IOWN Global Forum Addresses Sovereign AI Infrastructure Challenges in Amsterdam
The Innovative Optical and Wireless Network Global Forum (IOWN Global Forum) will host FUTURES Amsterdam 2026 – Building Europe’s AI Infrastructure, bringing together policymakers, technology leaders and infrastructure experts to address the complex infrastructure decisions shaping global competitiveness in the AI era.
As AI reshapes computing demands worldwide, regions face distinct infrastructure challenges, including balancing rapid AI deployment with digital sovereignty objectives, managing energy and sustainability requirements, and ensuring access to reliable, high-capacity connectivity.
Attracting delegates from across the IOWN Global Forum's network of member organizations, including data center operators, telecom providers, cloud infrastructure specialists, equipment manufacturers and European government officials, FUTURES Amsterdam will facilitate practical dialogue on infrastructure investment, policy and technology strategies.
The event will explore Europe's unique economic and strategic priorities while contributing to broader solutions for the global AI infrastructure landscape.
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Event Highlights
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
Hear opening remarks from Dr. Katsuhiko Kawazoe, President and Chairperson, IOWN Global Forum & Chief Executive Fellow, NTT, Inc.
Listen to a keynote from Ian Redpath, Research Director, Omdia, titled The AI Infrastructure Market: The Forces Shaping What Comes Next, examining the forces shaping AI and data center infrastructure, including growing demand for computing capacity and the increasing importance of connectivity, energy, sustainability, latency and resilience.
See a presentation from Stijn Grove, Managing Director, Dutch Data Center Association, on the strategic role of data center infrastructure in the Netherlands and what Europe needs to translate its AI ambitions into practical, scalable infrastructure.
Attend a panel discussion titled Building Sovereign AI Infrastructure: From Ambition to Implementation. Experts will discuss what is required to build secure, scalable and sovereign AI infrastructure, examine practical barriers and explore how stronger collaboration across the infrastructure ecosystem can accelerate implementation. The panel will be moderated by Ronald van Loon, Founder & CEO of Intelligent World.
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Attend a presentation from Dr. Gonzalo Camarillo, Marketing Steering Committee Chair, IOWN Global Forum, and Head of Implementation Components, Ericsson, on how the IOWN Global Forum's work supports the evolving needs of AI and data center infrastructure.
Connect with peers driving the next generation of network infrastructure and adoption pathways.
Explore exhibits from IOWN Global Forum members showcasing their technologies and solutions.
Read More: https://theinfotech.info/iown-global-forum-addresses-sovereign-ai-infrastructure-challenges-in-amsterdam
The Innovative Optical and Wireless Network Global Forum (IOWN Global Forum) will host FUTURES Amsterdam 2026 – Building Europe’s AI Infrastructure, bringing together policymakers, technology leaders and infrastructure experts to address the complex infrastructure decisions shaping global competitiveness in the AI era.
As AI reshapes computing demands worldwide, regions face distinct infrastructure challenges, including balancing rapid AI deployment with digital sovereignty objectives, managing energy and sustainability requirements, and ensuring access to reliable, high-capacity connectivity.
Attracting delegates from across the IOWN Global Forum's network of member organizations, including data center operators, telecom providers, cloud infrastructure specialists, equipment manufacturers and European government officials, FUTURES Amsterdam will facilitate practical dialogue on infrastructure investment, policy and technology strategies.
The event will explore Europe's unique economic and strategic priorities while contributing to broader solutions for the global AI infrastructure landscape.
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Event Highlights
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
Hear opening remarks from Dr. Katsuhiko Kawazoe, President and Chairperson, IOWN Global Forum & Chief Executive Fellow, NTT, Inc.
Listen to a keynote from Ian Redpath, Research Director, Omdia, titled The AI Infrastructure Market: The Forces Shaping What Comes Next, examining the forces shaping AI and data center infrastructure, including growing demand for computing capacity and the increasing importance of connectivity, energy, sustainability, latency and resilience.
