UpCloud will show why the AI race in Europe is ultimately a question of sovereignty, infrastructure, and control. Many US hyperscaler offerings appear local, but remain legally and technologically tied to global structures and fall under the US Cloud Act —bringing lacking data privacy, vendor lock-in, proprietary services, limited flexibility, and often higher costs.
With models and data are frequently systemically bound within these ecosystems. Using UpCloud as an example, we illustrate how European cloud infrastructure provides real alternatives: clear jurisdiction, open architectures, and customer-centric flexibility. For decision-makers, the focus is on building AI capabilities that are sovereign, high-performing, and independent.
Why attend
In this session, Arno breaks down:
• Why many “local” hyperscaler solutions are still tied to global control and the US Cloud Act
• The real risks: data privacy gaps, vendor lock-in, limited flexibility, and rising costs
• How European cloud infrastructure offers a true alternative with clear jurisdiction and open architectures
• What it takes to build AI capabilities that are sovereign, high-performing, and independent
If you’re making decisions about AI, cloud, or data strategy then this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.
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Arno Schäfer
CEO, UpCloud
Arno Schäfer is a technology executive with over 20 years of experience as CEO in the digital sector, focused on building and scaling B2B SaaS businesses through clear strategy and strong execution.
As CEO of UpCloud, Arno’s mission is to strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty by building cloud infrastructure that businesses can trust. He is focused on compliance, reliability, and innovation, proving that Europe can create a strong, credible alternative to global hyperscalers without compromising on performance or ambition.
