Digital sovereignty is becoming a strategic imperative for European enterprises – but how can it be achieved without sacrificing scalability, speed, and innovation?
This panel brings together leading voices from across the European ecosystem to explore how sovereign cloud and sovereign edge platforms are converging to enable secure, resilient, and high-performance digital infrastructures. The discussion highlights the distinct roles of cloud and edge, how they integrate seamlessly, and why sovereignty matters across both layers.
The panelists will share real-world insights and enterprise use cases, demonstrating how digital sovereignty and faster deployment go hand in hand. From European roadmaps and initiatives to concrete strategies for scalable cloud-edge operations, this session offers a holistic, end-to-end perspective on the future of Europe’s sovereign digital ecosystem — and why cloud and edge together are key to faster, more secure digital transformation.

Explore how European enterprises achieve digital sovereignty with sovereign cloud and edge. The panel covers integration, importance, and strategies for secure, scalable digital transformation.

Dr. Stefan Schnitter is Managing Partner at Detecon and the global lead of the infrastructure and cloud transformation unit. 
He advises organizations across industries on their end-to-end cloud transformation journeys – from strategy and architecture to operating model transformation and cost optimization. Previously, he held several senior executive roles at Deutsche Telekom, where he built and operated cloud infrastructure projects across Europe to drive cloud-native and countrywide telco operations. With more than 15 years of consulting experience, Stefan has worked with leading telecommunication operators across Europe, MENA, and APAC, supporting them in building resilient, scalable, and future-ready digital infrastructures.

Managing Partner, Detecon International GmbH

Dr. Stefan Schnitter

With over 20 years of experience driving business, digital, and IT transformations in the B2B sector, Christine Knackfuß-Nikolic is committed to translating technology into tangible business results while inspiring and empowering teams. In her role as Chief Sovereignty Officer on the T-Systems Executive Board, she defines and implements a company-wide sovereignty strategy and value propositions aligned with customer-specific, regulatory, and geopolitical requirements. As Head of Security Business, she manages the P&L of security operations at T-Systems across more than 10 countries on three continents, leading a team of 420 employees to deliver revenue and EBITDA growth that exceeds the market. Previously, as CTO and board member at T-Systems, she led the global technology strategy and portfolio innovation. Her career also includes senior positions at Telekom Deutschland, Accenture, and BMW. Christine combines strategic thinking, operational excellence, and strong employee focus to achieve sustainable growth and market success.

Knackfuss-Nikolic Christine T-Systems International-2026-02-20 171902

Dr. Christine Knackfuss-Nikolic

Chief Sovereignty Officer & Member of the Executive Board of T-Systems, T-Systems International

Dr. Stefan Schnitter

Sessions where Dr. Stefan Schnitter takes part

Navigating from Sovereign Cloud to Sovereign Edge in Europe