What an incredible day we had at the ECA Tech Summit 2025! On February 11, Europe’s brightest minds in deep tech gathered in Darmstadt to explore the future of AI, cybersecurity, cloud sovereignty, and sustainable technology. This was not just another conference—it was a dynamic platform for exchanging ideas, fostering collaborations, and driving cutting-edge innovation.
From thought-provoking keynotes to interactive working sessions, the event provided a space for industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts to connect and shape the future of European technology.
Key Highlights from the Event:
- Thought-Provoking Keynotes: The day kicked off with an inspiring keynote from Olivier Onghena, discussing the power of purpose-driven leadership, setting the tone for an event centered around impactful change and innovation.
- Engaging Panel Discussions: Throughout the day, our esteemed speakers led insightful discussions on topics such as open innovation in Europe, the role of AI in sustainability, and how cybersecurity and cloud sovereignty are shaping Europe’s digital future.
- Hands-On Working Sessions: Attendees had the opportunity to participate in interactive working sessions, designed to tackle pressing challenges and foster real-world solutions for the tech industry.
- Fireside Chats & Closing Reflections: Experts from across the industry shared their perspectives on building innovation ecosystems, culminating in a powerful closing keynote from Rolf Schumann on the future of corporate digital transformation.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Speakers & Sponsors:
This event would not have been possible without the dedication and expertise of our incredible speakers, including:
Rolf Schumann, Eric Saracchi, Kemal Görgülü, Olivier Onghena-‘t Hooft, Daniel Schmid, Kai Müller, Upen Barve, Emmanuelle Morice, Michel Sérié, Andreas Walbrodt, Kevin Leslie, Grit Karg, Sven Zehl, Steven Wright, Andrea Vaugan, Sven Schimpf, Hichem Maya, Markus Durstewitz, Thomas Otter, [LOLA], Ian Kimbel, Grégoire Germain, Ayse Engel, Christian Stark, Dominique Tessier, Georgios Kotsougianis, Carlina Bennison, Tobi Kehl, Simon Schampijer, Anna Tentscher, Phillip Maasberg, Anouck Teiller, Christophe Baroux, Pawel Walczysko, Volker Zimmermann, Dirk Ramhorst, Pascal Simons, Dr. Maiara Giorgi, Johann Dornbach, Mali Baum, Darius Selke, Nils Karn, Dr. Martin Endress
Their insights helped shape meaningful discussions that will continue to impact the European tech ecosystem.
