DC BUYERS FORUM
Give your company the stage it deserves
A Conference Series for the UK Data Centre Industry
A New Way to Reach Your Audience
DC BUYERS FORUM is a full-day conference series designed to give sponsors what networking events cannot: a captive, professional audience ready to hear your message.
4 hours of presentations, 4 hours of structured networking, and a 2-hour evening drinks reception.
CTOs, Infrastructure Directors, and senior technical leaders with genuine purchasing authority.
Choose 15, 30, or 45-minute formats for product launches, thought leadership, or demonstrations.
Four full-day forums plus two charity networking events. Year-round engagement.
Event Format
Sponsor presentations and industry insights
Registration, lunch and coffee breaks
Post-event drinks reception
Presentation Styles
Product & Service Showcase
For sponsors wanting to pitch their offerings directly
- 15-30 minute product demonstration
- Full sales and marketing content
- Lead capture support
- Follow-up introductions
Technical Deep Dive
For thought leadership without the hard sell
- 15-30 minute technical session
- Share innovations and case studies
- Industry best practices
- Build credibility and thought leadership
The Story So Far
The UK data centre industry has no shortage of evening networking events. They serve a purpose: bringing people together in a relaxed setting where relationships are formed over drinks. But standing behind a banner, competing with the buzz of conversation, makes it hard to tell your story.
Trade shows offer scale, but the challenge is different. Thousands of attendees, hundreds of stands, and everyone fighting for attention. Your message gets lost in the noise.
The industry has evolved. Solutions are more complex. Buyers need education before they make decisions. Sponsors deserve a platform where they have the room's attention, where technical depth is welcomed, and where quality matters more than quantity.
That is why we are creating something different.
Premium London Venue
Hosted at a prestigious central London location befitting the UK data centre industry
What Delegates Receive
- Full day access to premium venue
- Complimentary lunch
- Morning and afternoon refreshments
- Comfortable seating and networking areas
- Access to evening drinks reception
- Networking app with LinkedIn integration
Venue Features
- Central London location with excellent transport links
- Professional AV setup with large presentation screens
- Dedicated sponsor exhibition area
- Multiple breakout spaces for meetings
- On-site catering and bar facilities
- Full video recording of all presentations
What You Get
A new event format that balances learning with networking, giving attendees and sponsors more value from their time together.
Professional Setup
Large screen in an impressive environment that showcases your expertise
Networking App
Full LinkedIn integration for all sponsors and delegates
Captive Audience
100 industry professionals specifically there to learn and evaluate
Video Recording
Professional recording of your presentation for future use
Delegate List
Complete attendee list with contact details and company info
Follow-up Intros
Personal introductions to interested delegates after the event
Logo Placement
Your logo on all event materials, banners, and digital displays
Catering Included
Lunch, refreshments, and evening drinks for all your team
Who's In The Room
Delegates
Decision makers from data centre operators and enterprise facilities
- CEOs and Managing Directors
- CTOs and Technical Directors
- Operations Managers
- Infrastructure Directors
- Procurement and Vendor Managers
Sponsors
Leading vendors serving the data centre industry
- Power and cooling solutions
- Infrastructure and networking
- Security and monitoring
- Professional services
- Software and management tools
No Recruiters Policy
DC BUYERS FORUM is strictly for technology vendors and operators. Recruitment agencies are not permitted to attend as sponsors or delegates to ensure conversations focus on technical solutions.
Sponsorship Packages
Choose the tier that works for your goals. All packages include delegate list access, professional video recording, and networking time.
- 15-minute presentation slot
- 1 delegate pass
- Logo on event materials
- 12 slots available per event
- 20-minute presentation slot
- 2 delegate passes
- Logo on event materials
- 6 slots available per event
- 30-minute keynote slot
- 4 delegate passes
- Dedicated networking table
- Prime schedule position
- 2 slots available per event
All Sponsorship Options
Complete comparison of all sponsorship tiers and add-on packages
| Package | Price | Passes | Presentation | Table | Logo Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | £5,000 | 4 | 20 min | Yes | Large |
| Silver | £3,000 | 2 | 15 min | — | Medium |
| Bronze | £2,000 | 1 | 10 min | — | Small |
| Associate | £1,000 | — | — | — | — |
| Coffee Break | from £1,500 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Lunch | from £1,500 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Drinks | from £1,500 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Lanyards | from £1,500 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Sponsor Extra Pass | £500 | +1 | — | — | — |
Event Schedule
Full day conference: 9am - 8pm including networking reception
| Time | Session | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee | 60 min |
| 10:00 - 10:45 | Silver Sponsors 1-3 - Presentations | 3 × 15 min |
| 10:45 - 11:05 | Gold Sponsor 1 - Keynote Presentation | 20 min |
| 11:05 - 11:35 | Coffee Break | 30 min |
| 11:35 - 12:35 | Bronze Sponsors 1-6 - Presentations | 6 × 10 min |
| 12:35 - 13:35 | Lunch & Networking | 60 min |
| 13:35 - 14:20 | Silver Sponsors 4-6 - Presentations | 3 × 15 min |
| 14:20 - 14:50 | Coffee Break | 30 min |
| 14:50 - 15:50 | Bronze Sponsors 7-12 - Presentations | 6 × 10 min |
| 15:50 - 16:20 | Coffee Break | 30 min |
| 16:20 - 16:40 | Gold Sponsor 2 - Closing Keynote | 20 min |
| 16:40 - 18:00 | Drinks & Networking Reception | ~80 min |
Ready to Take the Stage?
Join the UK data centre industry's premier conference series. Limited speaking slots available for each event.