Member of the European Parliament
Economist, Antitrust expert
CIO of Schleswig-Holstein
Economics correspondent in Germany, Le Monde
Director of Europe &Transatlantic Partnerships at the Open Markets Institute
Executive Director of Open Source Finland (COSS) and Co-founder & President of APELL
Policy Advisor
Founder & CEO of Nextcloud
Event agenda
The Nextcloud Summit 2025 promises an insightful day filled with valuable discussions, hands-on learning, and exciting networking opportunities.
Nina Müller, Business Project Manager at Nextcloud, will be moderating the Nextcloud Summit — guiding us through inspiring sessions and insightful discussions.
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 08:00 | Registration & Welcoming Start your day with a warm welcome and a smooth registration experience | |
| 09:00 | Networking breakfast & Engaging expo experience Connect with fellow attendees over breakfast & explore the engaging expo area | |
| 09:30 | keynote Welcome & Opening remarks Setting the tone for the Summit, this session will outline key goals, themes, and what to expect from the day ahead. | Frank Karlitschek CEO Nextcloud |
| 10:00 | keynote A vision for Europe’s digital sovereignty – Lessons from Schleswig-Holstein | Sven Thomsen CIO of Schleswig-Holstein |
| 10:15 | keynote Nextcloud Talk "Munich" global launch  Join live for the launch of Nextcloud Talk "Munich"! The new release empowers you to host your own meeting platform, giving you complete control over your communications — no disruptions, no downtime — just reliable, uninterrupted communication when it matters most. Learn more | |
| 10:45 | Flash talks: The future of digital sovereignty - a partner's perspective Hear directly from Nextcloud partners as they share real-world experiences and explore partner showcases to discover new solutions and opportunities for collaboration. | |
| 11:10 | keynote Customer success stories Get inspired by stories from the frontlines on digital sovereignty, secure collaboration, and the future of open-source technologies. | |
| 11:45 | Networking & Expo Take a break to explore our exhibition area and network with partners, innovators, and like-minded professionals. | |
| 12:15 | Breakout tracksYou can scroll horizontally to see more items Track 1 Open Source for enterprises et inspired by how leading companies use Nextcloud to take control of their data and workflows Session 1.1 Own your data, own your future: Nextcloud, Flow, and AI By HKN & SpaceNet Open details Session 1.2 From files to projects: unlock full project management in Nextcloud with OpenProject By OpenProject Open details Session 1.3 Nextcloud Talk "Munich" exclusive deep dive By Nextcloud Open details Track 2 Digital sovereignty for public institutions Learn how the public sector leads the way in protecting data and ensuring independence Session 2.1 The glorious three — Digital sovereignty for science and public administration — OCRE Framework Agreement By Bechtle & IONOS Open details Session 2.2 Digital sovereignty in practice: how Austria avoided lock-in to Microsoft cloud By Sendent Open details Session 2.3 Connecting half a million people on a private Nextcloud drive By Leviia Open details Track 3 Technical workshop Get hands-on and dive deep into what’s new, what’s next, and what’s possible Session 3.1 Latest features in Nextcloud Office 25.04 By Collabora Online Open details Session 3.2 Migrating from Confluence to XWiki : What we've learned" By XWiki Open details Session 3.3 Fully automated bootstrapping of the Nextcloud OpenProject integration By B1 Systems Open details Track 4 Data is the new gas - how Europe’s economy and public sector is breaking free from Big Tech dependency. Invite only: Media Roundtable | |
| 13:15 | Lunch and networking Enjoy a networking lunch and continue conversations with fellow attendees and speakers. | |
| 14:45 | panel session Panel discussion: Europe can do it! A thought-leader panel featuring experts and leaders in digital sovereignty, open-source collaboration, and the future of secure technologies. Panelists:
| Moderator Cécile Boutelet Economics correspondent in Germany - Le Monde |
| 15:45 | keynote Closing keynote | Dr. Cristina Caffarra Economist, Antitrust expert |
| 16:15 | Nextcloud Awards Ceremony Join us as we honor this year's award winners | |
| 16:45 | Closing remarks Wrapping up the Summit with a recap of the day’s highlights and a look ahead to the future of digital sovereignty. | |
| 17:15 | Post-Event networking on the rooftop End the day on a high note with drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and music, while networking in a relaxed setting with breathtaking views of Munich. | |
The Nextcloud Summit is the only event bringing together experts, decision makers, and innovators to move from discussion to action on digital sovereignty.
It’s not just about ideas – it’s about real-world solutions that help organizations and governments take control of their digital future. As reliance on Big Tech grows and concerns over data control, compliance, and security increase, the Summit provides a space for organizations, governments, and experts to connect, exchange ideas, and implement practical solutions.
It is designed as a platform for hands-on learning and strategic discussions about digital sovereignty, secure collaboration, open source infrastructure, and self-hosted solutions.
Hear from top industry leaders, visionaries, and experts with different backgrounds: From businesses and organizations to science and software development. Gain insights on strategies for addressing the challenges of data security, compliance, and digital transformation.
Discover how to streamline workflows, improve scalability, and maintain full control of your data with sovereign open source solutions.
Build meaningful connections with decision-makers, innovators, and partners across industries. Share ideas, tackle challenges, and form lasting partnerships.
Register today to secure your spot and step into a world of collaboration, growth, and success!
Regular entry price starting at 250€ + 19% VAT
Nextcloud live launch
With rising global uncertainty, Nextcloud is stepping up with Nextcloud Talk “Munich” to help businesses stay connected, no matter what.
After seeing a huge increase in demand for secure, reliable video meetings, we’ll be revealing new features to make sure your internal and external communications stay intact, even when things get tough. Talk “Munich” lets you host your own meeting platform, giving you full control while ensuring your team can communicate safely and smoothly.
Event location
Join us at the Marriott City Munich West, a premier venue located in the heart of one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. With its state-of-the-art facilities and central location, it’s the perfect setting for networking, innovation, and collaboration with customers, partners, and Nextcloud experts.
Nextcloud related event
Your place to be if you’re into coding, design, documentation, or simply want to support and learn alongside the community.
The Nextcloud Conference is where the community comes together to build what’s next. In workshops, hackathons, and informal sessions, contributors from all backgrounds shape the future of open source collaboration tools.
