Your Microsoft Teams alternative: Nextcloud Talk “Munich” launching live at the Nextcloud Summit

Nextcloud Talk is a strong Microsoft Teams alternative. But at Nextcloud, we are always looking for new ways to support hybrid teams even more. With the launch of our newest release, Nextcloud Talk “Munich” we want to give all attendees a front-row seat to what online collaboration can — and should — look like: intuitive, privacy-respecting, and open source.

Where to attend the launch?

The official launch of Nextcloud Talk “Munich” will take place during the Nextcloud Summit on June 5th at 10:30 AM. But we are opening up the premiere to the public. Sign up to attend the release online, from where you are. This is your chance to discover why businesses and public organizations are switching to Nextcloud Talk, and how we are shaping the future of seamless, secure, and digitally sovereign communication.

Do you prefer to attend in person in Munich, Germany? Tickets for the Nextcloud Summit are still available. Secure your spot now for a day of learning, exchanging ideas, and networking with top experts who are shaping the future of European digital sovereignty.

A turning point in the history of online communication

As Microsoft users will no longer have access to Skype by May 2025, its current Skype users are being nudged toward Microsoft Teams: another step towards realizing complete vendor lock-in for its users. A Microsoft Teams alternative, or an alternative to any of the online communication tools, becomes critical.

This is not only because of the reliance on one vendor for their online collaboration tools.

Another factor is the dependency on US providers.

As the current EU-US Data Privacy Framework is defunct, data control and transparency are becoming a judicial quagmire. For public institutions, privacy-conscious organizations, and anyone tired of vendor lock-in and obscure data regulations, this is the perfect moment to switch.

As the Nextcloud Summit brings together experts and industry leaders to discuss digital sovereignty, it offers the perfect backdrop for this launch.

Following the opening remarks and keynote by Sven Thomsen, Nextcloud Talk “Munich” will go live in the presence of all attendees, showing what privacy-respecting, open source collaboration could mean exactly for their business.

How this Microsoft Teams alternative is revolutionizing online communication

Nextcloud Talk has a long standing reputation as Microsoft Teams alternative to host meetings and webinars, and chat and work with colleagues.

While the name “Munich” nods to the location of the Nextcloud Summit and our strong European roots, this launch is about much more than geography. The Munich release of Nextcloud Talk brings a host of improvements which will be announced live during the launch.

But more importantly, it signals our continued investment in digital sovereignty and privately hosted communication as Microsoft Teams alternative, and an alternative for other online collaboration tools.

What more to expect at the Nextcloud Summit

At the Nextcloud Summit, you can expect a gathering of thought leaders discussing the future of digital sovereignty at a turning point for data independence.

Apart from the launch of Nextcloud Talk “Munich”, the agenda features keynotes from industry experts, a panel discussion tackling today’s most pressing tech and privacy challenges, and the very first Nextcloud Awards ceremony to celebrate tech innovators in our community.

When the sessions wrap up, the conversation continues with a post-event networking gathering on the rooftop terrace of the Marriott City West in Munich. This is the perfect setting to meet peers, partners, and fellow privacy advocates over drinks and panoramic views of the city.

Don’t miss the debut of Nextcloud Talk « Munich » at the Nextcloud Summit, Munich, June 5th at 10:30 AM, presented live by Jos Poortvliet. Whether you’re an IT leader, privacy advocate, or simply tired of big-tech surveillance, this is your chance to experience the future of secure collaboration.