Digital Sovereignty: Europe's Opportunity to Lead
As a part of a 2-day festival, Maria 01 NEXT Startup Festival, we invite you to join us for the panel discussion on Europe's digital sovereignty.
Europe is at an important moment in shaping its digital future. As cloud infrastructure, data, AI and other critical technologies become increasingly central to how companies build and scale, questions around digital sovereignty are becoming more relevant for startups and businesses alike.
What does digital sovereignty mean for European companies in practice? And could Europe’s approach to technology, infrastructure and regulation become not only a challenge to navigate, but an opportunity to build and lead?
Join us for a panel discussion bringing together perspectives from the European startup and technology ecosystem. We’ll explore why digital sovereignty is becoming an increasingly important topic, what it means for companies building modern cloud-native products, and where Europe has an opportunity to shape the future of digital infrastructure.
Meet the panel
Sarita Runeberg, CEO of Maria 01
With Maria 01 at the heart of Helsinki’s growing technology and startup ecosystem, Sarita brings a perspective on how European companies and ecosystems can create the conditions for innovation and growth.
Miika Sivonen
Director of Strategic Partnerships, UpCloud
Miika Sivonen is an expert in European digital sovereignty and why it is becoming a critical topic for startups and businesses building modern cloud-native products.
More panelists to be announced.
About UpCloud
UpCloud is a European cloud service provider offering high-performance sovereign cloud infrastructure from its global data centers. Headquartered in Helsinki, UpCloud’s Startup Program supports growing companies with transparent pricing, zero-cost egress and 24/7 expert human support.
About Maria 01
Maria 01 is the largest startup campus and community in the Nordics and one of the most vibrant ones in Europe, bringing together startups, investors, corporates and other players from the technology ecosystem under one roof.
Home to a diverse and international community of companies, Maria 01 provides a space where startups can build, connect and grow while accessing a wider network of partners, talent and opportunities. The campus is also home to international startups that have chosen Helsinki as a base for building and scaling their businesses in Europe.
With a strong focus on connecting the Finnish startup ecosystem with global networks, Maria 01 creates opportunities for cross-border collaboration, knowledge sharing and international growth.
Join us.
Be part of the conversation on Europe’s digital future and discover how digital sovereignty could shape the opportunities ahead for startups and businesses.
If you find this session interesting, we invite you to explore the full Maria 01 NEXT Startup Festival Program.