2026-06-03 –, Main stage
The open debate will be moderated by Emiel Brok, Sovereignty Ambassador, SUSE / DOSBA.
In this interactive session we want to look beyond the sovereignty buzz and better understand the articulation between open source, digital sovereignty and technical independence. We will explore open source as a path to digital freedom, and how resilience influences technological choices. Does open source systematically allow independence ? What about reversibility issues, disaster and shutdown recovery? Is technology independence now a driver for strategic choices?
For over 20 years Emiel has been at the forefront of the open source revolution. Emiel combines corporate leadership with deep advocacy for digital rights. Currently driving strategy at SUSE, he is also a Co-founder and Board Member of DOSBA and serves on the board of APELL.
Emiel views the open source way of life as a blueprint for society prioritizing collaboration, transparency, and digital sovereignty. An experienced and dynamic speaker, he is known for skipping the standard lecture format in favor of engaging directly with his audience, turning every keynote into a two-way dialogue on the future of technology and policy.