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“If we align technology, regulation, and investment, we can strengthen trust and scale innovation across Europe”, says Elena Simon, one of our speakers at FACIS Connect on June 9–10 in Berlin. Read her answers to our “3 Questions for…” series here before hearing her speak live (secure one of the limited free tickets now—link in the comments!). ❓What is the key message you would like to share at FACIS Connect? Europe has the expertise and regulatory foundation to build trusted digital ecosystems. The key is to translate this into interoperable infrastructure that enables secure data and service exchange across borders. If we align technology, regulation, and investment, we can strengthen trust and scale innovation across Europe. ❓In your opinion, what role does professional exchange play in turning technical possibilities into real-world applications? Professional exchange is critical to building trust and interoperability in federated ecosystems. It connects industry, research, and policymakers to align standards, infrastructure, and real-world needs. This is what turns isolated technical solutions into scalable, collaborative applications. ❓What opportunities does a reimagined approach to digital collaboration offer for the competitiveness of companies in Europe—and how does your organization plan to contribute? Federated digital collaboration allows companies to securely share data and services across providers and countries while maintaining control and compliance. This strengthens Europe’s competitiveness by enabling scalable AI and reducing dependency on non-European ecosystems. We contribute by providing sovereign, GDPR-compliant infrastructure that supports secure, interoperable, and high-performance AI and cloud environments. #FACIS #DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #CloudEdgeContinuum #ecosystem #digitaleurope #federation