CYBER & TECH-TALKS

CYBER & TECH-TALKS Discussion Theme: Digital Sovereignty in the AI Stack The Techplomacy office of Denmark in collaboration with the Global Network Initiative (GNI), is pleased to invite you to the inaugural event in our new Cyber & Tech-Talks series, bringing together industry, academia, and policymakers to discuss emerging technology issues shaping the transatlantic agenda. All events in the series will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule. Digital Sovereignty in the AI Stack The inaugural talk of our Cyber & Tech-talk series includes a free lunch for attendees and will take place on September 30 focusing on digital sovereignty in the AI-stack, through the lens of the European Commission’s Tech Sovereignty Package. The panel discussion will revolve around the question of how sovereignty should be understood in this context, the extent to which ownership and control of critical technologies is needed to achieve it, and whether and how diversification, resilience, and trusted partnerships can be combined to achieve strategic autonomy. The discussion will mainly focus on two layers of the AI stack: The panel will bring together perspectives from the technology industry, academia, and EU governments to explore where Europe should seek greater technological capabilities, where strategic dependencies may be acceptable, and how Europe can preserve meaningful choice and agency in an increasingly interconnected AI ecosystem. Panellists: Date: September 30 Location: San Francisco. Venue to be confirmed. Program 10:30-11:00 – Doors open, tea and coffee 11.00-11.05 – Welcome by Denmark, launch of Cyber & Tech Talks 11:00–12:00 – Panel discussion 12:00–12:30 – Audience Q&A and key takeaways 12:30–1:00 – Free Lunch & networking