ECA Tech Summit 2025
| February 11th 2025, Darmstadt, Germany
Shaping the Future of Innovation, Cybersecurity, and Sustainability in Europe
Empower. Innovate. Collaborate.
Join us for a pivotal day where Europe’s tech community converges to shape a future defined by innovation, collaboration, and strategic foresight, all while advancing the crucial agenda of European technology sovereignty.
Connect with leaders, visionaries, and changemakers shaping our digital future.
ECA Tech Summit 2025: A Hub for European Innovation
The ECA Tech Summit is designed to unite Europe's leading tech innovators, providing a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the advancement of European technology. Join us for a day filled with insightful sessions, interactive workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Our Sponsors
Our 3 Focus Topics for the ECA tech Summit 2025
The ECA Tech Summit 2025 focuses on three pivotal areas that are driving the future of technology in Europe:
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, and Sustainable Technology.
These topics are not only critical for technological advancement, but also for maintaining Europe’s competitive edge in the global market.
We will discuss how corporates and startups can collaborate on a European scale to drive real innovation and the role of corporates in scaling European tech champions, including how and why they should assist.
Cybersecurity:
Integration to secure Europe's Digital Horizon
How can our European state-of-the-art sovereign cybersecurity solutions team up to be on par with worldwide competition?
Cloud Sovereignty & Sustainability: Shaping Europe's Cloud Future
What’s the best set-up to develop sustainable and regulation-compliant cloud services to uphold European data sovereignty and values?
Artificial Intelligence: Harnessing AI for a Prosperous Europe
How can we strengthen Europe's AI leadership and, beyond technological competition, ensure we have worthful AI solutions that benefit our ecosystem and respect European values?
Opening Keynotes
Gain insights from top European tech pioneers.
Main Topics
Delve into discussions on AI, cybersecurity, and sustainable technology.
Interactive Workshops
Participate in hands-on sessions addressing real-world challenges.
Networking Opportunities
Engage with industry leaders during exclusive networking sessions and an evening reception.
What you can expect
Experience a day packed with keynotes, workshops, and networking designed to foster innovation and collaboration.
Dive Into the ECA Tech Summit 2025 Schedule
The ECA Tech Summit 2025 is packed with a full day of insightful sessions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities designed to inspire and engage participants. Below is the detailed schedule for the day, ensuring you don't miss any of the exciting events.
Morning Sessions
09:30 -
10.45
European Tech Keynotes
- KEYNOTE 1: Rolf Schumann, Schwarz Digits – How to rethink digital in a redefined world
- KEYNOTE 2: TBC
- KEYNOTE 3: TBC
Main Stage
10:45 -
11:15
Networking Break
Meet Area
11:15 -
12:45
Working Sessions Part 1
- WS 1 – DIVERSITY: How can Gender Diversity in Tech be accelerated for both start-ups and corporates?
- WS 2 – CLIENT 0: Is the client 0 “Schwarz Digit” approach suitable as the foundation for a start-up?
- WS 3 – CYBER: How can our European state-of-the-art sovereign cybersecurity solutions team up to be on par with worldwide competition?
- WS 4 – CLOUD: What’s the best set-up to develop sustainable and regulation-compliant cloud services to uphold European data sovereignty and values?
Breakouts 1-3
12:45 -
14:00
Lunch & Networking
Meet Area
Afternoon Sessions
14:00 -
14:30
Share-out Workshops 1
Main Stage
14:30 -
15:00
AI for a Greener Europe:
Driving Sustainable Innovation through Technology
Main Stage
15:00 -
16:30
Working Sessions Part 2
- WS 1 – CLOUD: European Cloud Excellence: Strategies for Independence, Scalability, and Economic Sustainability
- WS 2 – SUSTAINABILITY: How can we go from being a guinea pig to an innovation leader in sustainability?
- WS 3 – INNOVATION CULTURE IN EUROPE: What is the European USP to innovation (how can culture become a USP for innovation in Europe)
- WS 4 – INNOVATION CULTURE IN EUROPE: How to best transfer research innovation into industrial application
Breakouts 1-3
16:30 -
17:00
Coffee Break
Meet Area
17:00 -
17:30
Share-out Workshops 2
Main Stage
17:30 -
18:00
Empowering European Startups: Competing Globally and Navigating
Corporate Partnerships
Main Stage
18:00
Networking Cocktail
Meet Area
09:30 - 10.45
European Tech Keynotes
- KEYNOTE 1: Rolf Schumann, Schwarz Digits – How to rethink digital in a redefined world
- KEYNOTE 2: TBC
- KEYNOTE 3: TBC
Main Stage
11:15 - 12:45
Working Sessions Part 1
- WS 1 – DIVERSITY: How can Gender Diversity in Tech be accelerated for both start-ups and corporates?
