22 Jan 2026
IDC & NTT Data Executive Event
Sovereign AI: Strategy, Autonomy and Compromise
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As organizations continue to explore and adopt AI, they are increasingly asking questions about whether their approaches to procuring, implementing, deploying and managing AI systems gives them enough choice and control. IDC studies are clear that organizations are looking beyond simple answers: for example, 81% of European organizations say it’s critical or important to have full control over AI models used or developed internally, and 86% want the freedom to choose platforms other than public cloud for when they are deploying AI at scale.
So conversations about AI sovereignty – the ability to have free choice and control over the design, development, deployment, accessibility, operation, maintenance and governance of AI systems and applications – are becoming increasingly common. However, the pursuit of AI sovereignty requires investments, skills, processes and capabilities that may not be easy to come by.
This event will explore the potential benefits of sovereign AI, but also highlight the tradeoffs and compromises that may emerge. We will explore the drivers accelerating the shift to sovereign AI, the challenges of infrastructure readiness, and the implications for organizational independence.
Key topics will include:
- A framework for AI sovereignty decision-making
- Strategies for building AI-native infrastructure and governance frameworks that support sovereign AI ambitions
- The critical role of technical expertise in managing AI infrastructure and ensuring data sovereignty
- Governance and responsible AI innovation in the context of sovereign AI
- The role of trusted partners in navigating AI adoption complexities
By bringing together C-suite executives and infrastructure professionals, this event aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the sovereign AI landscape and practical insights for navigating its challenges.
Event Highlights
- Keynote addresses on the strategic imperatives of sovereign AI
- Roundtable discussions on building AI-native capabilities and addressing AI sovereignty opportunities and challenges
- Strategic insights into the future of AI infrastructure and governance
This event is designed to foster a collaborative environment where leaders can share experiences, challenges, and solutions in the pursuit of sovereign AI.
Agenda
IDC & NTT Data Executive Event
One day event
Delegate Arrival & Coffee/Networking
IDC Keynote
NTT Data Keynote
Cisco Keynote
Coffee/Networking
Roundtable Discussions
Drinks Reception
IDC Analyst
Neil Ward-Dutton
Partners
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NTT Data
NTT DATA – a part of NTT Group – is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services headquartered in Tokyo. We help clients transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, IT modernization and managed services. NTT DATA enables clients, as well as society, to move confidently into the digital future. We are committed to our clients’ long-term success and combine global reach with local client attention to serve them in over 50 countries.