Many organisations still debate which proprietary cloud provider to choose. Yet the most forward-thinking companies have already reached a different conclusion: the provider matters far less than the ability to remain independent. True sovereignty depends on avoiding technological lock in.

Building digital sovereignty on an open source foundation provides several advantages. It reduces costs, lowers dependency risks, and opens up unlimited potential for innovation. Most importantly, it ensures long term control over data, architecture, and strategic direction.

Open source makes this possible not only from a technical perspective but also as an organisational and cultural approach. A technology stack built on open standards enables transparency, interoperability, and sustainable decision making. And the transition is far less complex than many expect.

This session explores what a sovereign, open source driven technology landscape can look like, how organisations can significantly reduce cloud expenditures, and why open systems offer inherent security benefits. It also examines why sovereignty extends beyond technology and requires strategic organisational alignment.

Open source is not merely an alternative to proprietary solutions. It represents a clear and future ready path toward true digital independence.