The Nextcloud Summit 2026 agenda: Open source, digital sovereignty, and Europe’s technology landscape

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On June 9, we’ll bring together leading experts and innovators for a landmark event focused on Europe’s digital future and the next generation of technology: the Nextcloud Summit in Munich, Germany.

This full-day conference reflects the growing momentum among public and private organizations seeking digital platforms built on trust, transparency, and independence. Featuring expert keynotes, deep-dive sessions, a panel discussion, and the global launch of Hub 26 Spring, the Summit will showcase practical solutions and real-world strategies for digital sovereignty.

Hosted at the Munich Marriott Hotel City West, the Nextcloud Summit provides a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and help shape the future of secure collaboration in Europe and beyond.

Europe’s digital future: be part of the revolution

From customer stories and technical sessions to product updates and panel discussions, the Nextcloud Summit offers a full day of insights and conversations around digital sovereignty and open-source collaboration, featuring:

• Keynote by Dr. Sachiko Muto, Chair of OpenForum Europe and senior researcher at RISE
• Keynote by Frank Karlitschek, CEO and co-founder of Nextcloud
• Keynote by Benoît Piédallu, Project Manager at the French Ministry of National Education and Youth
• Launch of Nextcloud Hub 26 Spring: Celebrating a decade of secure digital sovereignty
• Customer success stories on digital sovereignty from SURF, Amnesty International ES, and Deutsche Telekom
• Parallel tracks tailored for enterprise, public institutions, and technicians
• Thought-leader panel discussion on digital sovereignty in Europe
• The second annual Nextcloud Awards Ceremony
• Closing keynote by Holger Pfister, VP DACH at SUSE
• Post-event networking drinks on the rooftop
• Exclusive booth demo moments from Nextcloud partners

From public sector professionals and IT leaders to policymakers and open source contributors, this day offers valuable insights and networking opportunities for everyone.

Keynote spotlight: Dr. Sachiko Muto on strategic approaches to open source in the EU

Following the opening reception, the day will be kicked off by a keynote talk from Dr. Sachiko Muto, Chair of OpenForum Europe and senior research at RISE.

Sachiko Muto

Chair of OpenForum Europe and senior researcher at RISE

In this keynote, Dr. Sachiko Muto will explore how open source can strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty, innovation capacity, and competitiveness. The session will highlight strategic approaches for policymakers, industry, and research organizations to foster sustainable open source ecosystems across the EU.

Expert panel session: „From open source to open ecosystems: Europe’s next digital play“

The afternoon panel discussion, „From open source to open ecosystems: Europe’s next digital play,“ explores how Europe can turn its strengths in open source into thriving digital ecosystems that foster innovation, competitiveness, and technological independence. Moderated by Ingo Dachwitz, political journalist at netzpolitik.org, the session brings together leading voices from across technology, policy, and business for a dynamic exchange of perspectives.

• Dennis-Enji Kipker, Legal Professor of IT Security Law and cyberscurity expert
• Johanna Piker, Professor of Computer Science at TU Munich and TU Graz
• Holger Pfister, Vice President for the DACH region at SUSE
• Aline Blankertz, Tech Economy Lead at Rebalance Now

Together, the panelists will discuss what Europe’s next digital play could look like, such as strengthening collaboration across public and private sectors or building open, interoperable platforms that can compete on a global scale while supporting European values and strategic autonomy.

Explore practical insights for your organization: breakout sessions for every role

Besides the keynotes and main stage sessions, the Summit will host three parallel tracks with curated hands-on sessions tailored to the unique challenges and priorities of the attendees.

Track 1: Open source for enterprises
Discover how open source solutions are transforming business operations, boosting workplace productivity, and driving innovation across sectors.

Track 2: Digital sovereignty for public institutions
Learn why secure, sovereign digital infrastructures are becoming essential for governments and public organizations, and how to implement them.

Track 3: Technical workshops
Get extensive knowledge of the latest tools, deployment strategies, and techniques for building scalable, privacy-focused collaboration environments.

Attendees can choose which workshops fit their interests best to maximize learning opportunities.

Experience Nextcloud in action

Explore what’s happening across the Nextcloud ecosystem through a mix of live demos, partner presentations, and hands-on technical sessions. Throughout the day, attendees can see how organizations are using Nextcloud to improve collaboration, strengthen security, and build more independent digital workplaces.

Some of the key topics featured during the live demo program include:

• Secure data management and Nextcloud Files in zero-trust environments
• Migration paths from Microsoft platforms to Nextcloud
• Efficient communication with Nextcloud Talk
• Productivity enhancements through Nextcloud Groupware
• AI-powered workflows and automation
• Integration showcases from ecosystem partners including Collabora, OpenProject, XWiki, CryptPad, MariaDB, and audriga
• Hands-on Technology in Practice (TIP) sessions for technical audiences

Whether you’re evaluating Nextcloud, planning a migration, or looking for new ways to extend your existing deployment, these sessions offer practical examples and the chance to speak directly with the people building and supporting the technology.

Exclusive product launch of Nextcloud Hub 26 Spring

The Nextcloud Summit also offers the perfect backdrop for the live launch of Nextcloud Hub 26 Spring. Built for the future, Nextcloud Hub 26 Spring offers robust productivity and collaboration, integration with all your tools, and flexible and open ecosystem. By freeing users from vendor lock-in, Nextcloud Hub 26 Spring offers hybrid collaboration and privacy-respecting communication, away from Big Tech.

What’s more: Nextcloud Awards ceremony and post-event networking

As digital sovereignty is often only discussed in theory, Nextcloud has launched the Nextcloud Awards to recognize those who are turning data freedom into practice. Attendees will get a front-row seat for the second annual Nextcloud Awards ceremony, which celebrates the people, projects, and organizations driving innovation and digital sovereignty forward.

The after-hours networking drinks on the rooftop of the Munich Marriott Hotel City West offers the perfect occasion to exchange thoughts on an idea-packed day and identify next steps for Europe’s digital future. From policy shifts to tech innovation, Europe is at a turning point. Be part of the discussion and shape what’s next for Europe’s digital landscape.