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. Discover 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, you will learn about real-world experiences from companies, public administrations, and technology providers. We will analyze the impact of the upcoming Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) and discuss 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. Today, there is an opportunity to foster an open, interoperable, and European ecosystem.
Why Attend?
Reduce dependencies.
Prepare for the new European landscape.
Learn how the upcoming CADA could impact your cloud and AI strategy.
Learn from real-world experience.
Hear how companies and public administrations are tackling infrastructure sovereignty.
Connect with the ecosystem.
Share challenges and ideas with tech leaders, experts, and European providers.
Who Should Attend?
- CIOs and CTOs
- IT Directors
- Heads of Infrastructure and Operations
- Digital Transformation Executives
- Public Sector IT Leaders
- Senior Technology Decision Makers
What You’ll Learn
CADA and the New European Framework
Sovereignty Beyond Data
Why sovereignty also requires control over technology, operations, and infrastructure.
Open Architectures for Cloud and AI
How to build interoperable platforms ready for modern workloads.
Alternatives to Vendor Lock-in
How to regain freedom of choice and avoid swapping one dependency for another.
A European Cloud and AI Ecosystem
The role of open, European technologies in the next generation of digital infrastructure.
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 Corbalan – Chief Technology Officer, Energy Aware Runtime (EAR)
Sendoa Sola – Senior Business Development Manager, 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
Josu Bilbao – Digital Technologies & Artificial Intelligence Unit Director, 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
14:00 h
Networking Lunch
Sovereignty Is Also About Freedom of Choice
Join the organizations building the next generation of cloud and AI infrastructure in Europe.
Free Admission · Limited Seats Available
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