06-07, 16:00–16:50 (Europe/Brussels), Kleine Spoel
Digital sovereignty is no longer just a strategic preference; in 2026, it is a regulatory imperative. While the "why" of sovereignty is clear, the "how" remains a challenge for many European enterprises.
In this session, we explore how open source is uniquely positioned to deliver true autonomy. We will move beyond theory to discuss the practical implementation of transparency and reusability, focusing on:
Policy as a Catalyst: How Open Source facilitates compliance with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and NIS2.
Security through Collaboration: Enhancing resilience by leveraging the "Power of Many."
Measuring Mastery: A practical look at how organizations can use the Cloud Sovereignty Framework (CSF) to assess their current posture across 8 key objectives—from supply chain to data & AI.
Attendees will be introduced to a privacy friendly assessment tool that allows them to benchmark their sovereignty score against EU standards and generate an actionable gap-analysis report. Let’s Dance, not Fight!
Emiel Brok is a seasoned Digital Sovereignty & Open Source Ambassador, and a prominent voice in the European FOSS ecosystem. He is actively involved in DOSBA (Dutch Open Source Business Association) and APELL (European Association of Next Generation IT Providers), where he works at the intersection of policy, community, and business strategy to promote European digital autonomy.
Known for his high-energy delivery and ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks (like CRA and NIS2) into actionable human stories, Emiel is a frequent speaker at international events. He is a passionate advocate for the "Power of Many," encouraging the ecosystem to move past compliance hurdles and embrace a philosophy of "Let’s Dance, not Fight!"