Service Provider Tier 2 business, he drives cloud growth strategy and partnerships with hyperscalers and Neocloud providers. Previously, he held leadership roles at Oracle and Hitachi Vantara and holds a Master’s in Information Technology from the Technical University of Vienna.

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