How do we stack up? Global approaches to sovereign and democratic digital infrastructures
On 2 June 2025 from 17:00-19:00 CEST, the PSIA Technology and Global Affairs Innovation Hub together with ECDPM and the Bertelsmann Stiftung are organising an international panel to discuss different approaches to digital industrial policy and infrastructures in an evolving global technology landscape.
Venue: Sciences Po, 27 Rue Saint-Guillaume. 75007 Paris, France
Background
Amidst increasing polarisation between United States and Chinese tech dominance, and with new challenges emerging from recent geopolitical shifts, this event will explore alternative models for digital sovereignty and infrastructure development. Comparing the current strategies of the EU, India, Brazil, and South Africa, we will discuss the new avenues for international strategic collaboration, fostering digital sovereignty, economic development, sustainability, and democratic resilience.
Speakers
- Francesca Bria, Honorary Professor, Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, University College of London and author of the EuroStack report
- Sérgio Branco, Director, Instituto de Technologia e Sociedade (ITU) Rio de Janeiro
- Vikram Sinha, Director, Centre for Technology and Innovation & Research Fellow, Artha Global
- Shamira Ahmed, Founder & Executive Director - Data Economy Policy Hub
- Anri Van der Spuy, Senior Associate, Research ICT Africa
The PSIA Tech & Global Affairs Innovation Hub's Constance de Leusse and Pierre Noro together with Martin Hullin, Digitalization and the Common Good program Director from Bertelsmann Stiftung will deliver introductory remarks.
Moderation will be delivered by ECDPM's Chloe Teevan and Raphaël Pouyé.
