Nexus Luxembourg 2027
Building AI, Sovereignty & Growth for Europe
Europe’s technological sovereignty has become one of the continent’s defining strategic challenges. As AI, cloud computing, digital platforms and payment systems increasingly shape economies, security and democracy, Europe must reduce its dependence on non-European technologies while remaining globally competitive. The challenge is not only to regulate innovation, but to build and scale trusted European alternatives.
Five Key Dimensions of EU Tech Sovereignty
Sovereignty as Product
Highlighting European digital champions and trusted SaaS solutions.
Sovereign AI
Examining Europe’s own infrastructure, data centres and AI models.
Policy & Institutions
Assessing whether regulation can become a competitive advantage.
Financial Sovereignty
Focusing on investment, fintech and payment autonomy.
Procurement & Adoption
Exploring how businesses and public institutions can turn sovereignty from a political ambition into operational reality through practical technology choices.
Who will be there
Researchers, authors, lecturers and policymakers
They will explain why technological sovereignty matters for Europe’s competitiveness, resilience and democratic future.
Founders, entrepreneurs, innovators and technology leaders
They will demonstrate how they are building the products, platforms and AI solutions that can reduce Europe’s technological dependence.
The ambition of the Programme
Together, they will explore not only how Europe can innovate, but how European technologies can be adopted at scale by businesses, public administrations and citizens — turning strategic ambition into everyday reality.