Name
US Gunboat Diplomacy? Europe’s Digital Sovereignty in the Age of AI
Description
Is Europe inevitably dependent on American AI and digital infrastructure—or can we stand on our own feet? In this timely panel, leading voices from academia, industry, and public service take the pulse of Europe’s digital sovereignty. With insights ranging from geopolitics to grassroots implementation, the session explores the feasibility, urgency, and risks of building European alternatives in a tech ecosystem dominated by U.S. giants.
Speakers
David Heinemeier Hansson - Co-owner & CTO of 37signals - 37 Signals
Saskia Lensink - Product Manager GPT-NL - TNO
Rebecca Adler-Nissen - Professor - Institut for Statskundskab, KU
Eva Berneke - Former CEO - Eutelsat
Anna Rogers - Associate Professor - IT University of Copenhagen
Saskia Lensink - Product Manager GPT-NL - TNO
Rebecca Adler-Nissen - Professor - Institut for Statskundskab, KU
Eva Berneke - Former CEO - Eutelsat
Anna Rogers - Associate Professor - IT University of Copenhagen
Moderator
Peter Christian Bech-Nielsen
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Theater
Main Stage
DTS Tracks 2025
AI & Emerging Technologies, Privacy & Compliance
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