How to Reconcile Data Protection, Resilience and Cybersecurity Goals in Today’s Digital World?

  • Panel
  • Grande Halle
  • Wednesday 21.05 — 16:00 - 17:15

Organising Institution

Microsoft

Belgium

  • Academic 1
  • Business 4
  • Policy 2
In our global and digital world, marked by geopolitical uncertainty, Europe aims to stimulate digital infrastructure that is trusted, resilient and secure, while fostering competitiveness, innovation and tech sovereignty. Some stakeholders believe that achieving these goals requires a shift towards more localized digital infrastructure and fewer data transfers. Conversely, others argue that the key lies in expanding digital solutions to boost Europe's competitiveness, and that this cannot be done without international cooperation. In this panel, we aim to gather insights from selected experts and thought leaders on these diverse viewpoints. Specifically, we seek to explore how robust cybersecurity protection and resilience can go hand in hand with EU's data protection framework.

Questions to be answered

  1. How do policy makers in Europe ensure that digital infrastructure is trusted, secure and resilient, while boosting quality and innovation?
  2. What are the main drivers behind claims for more tech sovereignty?
  3. Are there frictions between the different EU policy goals, e.g. cybersecurity/data protection, tech sovereignty/competitiveness, different flavors of resilience?
  4. What type of solutions could be recommended to reconcile the various policy goals ?

Speaker

Michael Aendenhof

Belgian Permanent Representation to the EU - Belgium

Cyber and Digital Affairs Coordinator