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Digital sovereignty without European value creation? A dangerous misconception

Digital sovereignty begins with value creation: Why IT Made in Europe is becoming a strategic success factor for Europe and how a new quality seal contributes to this.

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Education and trainingLegislation, standards, regulations

When & Where

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Thu, 10/29/2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Forum F, Booth 9-638

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    it-sa insights

  • Language:

    German

Session description

Speaker: Christian Herzog

Digital sovereignty doesn't begin in data centers, but with value creation.

Europe is discussing cybersecurity, data protection, and technological independence. But one crucial question often remains unanswered: What can Europe truly be if development, production, know-how, and economic value creation increasingly take place outside of Europe?

In his presentation, Christian Herzog, Chairman of the Association for IT from Europe (ITE) and Managing Director of EXTRA Computer GmbH, demonstrates why European value creation is far more than just an economic policy buzzword. It is a key prerequisite for digital sovereignty, innovative strength, and resilience in a world increasingly characterized by geopolitical tensions. The speaker advocates this ...