Sovereignty in the Crossfire: Digital Resilience Amidst Geopolitical Fragmentation
As Europe's digital backbone grows more critical, so does its exposure to disruption. This session explores how operators, regulators, and engineers are rethinking infrastructure design to withstand geopolitical, environmental, and technical shocks, without sacrificing the pace of innovation.
Europe's resilience increasingly depends on trusted partnerships beyond its borders. As democracies navigate geopolitical tensions, technological competition, and growing cyber threats, the question is no longer whether to cooperate, but with whom. This panel brings together policymakers, technology leaders, and international experts to explore the practical realities of building resilience. From AI governance and digital public infrastructure to strategic dependencies and shifting alliances, the discussion will explore how like-minded nations can strengthen resilience while preserving openness, innovation, and democratic values. What can Europe learn from India's AI transformation? How can Canada and Europe deepen cooperation on critical technologies? And what role do trusted international partnerships play in safeguarding sovereignty in an increasingly interconnected yet contested world?
