Building digital sovereignty

Has the EU developed the world’s most advanced rights-based framework for the digital transition? Read Carlos Montalvo’s reflection.

Digital sovereignty sometimes sounds like a call to do everything yourself, but during the breakout session at the Vector Symposium it became clear that this misses the point.

At TNO, we see Digital Trust as a cornerstone for a resilient and sovereign digital Europe.

Data spaces are becoming a key pillar of Europe’s digital economy, enabling secure data exchange, fostering innovation, and providing alternatives to widely used platforms.

Research into Dutch influence in the European digital transition – where opportunities lie, which hubs connect, and steps towards a stronger position.

As a public organisation, how do you ensure that data is not only secure and available, but also delivers real value to society? The answer? Data governance.

Quantum computing is a key technology that is developing quickly and could have major implications for the Netherlands, both for our economy and for national security.

The digital transformation requires stronger and more broadly applied governance, enabling us to steer innovation purposefully and better manage its societal impact.

The digital transformation of the Netherlands is accelerating. Emerging technologies such as agentic AI, digital twins and quantum-safe cryptography are poised to profoundly reshape our society.