Data Centre World Asia

What Data Centre World Asia does

Data Centre World Asia is an annual B2B trade show and conference serving the Asia-Pacific data centre industry, now in its 12th edition scheduled for 29-30 September 2026 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The event is organized by CloserStill Media, a UK-headquartered exhibitions company, and is co-located under the Tech Week Singapore umbrella alongside four other technology events: Cloud & AI Infrastructure, DevOps Live, Cyber Security World Asia, and Big Data & AI World Asia. The 2025 edition drew 29,241 attendees across Tech Week Singapore, of which 17,271 were data centre professionals, with 346 exhibitors and 215 international speakers across four content theatres.

The core offering is a multi-day exhibition and conference programme, including a flagship "Live Data Centre" immersive feature that showcases fully-functional deployments of cooling, cabling, security, and monitoring equipment. A 2026 addition is the Open Compute Project @ DCWA Level 3 track, delivered in partnership with OCP, addressing open hardware standards for data centre infrastructure. The event features C-suite and senior infrastructure leaders from organizations including NEXTDC, AWS, IBM, Oracle, Princeton Digital Group, and the US Air Force as conference speakers.

Revenue is generated through two streams: (1) exhibition floor space and multi-tiered sponsorship packages (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze), plus bespoke assets such as Theatre Sponsorship, VIP Lounge Sponsorship, Live Data Centre Sponsorship, and Delegate Sponsorship; and (2) paid commercial conference tickets and delegate passes, with free registration available to drive overall attendance volume. Distribution is direct via the official website and CloserStill Media's sales team, supplemented by bundled access through Tech Week Singapore and media partnerships with 15+ industry publications.

Name

Data Centre World Asia

Legal name

Data Centre World Asia

Website

https://datacentreworldasia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Data Centre World Asia is an annual B2B trade show and conference for the Asia-Pacific data centre industry, organized by CloserStill Media. It connects data centre professionals with technology vendors across four content theatres and an immersive Live Data Centre exhibit at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Exhibition and Sponsorship Revenue: Data Centre World Asia generates primary revenue through selling exhibition booth space and sponsorship packages at various tiers (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze). Sponsors receive booth placement, branding visibility, theatre sponsorship opportunities, and access to the Live Data Centre feature. The event also offers VIP Lounge sponsorship and Delegate Sponsor opportunities.
2. Conference and Visitor Tickets: Revenue is generated from selling commercial tickets and delegate passes to attend the conference sessions, networking events, and exhibition floor. Free registration is also offered to drive attendance volume.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Data Centre World Asia is an annual B2B trade show and conference held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, serving the Asia-Pacific data centre industry. It sells exhibition booth space, tiered sponsorship packages (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze), conference theatre programming, and delegate/commercial tickets to data centre technology providers and data centre professionals. The event is co-located with four other technology events under Tech Week Singapore.

Product overview

Data Centre World Asia is a B2B technology conference and exhibition event. It operates as part of Tech Week Singapore presented by CloserStill Media, combining five co-located technology events. The core offering is the annual conference featuring four conference theatres, a Live Data Centre showcase, and an exhibitor marketplace where 346+ global data centre technology and solution providers connect with over 29,000 attendees. The event focuses on data centre infrastructure, AI-ready environments, and digital operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Data Centre World Asia (Annual Conference and Exhibition) An annual two-day B2B trade show and conference for the Asia-Pacific data centre industry, featuring exhibition booths, conference theatres, and networking for data centre professionals and technology/solution providers.
• Tech Week Singapore (Umbrella Event) The umbrella event presented by CloserStill Media that bundles access to five co-located technology events (Cloud & AI Infrastructure, DevOps Live, Cyber Security World Asia, Big Data & AI World Asia, and Data Centre World Asia) at Marina Bay Sands.
• Commercial Tickets and Delegate Passes Paid tickets granting access to conference sessions, networking events, and the exhibition floor at Data Centre World Asia.
• Exhibition and Sponsorship Packages Tiered sponsorship packages (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) and exhibition booth space sold to data centre technology and solution providers, including booth placement, branding visibility, theatre sponsorship, and Live Data Centre participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 29,241 total attendees visited Tech Week Singapore 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

