Sovereign Tech in a Fragmented World - [Session VivaTech] - Theme: Sovereignty & Ethics
Speakers
Raphaël Auphan
COO
Proton
Antoine Bosselut
Assistant Professor
EPFL
Clara Chappaz
France’s Ambassador for Digital Affairs and Artificial Intelligence
France
Damien Lucas
CEO
Scaleway
Ana Rold
CEO & Founder
Diplomatic Courier
Sovereignty & Ethics
Sovereign Tech in a Fragmented World
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Purple Stage
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June 19
2:50 PM - 3:35 PM - CET
Digital sovereignty has moved from a policy debate into a strategic opportunity for regional growth. While the global tech stack fractures, local ecosystems are finding new room to thrive by building infrastructure that follows their own rules rather than those of a few distant giants. This shift toward "buying local" allows nations to reclaim control over their data, talent, and supply chains, turning what was once a dependency into a competitive advantage. Business leaders now face a map where national priorities and innovation must move in sync to succeed. Can this push for autonomy spark a new era of regional tech powerhouses? How do we balance the need for local control with the benefits of a connected global economy?