REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, May 13, 2026 – atNorth joined Nordic Compass (The Nordic Round Table for Industry) as the region prepares coordinated action on capital markets, deep tech, defense and energy. Chaired by former Finnish Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen, the alliance plans to present its first initiatives at the Nordic Compass Summit in Gothenburg, Sweden, in November 2026.
Nordic Compass Plans First Summit in 2026
Nordic Compass brings together more than 25 organizations to support cross-border work across the digital, industrial and energy sectors. Members include Aker ASA, Alfa Laval, Danfoss, Embla Medical, EY, KONE, Nasdaq Nordic, Nordea, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Vattenfall and Ørsted.
“Across atNorth, we see firsthand the increasing convergence of digital infrastructure, energy systems and advanced compute across the Nordics”, said Eva Sóley Guðbjörnsdóttir, chief financial officer & deputy CEO at atNorth. “By working together through Nordic Compass, we can bolster the Nordic’s position in leading sustainable industrial development, helping to accelerate innovation and strengthen regional competitiveness”.
atNorth will contribute its experience in sustainable, sovereign and energy-efficient digital infrastructure across Iceland, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. The company’s work covers AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, energy optimization and long-term digital resilience. atNorth is a signatory of the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact, participates in the UN Global Compact, and is a member of the European Data Center Association (EUDCA) and regional data center industry groups in the Nordics.
Source: atNorth
About atNorth
atNorth, based in Reykjavík, Iceland, operates data centers across the Nordic region, providing high-density colocation, build-to-suit facilities, and connectivity services for enterprises, hyperscalers, and high-performance computing (HPC) users. The company serves industries such as AI, cloud computing, infrastructure, and research. Founded in 2009, it has operated for about 16 years. atNorth runs eight data centers in Iceland, Sweden, and Finland, with additional sites under construction in Kouvola, Finland, and Ølgod, Denmark, and a planned facility in Sollefteå, Sweden. Its operations use renewable energy and emphasize energy efficiency and circular economy principles. The company designs its facilities for scalability, power efficiency, and flexible deployment to meet long-term infrastructure needs across the region.
About Nordic Compass
Nordic Compass is a Nordic industry alliance that brings together companies, foundations and organizations to develop public-private initiatives across the region. Established in 2026, it focuses on capital markets, deep tech, defense and energy. The group works with industry leaders, governments and business associations on proposals tied to Nordic competitiveness and resilience. Participants include Aker ASA, Alfa Laval, atNorth, Danfoss, Ericsson, KONE, Nasdaq Nordic, Nordea, Nokia, Saab, Vattenfall and Ørsted. Jyrki Katainen, former prime minister of Finland, chairs the organization. Dalberg and the Enterprise Think Tank manage day-to-day operations as co-initiators. Nordic Compass plans to present its first initiatives at the Nordic Compass Summit in Gothenburg, Sweden, in November 2026.