Digital sovereignty in practice – control, trust and independence in the digital world

Our digital world offers enormous opportunities – but also new dependencies: on platforms, cloud providers, and external infrastructures. In this two-part webinar series, we show how companies and public organizations can manage their digital sovereignty They can strengthen these aspects – from strategic foundations to concrete implementation steps and solutions. Participants learn how to shape data, technologies, and processes while simultaneously promoting innovation and security. 

Take this opportunity to learn more and exchange ideas with other IT system houses. 

Agenda follows

Appointments
April 22, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
May 6, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Moderation:
Jonathan Seifert

platform
Google Meet

certificate 
After the seminar, all participants will receive their certificate of participation digitally.

Lecturer
Prof. Dr. Andreas Both is a professor of computer science at HTWK Leipzig and heads the "Web & Software Engineering" research group, where he specializes in the development of data-driven applications and applied AI. His research focuses on digital sovereignty, promoting GDPR-compliant data sovereignty and the use of open standards such as the Solid ecosystem through projects like "AuthApp." As an expert in decentralized web architectures, he fosters solutions that give users and companies full control over their own digital identities and information.