2025 Programme updated as of: November 18, 2025 Summit on European Digital Sovereignty 8h00 – Start Admission 8h00–18h00 – Opportunity to visit the exhibition pavilions. 10h00–10h30 – Opening 10h00–10h30 – Opening Speakers / Participants Karsten Wildberger, Federal Minister, Federal Ministry for…
Software is the key technology of the AI era. In this context, Germany is well-positioned and possesses domain expertise, industrial data, and — compared to the rest of the EU — the largest pool of AI talent. Nevertheless, software is still underestimated in this country. To develop its full…
The current geopolitical and security environment calls for strengthening Germany’s digital sovereignty. But what measures are actually needed in practice to reach this objective? Which (international) partners should we rely on? And are there already specific use cases and best practices? Panel…
With the event, eco – Association of the Internet Economy - and the Alliance for Digital Infrastructures founded under the association’s umbrella shine a light on the discussion about the use of AI in Germany and the associated ecosystem of digital infrastructures. The study “The Deutschland Case:…
Germany’s AI Security Institute is currently being set up. We want to discuss the institute’s focus and how it should work in practice. Should it specialise in cybersecurity, or does it need a broader mission? What can be learned from international models such as the UK AI Security Institute? How…
Sounding Board-Prozess 6. TransformationsWerkstatt vom 15. Oktober 2026 auf der SCOON: Handlungsfeld I „Bürokratierückbau – von der Herausforderung zur Lösung" Bürokratierückbau – von der Herausforderung zur Lösung Handlungsfeld I: Spürbarer Bürokratierückbau Im EinfachMachen-Portal sind seit Start…
KI-Nation Deutschland 2030 Mit dem KI-Taskforce Ergebnisbericht der Bundesregierung liegt erstmals ein ressortübergreifender Orientierungsrahmen für Deutschlands Weg zur KI-Nation 2030 vor. Er verbindet Vision und Zielbild mit Kennzahlen, Zielwerten und konkreten Schlüsselmaßnahmen und zeigt damit,…
Germany has strong startups, an innovative SME sector, and effective support structures. The key is to bring these strengths together. Cybersecurity is a prime example of how technological innovation can lead to concrete solutions for businesses—and how collaboration between startups and SMEs helps…
Opening remarks by Ministers Dr Karsten Wildberger and Anne Le Hénanff - Presentation of the first representative European survey on citizens’ perceptions of digital sovereignty and their readiness to use European alternatives Martin Hullin, Bertelsmann Foundation; Anne Bouverot, Chair of the French…
Exhibition 2026 Digital Summit At the 2026 Digital Summit venue, various exhibitors will be showcasing impressive exhibits, bringing key aspects of Europe's digital sovereignty and current AI developments to life. Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation (BMDS)…