This presentation showcases insights from our Amsterdam edition of the roadshow, dedicated to one of the most pressing challenges in Europe today—digital sovereignty.
Our speakers shared their expertise on how organizations can navigate the complex intersection of regulation, innovation, and responsibility.
Guillaume Lesur, Director of Product Management at Wire, explored GDPR compliance and the dependence on non-European platforms, highlighting practical strategies for protecting data while staying competitive. He addressed key topics such as privacy, data protection, extraterritorial laws, and compliance risks for European organizations.
Mahmoud Yassin, Senior Data Manager from Booking.com, focused on the EU AI Act, demonstrating how regulation can be transformed into responsible innovation that drives business value. He detailed the regulation’s main objectives and its three pillars of responsible AI—the AI Lifecycle Playbook, Responsible AI Playbook, and AI Registration & Risk Assessment Playbook.
Matthias G. Eckermann, Senior Director Technology Strategy from SUSE, examined digital sovereignty in the age of AI, emphasizing the importance of choice, open source, and security in shaping a resilient digital ecosystem. He highlighted how open-source technologies support security and independence, stressing principles such as free redistribution, derivative work, non-discrimination, clear licensing, and integrity of source code.
Mariane ter Veen, Director of Data Access from INNOPAY, shared her vision for the next competitive edge—building a sovereign and sustainable digital future for European organizations. She explained how companies can turn digital sovereignty and sustainability into a real advantage, stressing that digital sustainability must be a C-level priority and prompting leaders to reflect: Are you agile? Resilient? Confident in doing your own thing?
Each presentation provided actionable insights, real-world examples, and forward-looking perspectives on how Europe can balance compliance, independence, and innovation.
