June 23, 2025
14:00
Opening Discussion: How Can the European Union Accelerate Digital Sovereignty?
In the current context of geopolitical fractures, what methods can Europe employ to transition from intentions to action and engage all stakeholders? How can member states coordinate effectively?
14:15
Part 1: Boosting the ecosystem
14:15
Time for Action: What Concrete Steps and Cooperations in Europe for the Next 18 Months?
During this session, entrepreneurs, investors, major contractors, and public organizations will discuss priorities and conditions for success, including substantial funding, skill pooling, and public and private procurement. What is the right "mix" to catalyze goodwill? In this new phase, Europe must emerge as a constructive force rather than only a regulatory one.
Moderator : Zineb Bensaid – Women In Tech
Speakers below:
SuzanneAlardin (Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX))BartBecks
15:00
Sovereignty Recovery Plan: Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Organization's Sovereignty
In the face of increasing vulnerabilities, should companies, industries, and organizations establish a robust sovereign digital Plan B, much like they have for cybersecurity? This session introduces a proactive and coordinated approach to risk analysis and the promotion of viable European alternatives in strategic sectors. Learn how industrial alliances can pool resources, expertise, and investments to achieve this goal. Discover how to implement this strategy effectively.
EmmanuelFerryThibaultGriezAlainStrowel
15:40
Networking Break
16:20
Part 2: Roadmap and Solution
16:20
Cloud, Cybersecurity, Software: European Alternatives Exist — How to Make Them Work for You
This panel focuses on 'brownfield' technologies—those already deeply embedded within organizations that require diversification. The session aims to present successful methods and case studies in the field of infrastructures, cloud, cyber, software etc. to inspire and drive action.
16:55
Emerging Technologies: How Innovators Are Shaping the Next Phase of Sovereignty
This session explores the potential of emerging technologies—those not yet deployed or currently in the deployment phase—offering the opportunity to choose European solutions from the outset. This is particularly relevant for AI and the processors essential for its development, as well as for supercomputers, quantum computing, and more. Stay ahead by integrating sovereignty 'by design' into your decision-making processes.
17:30
Networking - Cocktail
17:30 – Let’s Connect! (1:1 meetings & networking) ou Networking (1:1 meetings & informal chats)
18:00 – Cocktail Time (networking continues)
19:30 – Closing