While many organisations continue to debate which proprietary cloud provider to choose, the most forward-thinking ones have already reached a clear conclusion. The choice of provider matters far less than avoiding dependence on proprietary technologies. True digital sovereignty begins with freedom from lock in.

Building sovereignty on open source foundations offers several benefits. It lowers costs, reduces the impact of vendor dependency, enables unrestricted innovation, and provides full control over future technological decisions. The path toward this independence is often far simpler than expected.

This session examines the strategic value of open source and what it means for modern cloud environments. Key topics include the structure of a fully sovereign technology stack, practical approaches to reducing cloud costs, and the security advantages that open systems provide. We also explore why sovereignty is not purely a technical matter but an organisational one.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of why open source is not only a viable alternative but the most effective and future oriented path to achieving true digital sovereignty.