Sovereign Cloud: From Policy to Practice

​What does cloud sovereignty really mean and how can organisations put it into practice? Cloud sovereignty is about more than where data is stored. It also involves who controls the infrastructure, who can access the data, which laws apply, and how much control organisations retain over their cloud environments. In this Sovereign Cloud Community talk, we’ll explore the key dimensions of cloud sovereignty, looking at the relationship between regulatory requirements, technological choices, and operational control. We’ll examine why sovereignty is becoming increasingly important for European organisations and what it means when moving from policy objectives to real-world cloud architectures and services. What you’ll take away:

• ​A clearer understanding of cloud sovereignty: The different dimensions of sovereignty and why data residency alone is not enough.

• ​The connection between policy and technology: How regulatory requirements and strategic objectives translate into practical cloud decisions.

• ​A framework for evaluating sovereignty: Which aspects of control, dependencies, and compliance organisations should consider when assessing cloud solutions.

• ​A European perspective: The challenges and trade-offs involved in strengthening digital autonomy while maintaining security, flexibility, and innovation. Whether you work in cloud architecture, IT strategy, cybersecurity, compliance, or the public sector, this session will help you look beyond the buzzword and better understand what cloud sovereignty means in practice. Join us to deepen your understanding, exchange perspectives, and contribute to the conversation about Europe's digital future.