See a presentation from Stijn Grove, Managing Director, Dutch Data Center Association, on the strategic role of data center infrastructure in the Netherlands and what Europe needs to translate its AI ambitions into practical, scalable infrastructure.
Attend a panel discussion titled Building Sovereign AI Infrastructure: From Ambition to Implementation. Experts will discuss what is required to build secure, scalable and sovereign AI infrastructure, examine practical barriers and explore how stronger collaboration across the infrastructure ecosystem can accelerate implementation. The panel will be moderated by Ronald van Loon, Founder & CEO of Intelligent World.
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Attend a presentation from Dr. Gonzalo Camarillo, Marketing Steering Committee Chair, IOWN Global Forum, and Head of Implementation Components, Ericsson, on how the IOWN Global Forum's work supports the evolving needs of AI and data center infrastructure.
Connect with peers driving the next generation of network infrastructure and adoption pathways.
Explore exhibits from IOWN Global Forum members showcasing their technologies and solutions.
Read More: https://theinfotech.info/iown-global-forum-addresses-sovereign-ai-infrastructure-challenges-in-amsterdam
IOWN Global Forum Addresses Sovereign AI Infrastructure Challenges in Amsterdam
The Innovative Optical and Wireless Network Global Forum (IOWN Global Forum) will host FUTURES Amsterdam 2026 – Building Europe’s AI Infrastructure, bringing together policymakers, technology leaders and infrastructure experts to address the complex infrastructure decisions shaping global competitiveness in the AI era.
As AI reshapes computing demands worldwide, regions face distinct infrastructure challenges, including balancing rapid AI deployment with digital sovereignty objectives, managing energy and sustainability requirements, and ensuring access to reliable, high-capacity connectivity.
Attracting delegates from across the IOWN Global Forum's network of member organizations, including data center operators, telecom providers, cloud infrastructure specialists, equipment manufacturers and European government officials, FUTURES Amsterdam will facilitate practical dialogue on infrastructure investment, policy and technology strategies.
The event will explore Europe's unique economic and strategic priorities while contributing to broader solutions for the global AI infrastructure landscape.
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Event Highlights
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
Hear opening remarks from Dr. Katsuhiko Kawazoe, President and Chairperson, IOWN Global Forum & Chief Executive Fellow, NTT, Inc.
Listen to a keynote from Ian Redpath, Research Director, Omdia, titled The AI Infrastructure Market: The Forces Shaping What Comes Next, examining the forces shaping AI and data center infrastructure, including growing demand for computing capacity and the increasing importance of connectivity, energy, sustainability, latency and resilience.
See a presentation from Stijn Grove, Managing Director, Dutch Data Center Association, on the strategic role of data center infrastructure in the Netherlands and what Europe needs to translate its AI ambitions into practical, scalable infrastructure.
Attend a panel discussion titled Building Sovereign AI Infrastructure: From Ambition to Implementation. Experts will discuss what is required to build secure, scalable and sovereign AI infrastructure, examine practical barriers and explore how stronger collaboration across the infrastructure ecosystem can accelerate implementation. The panel will be moderated by Ronald van Loon, Founder & CEO of Intelligent World.
Infotech Insights: Fortanix and CrowdStrike Partner to Secure Enterprise AI and Protect Models and Data
Attend a presentation from Dr. Gonzalo Camarillo, Marketing Steering Committee Chair, IOWN Global Forum, and Head of Implementation Components, Ericsson, on how the IOWN Global Forum's work supports the evolving needs of AI and data center infrastructure.
Connect with peers driving the next generation of network infrastructure and adoption pathways.
Explore exhibits from IOWN Global Forum members showcasing their technologies and solutions.
Read More: https://theinfotech.info/iown-global-forum-addresses-sovereign-ai-infrastructure-challenges-in-amsterdam
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