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Executive Briefing February 2026

Implementation challenges for the EU’s digital sovereignty

The objective of increasing the European Union’s digital sovereignty has existed for almost a decade but has recently taken on renewed importance, and is increasingly featured in EU-led initiatives pertaining to regulatory reforms, greater autonomy and digital resilience.

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Global Security and Innovation Summit

09 - 10 December 2026 | Hamburg

At a time marked by disruptive developments and the emergence of innovative technologies, all of which have a profound impact on the global security architecture, this event will explore how international security can be maintained and improved in the face of these changes. The Global Security and Innovation Summit will address this broad topic and develop answers for an increasingly interconnected world.

CCH - Congress Centre Hamburg | Exterior view with forecourt and Radisson Hotel

CCH - Congress Centre Hamburg | Exterior view with forecourt

Aerial view of Hamburg and CCH - Congress Centre Hamburg

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Thank you for joining GSIS 2025

We extend our sincere thanks to all delegates, partners, sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors who made the inaugural Global Security and Innovation Summit (GSIS) in Hamburg a success.
We look forward to continuing the dialogue on security, innovation, and resilience at GSIS 2026, taking place from 9–10 December 2026 at the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg.

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Voices Shaping Global Security and Innovation

GSIS 2025 featured leading voices from politics, industry, defence, and technology, addressing the critical security and innovation challenges of our time. Speakers in 2025 covered topics such as AI-driven defence solutions, cyber security and digital sovereignty, resilient infrastructure, modern civil defence, strategic resources and supply chains, cloud competition, smart cities, biotechnology, and the financing of innovation in a disrupted global order.

Explore the Speaker Overview 2025 to learn more about the experts who shaped these discussions.

2025 Speaker overview

GSIS Accelerator 2025 - Powered by Speer Group

The GSIS Accelerator – powered by Speer Group – was introduced at GSIS 2025 as a strategic initiative to close innovation gaps in security, defence, and resilience.

As part of the 2025 summit, selected founders presented their technologies to an international audience of policymakers, investors, and industry leaders, highlighting the role of innovation in strengthening Europe’s security ecosystem.

GSIS Accelerator 2025