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The digital sovereignty revolution starts here.
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June 9th, 2026 Munich, Germany
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Why attend the Nextcloud Summit?
The Nextcloud Summit is the only event bringing together experts, decision makers, and innovators to move from discussion to action on digital sovereignty.
At the Nextcloud Summit, leaders and innovators come together to shape the future of digital sovereignty. Through inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, and strategic discussions on secure collaboration, open source infrastructure, and self-hosted solutions, you’ll gain the insights and connections to drive meaningful change.
Expert insights
Hear from top industry leaders, visionaries, and experts with different backgrounds: From businesses and organizations to science and software development.
Practical solutions
Discover how to streamline workflows, improve scalability, and maintain full control of your data with sovereign open source solutions.
Networking & collaboration
Build meaningful connections with decision-makers, innovators, and partners across industries. Share ideas, tackle challenges, and form lasting partnerships.
The Nextcloud Summit 2025 at a glance
In 2025, the Nextcloud Summit brought together 400+ participants from more than 10 countries, featuring 20 sessions, 30 speakers, and countless inspiring conversations.
Here’s a glimpse of what made it unforgettable – and what you can expect even more of in 2026.
Speakers
Dr. Sachiko Muto
Chair of OpenForum Europe & Senior researcher at RISE
Dr. Sachiko Muto is the Chair of OpenForum Europe and a senior researcher at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. She originally joined OFE in 2007 and served for several years as Director with responsibility for government relations and then as CEO. Sachiko has degrees in Political Science from the University of Toronto and the London School of Economics; she received her doctorate in standardisation policy from TU Delft.
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Prof. Dr. Dennis-Kenji Kipker
Scientific director and Founder of cyberintelligence.institute
Prof. Dr. Dennis-Kenji Kipker studied law and computer science. As scientific director and founder of the cyberintelligence.institute, he conducts research at the interface of law and technology in cyber security, corporate strategy and digital resilience in the context of global crises, with a particular focus on Chinese and US IT law. In this role, he advises the German federal government, the European Commission and companies worldwide, where he holds various positions, including on supervisory boards. In 2025, Professor Kipker was included in Capital's "Top 40 under 40" list, which honours individuals whose professional work is considered particularly influential and forward-looking.
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Aline Blankertz
Tech Economy Lead - Rebalance now
Aline Blankertz is an applied economist and works as Tech Economy Lead at Rebalance Now, a German anti-monopoly organisation. Her work is focused on competition policy and the digital economy, with extensive experience encompassing think tanks, academic research and implementation projects.
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Prof. Dr. Johanna Pirker
Professor of Computer Science TUM & TU Graz
Johanna Pirker is a Professor of Computer Science at TU Munich and TU Graz, working at the intersection of AI, virtual reality, and game development. Her research explores how interactive technologies shape learning and society. Prof. Dr. Pirker has recently been appointed to the new Independent Scientific Panel on AI at the United Nations to assess global opportunities and risks of AI from a scientific perspective.
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Benoît Piédallu
Project Manager at the French Ministry of National Education and Youth
Holger Pfister
VP DACH at SUSE
Holger Pfister is Vice President for the DACH region at SUSE and is responsible for SUSE’s entire business in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. As a board member of the Open Source Business Alliance, Holger Pfister is particularly committed to promoting the use of open source in public administration. In his role at SUSE, he supports businesses, public administrations and partners in creating more resilient IT infrastructures that make a decisive contribution to achieving digital sovereignty.
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Ingo Dachwitz
Journalist and Author
Ingo Dachwitz, born in 1987, is a journalist, author, and moderator. He studied communication science in Hannover, Berlin, and Brussels, and has been an editor at netzpolitik.org since 2016. His work focuses on data, power, and the digital public sphere. Ingo’s publications have received multiple awards, including the European Press Prize, the Alternative Media Award, the Data Protection Media Award, and two Grimme Online Awards. His book “Digital Colonialism: How Tech Corporations and Major Powers Divide the World Among Themselves” was nominated for the German Non-Fiction Prize and was recognized as one of the Knowledge Books of the Year 2025.
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Frank Karlitschek
Founder & CEO of Nextcloud
Frank founded Nextcloud in 2016 to put home users and enterprises back in control of their data and bring file sync and share technology to the next level. He has been tirelessly working to realize his vision ever since.