42 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Open Compute Project (OCP)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Official Conference Partner for the 2026 edition. Hosts the Open Compute Project @ DCWA Level 3 track, featuring sessions and content around open data centre hardware standards and practices.
• CloserStill MediacoreOthersCloserStill Media is the organiser and parent company of Data Centre World Asia and Tech Week Singapore. They manage all aspects of event production, sales, marketing, and operations.
• Cloud & AI InfrastructureflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-located event within Tech Week Singapore, sharing attendee traffic and cross-promoting to maximize attendance across both data centre and cloud/AI infrastructure audiences.
• DevOps LiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-located event within Tech Week Singapore, attracting DevOps professionals who are also data centre infrastructure consumers.
• Cyber Security World AsiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-located event within Tech Week Singapore, serving the cybersecurity audience that overlaps with data centre security concerns.
• Big Data & AI World AsiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-located event within Tech Week Singapore, attracting data and AI professionals who require data centre infrastructure services.
• AHRI (Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting Partner for the 2026 edition, providing industry expertise in cooling and refrigeration technologies relevant to data centre energy efficiency.
• Marina Bay SandscoreOthersPremier venue partner for the 2025 edition of Data Centre World Asia. Located in Singapore, providing world-class conference and exhibition facilities.
• Sands Expo Convention CentercoreOthersVenue for the 2026 edition of Data Centre World Asia. Located within Marina Bay Sands complex in Singapore.
• GUMPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent Partner for the 2026 edition, providing gamification or engagement activities for attendees.
• Irish Chamber of Commerce SingaporeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent Partner supporting the 2026 edition, helping connect Irish technology companies with the Asia-Pacific data centre market.
• Data Centre MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia Partner providing editorial coverage and audience reach for the data centre industry across the Asia-Pacific region.
• Data Centre News Asia (DCNA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia Partner covering data centre news and trends in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Data Centre SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia Partner focused on data centre solutions and technology coverage.
• SEABminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia Partner - Southeast Asia Business publication.
• SPA CommunicationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia Partner providing communications and PR support.
• Asia Pacific CIO OutlookminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia Partner targeting CIOs and IT leadership in the Asia-Pacific region.
• InterGlobixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia Partner covering global data centre and connectivity industry news.
• eFinancialCareersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia Partner targeting finance and technology recruitment professionals.
• IT Knowledge ZoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia Partner covering IT industry knowledge and trends.
• Edge LinkingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia Partner focused on edge computing and connectivity.
• IT News AsiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia Partner covering IT news across the Asia region.
• Jicara MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia Partner providing technology industry coverage.
• Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond Sponsor for the 2026 edition. Provides industrial and energy solutions relevant to data centre infrastructure. Stand E10.
• AmpacecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsor for the 2026 edition. Stand C60.
• Delta ElectronicscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsor for the 2026 edition. Stand D10.
• HitachicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsor for the 2026 edition. Stand F60.
• Johnson ControlscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsor for the 2026 edition. Provides building and industrial control systems relevant to data centre cooling. Stand V20.
• LegrandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsor for the 2026 edition. Provides electrical and digital infrastructure solutions. Stand G100.
• Prudential SingaporecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Delegate Sponsor for the 2026 edition.
• Bridge Data CentrescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTheatre Sponsor for the 2026 edition.
• GE VernovacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTheatre Sponsor for the 2026 edition.
• CARRIERcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVIP Lounge Sponsor for the 2026 edition. Provides HVAC and refrigeration solutions for data centres. Stand A65.
• Wesco AnixtercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVIP Lounge Sponsor and website banner advertiser for the 2026 edition. Provides distributor services for data centre infrastructure products.
• ABBminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor for the 2026 edition. Provides electrification and automation technologies. Stand C70.
• Samsung SDIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor for the 2026 edition. Provides energy and battery solutions. Stand V40.
• Schneider ElectricminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor for the 2026 edition. Provides power and automation solutions for data centres. Stand H50.
• VertivminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor for the 2026 edition. Provides critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. Stand K32.
• Uptime InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge Partner for the 2026 edition. Provides industry-standard tier certifications and expertise for data centre design and operations. Stand W1.
• AureconminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLive Data Centre Sponsor for the 2026 edition. Engineering and infrastructure consultancy.
• SignifyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLive Data Centre Sponsor for the 2026 edition. Lighting and building technology solutions.
• Confirm GoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia Partner providing positive news and lifestyle content coverage.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ConnecTechAsia (Informa): A long-running Singapore-based technology event brand owned by Informa, covering telecom, broadband, and enterprise tech. Comparable in regional Singapore venue play and broad technology audience, but a broader incumbent rather than a focused data centre specialist.
• GITEX Asia: An Asia edition of the global GITEX technology exhibition brand. Comparable as a major regional technology trade show in APAC with significant enterprise and government attendance, though broader in scope than DCWA's data centre specialism.
• Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG): A Singapore government-supported umbrella technology event encompassing AI, digital infrastructure, and telecoms. Comparable as a major Singapore-hosted tech gathering targeting enterprise and government buyers, but broader in scope than DCWA's data centre focus.

Direct peers

• Datacenter Dynamics (DCD): DCD is the leading global data centre conference and media brand, running flagship events across multiple continents with enterprise and hyperscale operator audiences. Directly comparable to DCWA in target audience (data centre decision-makers), content focus (infrastructure, cooling, power, AI), and business model (exhibitor + sponsorship + delegate revenue).
• Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC): An APAC-focused membership organisation and conference for telecoms and digital infrastructure professionals. Comparable to DCWA in audience (carriers, data centre operators, enterprise users across APAC) and in serving as a regional thought-leadership and networking platform.
• Data Centre World London: The UK/European sister event run by CloserStill Media under the same Data Centre World brand. Comparable in format (multi-theatre conference, Live Data Centre-style feature, co-located tech shows), exhibitor/sponsor tiering, and content focus — effectively DCWA's transatlantic counterpart.
• Capacity Asia: A B2B conference and media brand focused on digital infrastructure (data centres, subsea cables, telecoms) in APAC. Highly comparable to DCWA in audience (infrastructure buyers and operators), content, and sponsor base, competing for the same enterprise and carrier attendees in the region.
• International Telecoms Week (ITW): A flagship global wholesale telecoms and digital infrastructure event with strong APAC programming. Comparable as a large B2B infrastructure conference attracting carriers, data centre operators, and solution providers — overlapping with DCWA's exhibitor and attendee ecosystem.
• Cloud Expo Asia: A competing APAC cloud and data infrastructure event serving enterprise buyers across the region. Overlaps DCWA in target audience (cloud/DC decision-makers) and exhibitor base (AWS, Microsoft, IBM-style vendors), making it a direct competitor for sponsor dollars and attendee mindshare in APAC.

Regional players

• China Data Center Expo (CDCE): A leading China-focused data centre industry exhibition. Comparable in vertical focus (data centre infrastructure, cooling, power, services) and exhibitor model, but primarily serves mainland China rather than the broader APAC audience DCWA targets from Singapore.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/data-centre-world-asia
• Instagraminstagram.com/techweeksingapore

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