IDC & NTT Data Executive Event

22 Jan 2026

IDC & NTT Data Executive Event

Sovereign AI: Strategy, Autonomy and Compromise

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IDC & NTT Data Executive Event

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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

2:30 pm

Delegate Arrival & Coffee/Networking

3:00 pm

IDC Keynote

3:25 pm

NTT Data Keynote

3:45 pm

Cisco Keynote

4:05 pm

Coffee/Networking

4:30 pm

Roundtable Discussions

5:30 pm

Drinks Reception

IDC Analyst

Neil Ward-Dutton

Neil Ward-Dutton

Vice President, AI and DX European Practices

IDC

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