Early Bird Discount Available for IT Summit Focused on Digital Sovereignty

The upcoming IT Summit 2025 promises a lineup of distinguished speakers and engaging presentations aimed at addressing critical questions surrounding digital sovereignty in Europe. Attendees who register before October 10 can benefit from a EUR100 discount on their tickets.

With the rapid advancement of technology, the need for Europe to establish independence in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software solutions is becoming increasingly urgent. The IT Summit, hosted by heise, will explore practical case studies illustrating how businesses are achieving greater digital sovereignty by partnering with European cloud service providers, deploying self-managed AI solutions, or adopting open-source strategies.

Experts will discuss methods for individuals and organizations to manage their digital identities independently, moving away from reliance on major service providers. Additionally, the Sovereign Cloud Stack will be highlighted as a foundational framework for developing sovereign cloud infrastructures.

Key topics will also include the offerings from major cloud service providers and an assessment of the capabilities of European alternatives. Participants will gain insights into how to operate AI systems locally to safeguard their data privacy. Digital Minister Dirk Schrödter from Schleswig-Holstein will present on the implementation of a digital sovereign IT workplace that utilizes open-source solutions for the state administration.

Furthermore, Claudia Plattner, President of the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), will emphasize the importance of digital sovereignty as a cornerstone of IT security.

The IT Summit by heise is scheduled to take place on November 11 and 12 at the Nemetschek Haus in Munich. Interested participants are encouraged to secure their tickets early to take advantage of the early bird discount.