Why should you attend the Nextcloud Summit? A day on European digital transformation & sovereignty

As Europe faces increasing concerns over data privacy, vendor lock-in, and foreign dependencies in cloud infrastructure, now is the time to discuss digital transformation. With the Nextcloud Summit on June 5th in Munich, Germany, Nextcloud provides policymakers and the public sector with the opportunity to explore digital sovereignty with key experts and industry leaders. Building secure, sovereign, and transparent digital environments will be at the heart of this meet-up, which will also feature workshops, real-life examples, and unique networking opportunities.

Digital transformation: real-world examples of public sector success stories

Featuring internationally recognized speakers from a variety of sectors, the Summit will provide practical, in-depth perspectives on public sector digital transformation. Attendees will gain actionable insights from:

• Alexandra Geese, Member of the European Parliament, on policy frameworks for digital sovereignty
• Cristina Caffarra, antitrust economist, on breaking monopolies in cloud infrastructure
• Max von Thun, Director at Open Markets Institute, on competition and regulation in tech
• Pencho Kuzev, Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation, on policymaking for digital resilience
• Cécile Boutelet, Economics Correspondent for Germany (Le Monde), on Europe’s tech independence challenges
• Frank Karlitschek, Nextcloud CEO, on open source innovation for public administrations

The keynote of Sven Thomsen, CIO of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein will stand out for attendees looking to take action on digital sovereignty.

As a leading figure in the transition to open source solutions for Schleswig-Holstein, Sven will deliver strategic insights on data transformation, secure collaboration, and privately hosted solutions.

From municipalities to ministries, the Nextcloud Summit gives European administrations the tools to regain control over their data while dealing with the challenges of data security and compliance.

Discover how to optimize your setup for digital resilience

As global tension rises around data ownership and digital dependence, this is your chance to join the conversation shaping national and regional IT strategies with transparent and ethical tech.

The Nextcloud Summit is a must-attend event for policymakers who are interested in the importance of secure, sovereign digital infrastructures for governments and public organizations, including:

• Government officials overseeing digital transformation
• Public sector IT leaders managing cloud & collaboration tools
• Policy advisors focused on digital sovereignty & cybersecurity
• EU & international representatives shaping cloud regulations

With customer success stories, a panel discussion, and keynotes, the Summit promotes cross-border dialogue on digital resilience, sustainable IT ecosystems, and practical policy frameworks that deliver.

As the agenda also features a workshop with four parallel tracks, such as digital sovereignty for public institutions, the Nextcloud Summit ensures personalized answers to all data transformation questions, including:

• How to guarantee secure file exchange & collaboration for public administrations.
• How to achieve scalability and streamline workflows for government IT.
• How to tackle regulatory compliance and legal issues with privately hosted cloud strategies.

As you can meet with the teams behind digital transformations, you can learn firsthand how they’ve pioneered open source infrastructure, setting a precedent for governments worldwide.

A front-row seat to Europe’s digital transformation

The summit agenda combines strategic keynotes, expert panel discussions, and hands-on workshops, while also highlighting Europe’s progress toward secure, sovereign digital infrastructure.

At 10:30 AM, Frank Karlitschek, CEO and Founder of Nextcloud, will unveil Nextcloud Talk “Munich” — a breakthrough in secure public sector communications. Designed for maximum reliability and data privacy, this solution empowers governments and institutions to maintain full control over sensitive exchanges.

As the day draws to a close, we shift the spotlight to those who are turning digital sovereignty into action. The Nextcloud Awards ceremony takes place at 5 PM and will celebrate individuals and institutions making bold strides in the name of self-determination and ethical technology.

The exclusive after-work networking session on the rooftop is the ideal setting to reflect on learning points from your day at the Nextcloud Summit and discuss next steps for Europe’s digital future with fellow policymakers and industry leaders.

Register your spot now for a day of invaluable knowledge sharing on secure, sovereign digital infrastructure at the luxurious Marriott Hotel City West.

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