COOLtec – Memberships and associations
An important concern of our company is to make a positive contribution to sustainable climate systems, our society and our environment. This is why we are currently represented by our colleagues Stephan Hülskamp (data center associations) and Florian Schneider (hotel real estate) in the following associations.
GERMAN DATACENTER ASSOCIATION (GDA) e. V.
The GERMAN DATACENTER ASSOCIATION, which was established in 2018, is an association of operators and owners of data centers of all sizes. The federation is supported by leading research institutes, local communities and a network of partners.
The association intends to offer data center operators in Germany a platform to work together to promote the growth of the sector and raise awareness of the industry in business, society and politics. The GDA also represents members with regard to laws, regulations and standards, other provisions and political issues in the relevant committees.
The stated objectives of the GERMAN DATACENTER ASSOCIATION are to sustainably improve the conditions for data center operators in Germany and to increase the investment attractiveness of German locations. With the organisation of various industry-specific events, the GDA provides a platform for the intensive exchange of information on technology- und market trends and high-level networking. With its members and partners, the association develops standards and other provisions for the design of data centers. In addition, the GDA initiates and realises research projects related to data centers.
The GERMAN DATACENTER ASSOCIATION e.V. is domiciled in Frankfurt am Main.
Bundesverband Informationswirtschaft, Telekommunikation und neue Medien e. V.
Bitkom is Germany’s digital association, represent more than 2,700 companies of the digital economy. The membership spans more than 1,000 SMEs, over 500 startups and virtually all global players.
bitkom.org (Link to external site)
Verband der Internetwirtschaft
eco takes care of your interests and have influence on political decisions in Berlin and at the European level, as well as in international committees. Thousands of contacts from more than 1,100 international member companies make up your industry network.
eco.de (Link to external site)
Arbeitskreis Hotelimmobilien
The Hotel Real Estate Working Group is an independent, cross-professional association of over 400 players in German-speaking countries who deal with hotel real estate from different perspectives.