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World Congress 2025 • Aug 20, 2025 • Session details

AI Sovereignty: What Does It Take?

Boris Hecker , Clemens Wasner , Robin Hermann , Sonja Alvarez

True AI sovereignty doesn't require domestic chip manufacturing. It demands rigorous control over industrial data. Discover how unifying Europe's fragmented market unlocks global competitiveness.

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#1 about 3 min

Comparing global leaders in artificial intelligence development

Current distributions of power show the United States leading foundation model creation while Europe focuses on industrial applications.

#2 about 2 min

Long-term artificial intelligence dominance and energy infrastructure

China holds a future advantage in artificial intelligence development due to massive ongoing investments in solar power and energy grid expansion.

#3 about 4 min

Building artificial intelligence giga-factories to secure data sovereignty

Establishing data centers and full technology stacks helps enterprises protect corporate data despite relying on foreign hardware and foundation models.

#4 about 3 min

Choosing Europe for open-source artificial intelligence startups

The region offers a favorable environment for founders compared to Asian markets by aligning strongly with open-source development models.

#5 about 2 min

Professionalizing industry influence on European technology regulations

The technology sector must learn from established industries to effectively shape regulatory frameworks rather than viewing them purely as obstacles.

#6 about 6 min

Driving business adoption through startup and corporate ecosystems

Bringing mid-sized companies, startups, and system integrators together creates reliable continuous solutions that accelerate industrial technology usage.

#7 about 2 min

Overcoming national barriers for unified European digital solutions

Showcasing cross-border innovation projects helps tear down political obstacles that prevent true continental technological cooperation.

#8 about 3 min

Securing sensitive defense infrastructure with dual-vendor cloud strategies

Implementing robust multicloud setups ensures operational agility for armed forces while integrating local partners for sovereign command data frameworks.

#9 about 5 min

Fixing market fragmentation to prevent startup capital drain

Implementing unified corporate legal forms and activating public pension funds drives local venture capital investment and keeps scaling startups within the continent.

#10 about 3 min

Future expectations for regional artificial intelligence independence

Achieving real progress requires shifting focus from global foundation models toward recognizing regional applications and forming cohesive foreign policy strategies.

Matching moments

7:23 min

Assessing Europe's current position in the global AI race

Antonella Mei-Pochtler Antonella Mei-Pochtler +3 · World Congress 2026 Europe

1:53 min

Securing European digital sovereignty in artificial intelligence

Karsten Wildberger Karsten Wildberger +1 · World Congress 2026 Europe

4:31 min

Navigating EU AI regulations and regional startup compliance

1:18 min

Shaping global regulations to benefit organizational AI usage

Rebekka Weiss Rebekka Weiss +1 · World Congress 2025

5:08 min

European union investment initiative for artificial intelligence

Chris Heilmann +2 · LIVE

2:01 min

The AI research and development gap across regions

Werner Vogels Werner Vogels +1 · World Congress 2026 Europe

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