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Agenda
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | Registration & WelcomingStart your day with a warm welcome and a smooth registration experience | |
| 09:00 | Networking breakfast & Engaging Expo experienceConnect with fellow attendees over breakfast & explore the engaging Expo area | |
| 09:30 | Welcome & Opening remarksSetting the tone for the Summit, this session will outline key goals, themes, and what to expect from the day ahead. | |
| 09:40 | keynoteHow Nextcloud navigates the complexities of open source, compliance, and political agenda | Frank KarlitschekCEO of Nextcloud |
| 10:00 | keynoteA strategic approach to open source in the EU |  Dr. Sachiko MutoChair of OpenForum Europe & Senior researcher at RISE |
| 10:15 | keynoteThe French Ministry of Education at scale: Turning sovereignty into reality | Benoît PiédalluProject Manager at the French Ministry of National Education and Youth |
| 10:30 | Networking Break & ExpoTake a break to explore our exhibition area and network with partners, innovators, and like-minded professionals. | |
| 11:15 | keynoteNextcloud Hub 26 Spring release: Celebrating a decade of secure digital sovereignty |  Andy Scherzinger VP of Engineering at Nextcloud |
| 11:45 | keynoteCustomer success stories: Lessons from the Frontlines | |
| 12:30 | Lunch and networkingEnjoy a networking lunch and continue conversations with fellow attendees and speakers. | |
| 14:00 | Breakout tracksTrack 1Open source for enterprisesSession 1.1Nextcloud Hub 26 Spring exclusive deep diveSession 1.2HKN/SpaceNetSession 1.3AI ActSession 1.4SendentSession 1.5OpenProjectTrack 2Digital sovereignty for public institutionsSession 2.1IONOSSession 2.2Atos x BMWETSession 2.3Bechtle Index of SovereigntySession 2.4UniventionSession 2.5audrigaTrack 3Technical workshopSession 3.1B1 SystemsSession 3.2XWikiSession 3.3CollaboraSession 3.4BlueMindSession 3.5Thinkfree | |
| 15:30 | Networking Break & ExpoTake a break to explore our exhibition area and network with partners, innovators, and like-minded professionals. | |
| 16:15 | panel sessionFrom open source to open ecosystems: Europe’s next digital play |  ModeratorIngo DachwitzPolitical journalist at netzpolitik.org Aline Blankertz Prof. Dr. Dennis-Kenji Kipker Prof. Dr. Johanna Pirker Holger Pfister |
| 17:00 | keynoteWhy open source is not enough for digital sovereignty - What to consider in order to become less dependent | Holger PfisterVP DACH at SUSE |
| 17:20 | Nextcloud Awards CeremonyJoin us as we honor this year's award winners | |
| 17:30 | Closing remarksWrapping up the Summit with a recap of the day’s highlights and a look ahead to the future of digital sovereignty. | |
| 17:45 | Post-Event networking on the rooftopEnd the day on a high note with drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and music, while networking in a relaxed setting with breathtaking views of Munich. |
Nextcloud Awards 2026
Shaping the future of digital independence
Digital sovereignty matters – more than ever. With growing concerns about the resiliancy of centralized IT infrastructure and data privacy it’s time to recognize those who make a real difference in pushing forward digital sovereignty.
With the Nextcloud Awards, which will be presented at the Nextcloud Summit 2026, we want to highlight people, organizations, and projects that are actively working towards a future where users – not corporations – control their data.
Announcements
Digital sovereignty in Munich: Join us at the Nextcloud Summit 2026
Following the overwhelming success of last year’s Nextcloud Summit, Nextcloud is proud to launch its second edition of the Nextcloud Summit, taking place on 9 June in Munich, Germany. During this unique event, we want to address the wider market around digitally sovereign collaboration technology, providing a space for organizations, governments, and experts to connect, […]
Announcements
Nextcloud Awards 2025
Privacy is the foundation of democracy. And yet, digital infrastructure remains largely in the hands of a few powerful actors. While public debate focuses on AI hype and innovation races, much of the real power lies elsewhere: in the platforms we depend on, the standards we adopt, and the decisions we don’t question. That’s why we’re launching the Nextcloud Awards – and that's why we launch it now.
Modern venue at Marriott City Munich West
Join us at the Marriott City Munich West, a premier venue located in the heart of one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. With its state-of-the-art facilities and central location, it’s the perfect setting for networking, innovation, and collaboration with customers, partners, and Nextcloud experts.
Secure your spot
Register today to secure your spot and step into a world of collaboration, growth, and success!
Regular entry price starting at €350 + 19% VAT
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The Nextcloud Enterprise Day provides IT professionals like project managers and decision makers the opportunity to define their own strategy to get the most out of their content collaboration platform. You get the opportunity to discuss changing demands in business and their impact on IT security. Our experts will help you get ahead of the curve, and benefit from the opportunities while avoiding the downsides of the cloud.