in partnership with

annual event

16 November 2026

hosted by

BREAKING EUROPE'S DIGITAL FRONTIERS

Brussels

unique speakers from past editions

The event will feature a series of debates with high-profile speakers and business-oriented sessions where SMEs’ digital solutions will foster synergies among companies.

about

The summit will bring together tech innovators and leading voices to advance the vision for a sovereign and competitive Europe by:

Boost demand for European tech through public procurement, private sector adoption, and investments.

Scale up SMEs to compete globally while anchoring growth in Europe.

Foster business opportunities among European sovereign tech providers and their users.

Throughout panels and business-oriented sessions, the 2026 edition will bring together leading voices from industry, politics, and academia to turn Europe’s tech sovereignty ambitions into a concrete plan to boost demand for homegrown tech solutions.

Building on the 2025 summit’s milestones – the launch of the Tech Sovereignty Catalogue and the “Software Made in Europe” and “Software Hosted in Europe” labels – this year’s event shifts focus from identifying sovereign capacities to driving market adoption and connect European innovators with decision-makers and strategic partners to unlock new business opportunities.

what to expect

SESSIONS

Bringing together leading voices from the policy, business, academic and civil society communities

SPEAKERS

Discussing actions and policies to advance the vision for a sovereign and competitive Europe

ATTENDEES

Engaging in discussions with business leaders and changemakers

HOURS OF NETWORKING & DEMO SESSIONS

To unlock new business opportunities and explore partnerships

AWARDS

Celebrating SMEs that are shaping society, the digital and green transition, and the future workforce

the topics

Beyond the Digital Package: How to attain European Tech Sovereignty and Competitiveness?

Buy European – Boosting demand for homegrown innovation with public procurement

The Data Act and the Aftermarket: Ensuring Competition and Access for SMEs

Global tech race & SME internationalisation

Cyber resilience for SMEs

European tech leadership: How to unleash growth and innovation by homegrown SMEs and start-ups?

From AI to Tech Continent

SBS Forum on ICT Standardisation

matchmaking platform

The matchmaking sessions are designed to bring together stakeholders interested in exploring synergies and discussing event topics in depth. If you are looking for future project partners, specific products or services for your organisation, as well as just a discussion with like-minded organisations this is the place for you!

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DIGITAL SME awards

green category

Tech SMEs recognised in this category have embraced environmental responsibility and demonstrated that technology can be a force for positive change by developing solutions that have a positive climate impact.

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society category

It recognises SMEs that have made remarkable contributions to society, going beyond mere business success, achieving positive social well-being and inclusiveness.

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skills category

It celebrates exceptional projects, stories, and initiatives promoting digital skills in Europe. It recognises SMEs endorsing digital skills for education (EdTech), and fostering digital upskilling and reskilling in the workforce.

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venue

EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE (EESC)

Committed to European integration, the EESC contributes to strengthening the democratic legitimacy and effectiveness of the European Union by enabling civil society organisations from the Member States to express their views at European level.