Can the UK Achieve True Digital Sovereignty? A Panel Discussion
Speakers: Simon Hansford, Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, Dr Ben Spencer MP, Johan David Michels, Greg Noone, and The Rt Hon The Lord Maude of Horsham
Join Simon Hansford, Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, Dr Ben Spencer MP, Johan David Michels, Greg Noone, and The Rt Hon The Lord Maude of Horsham, in the Digital Sovereignty Panel from Civo Navigate London. The conversation is framed around the need for the UK to decide its future approach to digital sovereignty, given the erosion of trust in big tech and geopolitical tensions. The panelists discuss various aspects of digital sovereignty, including data storage, compute, and AI, and the need for a more nuanced approach that balances the benefits of public cloud with the need for control and sovereignty.
The discussion highlights the complexities of achieving digital sovereignty, with speakers debating the role of regulation, the importance of a vibrant free market, and the need for a more proactive approach by the state in enhancing digital sovereignty. The panelists also touch on the topic of national champions and the potential for the UK to create its own digital champions, as well as the challenges of procurement and the need for a more streamlined and efficient system.
