In August, the EUDCA published a whitepaper claiming that ‘nearly 100% of the electricity consumed by IT equipment is dissipated as waste heat.” Over in the UK, TechUK warned earlier in 2024 that operators may be given no choice in connecting their facilities to district heat networks. As more focus is put on the potential of heat re-use, this session explores viable applications, and uncovers the gaps in the communication between operators and city planners across Europe, with the purpose of suggesting solutions to move forwards.