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Building European Infrastructure for Cloud and AI Factories

European and open source software to manage sovereign digital infrastructures

Europe is redefining what technological sovereignty means. It is no longer enough for data to be in Europe or for a software solution to be open source: who develops, controls, and operates the software managing the infrastructure also matters. At the event, we explored how to prepare your organization for this new scenario using open, interoperable, and European platforms.

About This Event

Europe is moving toward a new model of digital sovereignty that will transform how cloud and AI infrastructures are built and operated.

At this event, we heard real-world experiences from companies, public administrations, and technology providers. We analyzed the impact of the upcoming Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) and discussed how open, European technologies can reduce tech dependency and strengthen digital autonomy.

For years, many European organizations have built their infrastructure on technologies developed outside of Europe. The event created a space for industry leaders and public administrations to exchange perspectives on building a more open and interoperable European technology ecosystem.

What We Discussed

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CADA and the New European Framework

What could change and how to prepare for the new sovereignty requirements.

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Sovereignty Beyond Data

Why sovereignty also requires control over technology, operations, and infrastructure.

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Open Architectures for Cloud and AI

How to build interoperable platforms ready for modern workloads.

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Alternatives to Vendor Lock-in

How to regain freedom of choice and avoid swapping one dependency for another.

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A European Cloud and AI Ecosystem

The role of open, European technologies in the next generation of digital infrastructure.

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Real-World Experience

How companies, public administrations, and tech providers are tackling these challenges.

Agenda

10:00 h

Registration & Welcome Coffee

10:30 h

CADA and the Future of Digital Sovereignty in Europe

Ana Juan Ferrer – Programme Officer, DG CONNECT, European Commission

The new European framework for cloud and AI, and its impact on businesses and public administrations.

11:00 h

OpenNebula: The European Platform for Sovereign Cloud and AI Infrastructures

Ignacio M. Llorente – Managing Director, Business Development, OpenNebula Systems

How to build AI Factories and Enterprise Clouds that are open, interoperable, and prepared for the new European requirements.

11:30 h

Panel: Building the Spanish stack for European sovereign AI

Julita Corbalán – Chief Technology Officer, Energy Aware Runtime (EAR)
Alejandro Barredo – Technical Strategic Account Executive, Multiverse Computing
Alberto P. Martí – Director of Strategic Alliances, OpenNebula Systems
José Manuel Leceta – VP Public Policy, Semidynamics

Spain is developing a unique ecosystem that covers all the infrastructure needed to deploy sovereign AI. This panel will bring together leading companies to discuss how to combine accelerated computing, cloud infrastructure, storage, networking, software, and AI models into an open and competitive platform.

12:00 h

Networking Coffee Break

12:30 h

Panel: Building the Sovereign Cloud and AI Ecosystem

Cristina Tello – Public Sector Sales Manager, Fsas Technologies
Manel Picalló – Technical Director, NetApp Iberia
Roberto Lázaro – Country Manager, SUSE

How collaboration across platforms, infrastructure, and open technologies accelerates the creation of sovereign digital infrastructures in Europe.

13:10 h

Panel: Digital Sovereignty in Practice

Angel L. Rodríguez – Head of Technology Architecture, CSIC
Idoia De la Iglesia – Head of the Intelligence of Things Specialization Team, IKERLAN, Mondragon Corporation
Antonio Fuentes – Deputy Director of Systems and Cybersecurity at RedIRIS, Red.es

Real-world cases, priorities, and challenges for organizations adopting sovereign cloud and AI infrastructures.

13:45 h

Public Initiatives Towards European Digital Sovereignty

Leandro Higueruela – Deputy Assistant Director of the Artificial Intelligence Governance and Planning Division, Ministry for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service