Alpine Tech Forum Session 1
The Alpine Tech Forum 2026 brings together leaders from technology, business, and government to explore Europe’s path toward digital sovereignty.
👉 Can Europe build digital infrastructure that is both innovative and resilient?
This session of Alpine Tech Forum 2026 focuses on how digital infrastructure and emerging technologies are shaping Europe’s path toward digital sovereignty.
Agenda:
14:15–14:45 | Hyph Music Tech Showcase
Entering the Participation Economy of Music
A session exploring how music is moving beyond passive listening, why participation matters for value creation in today’s music economy, and how technology can enable interaction around existing, human-made music.
Speaker: Andreas Carlsson, multi-Grammy-nominated songwriter and entrepreneur, CEO of Hyph
Supported by Hyph
14:45–15:15 | AI Infrastructure
Digital Asset Infrastructure: Rewiring Europe’s Financial Sovereignty
A focused discussion on AI-driven digital asset infrastructure and its role in Europe’s financial sovereignty.
Speakers: Alexander E. Brunner (Alpine Tech Forum), Gautier Cloix (H Company)
15:15–15:55 | Stellar Stablecoin Panel
Delivering Aid at the Speed of Need: Making Emergency Payments Work at Scale
A panel on how stablecoins enable fast, transparent, and scalable emergency and humanitarian payments.
Panelists: Kurt Fields (PwC US), Raja Chakravorti (Stellar Development Foundation), Stan Byers (VIA Science) and Carmen Hett (UNHCR).
Supported by Stellar Development Foundation
15:55–16:25 | Coffee Break
AI Music Session by Neutone
An informal break featuring an AI-driven music session exploring creative collaboration between artists and technology.
Host: Silvio Birkmeier (Neutone)
This session is made possible with the support of Stellar and Hyph.
Due to the exclusive nature of this event, space is limited and attendance is by application only.
We are committed to curating a high-quality experience that fosters meaningful connections and high-level discussion.
We hope you are able to join us.
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