​Building AI in a Sovereign World

​Executive roundtable for business leaders

​11 September | 11:00–12:30
Volvo Studio, Stockholm

​Hosted by Regina Dahlström, Managing Director, Nordics at Equinix, this invitation-only executive roundtable brings together a select group of business and technology leaders shaping the future of AI across the Nordics.

​As AI becomes central to business strategy, organisations are facing a new challenge: how can they accelerate AI innovation while maintaining control over data, infrastructure, security, and compliance? This closed-door discussion offers a unique opportunity to exchange perspectives with industry peers and explore the strategic decisions shaping enterprise AI in a sovereign world.

​Discussion topics

• ​Balancing AI innovation with governance, security, privacy, and compliance

• ​The role of hyperscalers in a sovereign AI strategy

• ​Data, network, and AI sovereignty in practice

• ​Infrastructure choices that enable both scale and strategic autonomy

• ​How private interconnection and geo-controlled infrastructure support secure AI adoption

​Designed to encourage candid discussion and practical knowledge sharing, this executive forum provides valuable insights from both Equinix and fellow business leaders.

​Who should attend?

​This roundtable is intended for senior decision-makers, including:

• ​CEOs, CIOs, CDOs, COOs, Chief Strategy Officers, Chief Transformation Officers, and Chief Data Officers

• ​AI, data, digital, analytics, and innovation leaders

• ​Heads and Directors of Strategy, Transformation, Governance, Operations, and Business Development

• ​Business Unit Leaders driving AI adoption and digital transformation

• ​Legal, compliance, security, and governance leaders

• ​Senior leaders from public sector organisations, healthcare, government, and higher education

​What you'll gain

• ​Connect with a curated group of senior business and technology leaders from across the Nordics

• ​Exchange perspectives on balancing AI innovation with sovereignty, governance, and resilience

• ​Explore practical approaches to building AI-ready digital infrastructure

• ​Gain actionable insights to help shape your organisation's AI and infrastructure strategy

​This event is by invitation only. Registering expresses your interest but does not guarantee a place. The Equinix team will review registrations and contact selected participants to confirm attendance.

​This event is part of Nordic Tech Week. If you have any questions, please contact events@nordictechweek.org.