- WS 2 – CLIENT 0: Is the client 0 “Schwarz Digit” approach suitable as the foundation for a start-up?
- WS 3 – CYBER: How can our European state-of-the-art sovereign cybersecurity solutions team up to be on par with worldwide competition?
- WS 4 – CLOUD: What’s the best set-up to develop sustainable and regulation-compliant cloud services to uphold European data sovereignty and values?
Breakouts 1-3
14:30 - 15:00
AI for a Greener Europe:
Driving Sustainable Innovation through Technology
Main Stage
15:00 - 16:30
Working Sessions Part 2
- WS 1 – CLOUD: European Cloud Excellence: Strategies for Independence, Scalability, and Economic Sustainability
- WS 2 – SUSTAINABILITY: How can we go from being a guinea pig to an innovation leader in sustainability?
- WS 3 – INNOVATION CULTURE IN EUROPE: What is the European USP to innovation (how can culture become a USP for innovation in Europe)
- WS 4 – INNOVATION CULTURE IN EUROPE: How to best transfer research innovation into industrial application
Breakouts 1-3
17:30 - 18:00
Empowering European Startups:
Competing Globally and Navigating Corporate Partnerships
Main Stage
Meet Our Speakers & Panelists
Get to know the visionaries, innovators, and industry leaders who will be speaking and participating at the ECA Tech Summit 2025.
Rolf Schumann
Co-CEO Schwarz Digits
Eric Saracchi
Chief Digital Transformation and Information Officer at Audemars Piguet
Kemal Görgülü
CTO at ARTE
[LOLA]
Opera singer / Musician - Artist / Performer
Olivier Onghena-'t Hooft
GINPI | Founder & Executive chairman
Michel Sérié
InnoLifters | Founder & General Manager
Upen Barve
Chief Fusionist I VP, Future Hub - Engagements, SAP SE
Emmanuelle Morice
Co-Founder Profidev Ltd
Isabelle Warnier - Le Den
Eviden | Founder & Head of SCALER Accelerator
Steven Wright
Founder Wright Collaborative
Andrea Vaugan
ECA Co-Founder & Secretary-General
Andreas Walbrodt
Co-Founder Enclaive
Join the Best in European Tech
Are you a European startup or corporate working in the field of in Cybersecurity, Cloud, Cloud Sovereignty & Sustainability or Artificial Intelligence,? The ECA Tech Summit 2025 is the event for you!
We’re bringing together a curated group of industry leaders, innovators, and pioneers to explore the most pressing challenges and opportunities in European tech. Be part of high-impact discussions, exclusive networking opportunities, and sessions led by visionary speakers.
Why Apply?
We’re selecting only the most fitting participants to ensure meaningful interactions, actionable insights, and win-win opportunities for all attendees. As a participant, you will:
- Engage in deep-dive discussions with leading experts and peers in your field
- Participate in high-impact networking sessions to explore new partnerships and business opportunities
- Gain unique insights from industry leaders and visionary keynotes
- Be part of shaping the future of European Tech
Exclusive Opportunity:
Participation is free of charge, but it is by application only. We are committed to curating a diverse and high-quality group of attendees to ensure everyone leaves with valuable discussions & connections and actionable takeaways.
- Free participation for selected attendees (by application or invitation only)
- After selection, participants will have the opportunity to make a voluntary donation in exchange for a 1-year ECA Light Membership, which includes access to select ECA events, focus groups, and exclusive reports.
Startups and Scaleups
limited seats
Join Free - Donate if Inspired
Corporates
limited seats
Join Free - Donate if Inspired
VC, PE, CVC, or Business Angel
limited seats
Join Free - Donate if Inspired
Online/Digital-Only Spot
limited seats
Join Free - Donate if Inspired
Partnering & Sponsorship Opportunities
Elevate and engage with Europe’s top tech leaders through unique sponsorship opportunities. Partnering with the ECA Tech Summit 2025 provides unparalleled exposure and access to the leading innovators and decision-makers in the European tech ecosystem.
Location & Date
Mark your calendar for a day of insight, innovation, and networking.
DARMSTADTIUM | Darmstadt, Germany
February 11th 2025