The Hague: EUtechfest
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The festival that unites anyone who's curious about how technology shapes our world comes back for its annual appointment in The Hague.
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Through interactive workshops, hands-on sessions and tech talks led by pioneers in sovereign technology, you can learn how to take control of your digital future. This year's techfest edition is centred around digital autonomy and sovereignty, as well as European alternatives to Big Tech.
Europe and the Netherlands face a crucial choice: do we remain dependent on Big Tech, or do we take control of our digital sovereignty? Dependence on Google, Microsoft, Amazon and ChatGPT carries risks: privacy, security and control over our own data and infrastructure. But how do we make that change a reality?
At EU TechFest, powered by The Hague Tech, you can attend an unique experience where they bring the tech ecosystem together to get hands-on with European technology, learn what laws govern the tech world, and talk about how to break things off with Big Tech. From local cloud solutions to ethical AI, from open-source software to data management: we'll show you how to work locally, securely and autonomously.
Check out below their interactive programme brimming with inspiration and practical insights, covering topics such as:
- Local data & the cloud – How do you build a secure, European infrastructure?
- Open-source tools – What alternatives exist for everyday use?
- Ethical AI – How do you implement AI without relying on Big Tech?
- Legal frameworks – What are the rules for sovereign technology in Europe?
When and where?
- Tuesday 27 October 2026, 9:30 to 18:00
- The Hague Tech, Waldorpostraat 5, The Hague
