What you can expect:

The event provides a comprehensive overview of moving to the cloud – from legal requirements and security considerations to economic issues. The focus is on regulatory topics such as the GDPR and the EU AI Act, the technical capabilities of the Microsoft Cloud, and best practices for backup and data sovereignty. The programme is complemented by an in-depth legal perspective on cloud usage and regulatory developments. Finally, the event will critically examine whether investments in sovereign cloud models are economically viable. The event also offers opportunities for discussion and networking.

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Agenda.

8:30 am

Arrival of guests & welcome

9:00 am

Lukas Bigge I GDPR, the AI Act and more: What to consider when moving to the cloud

An overview of the key legal and regulatory requirements when moving to the cloud. The focus is on the GDPR, the EU AI Act and other relevant regulations that businesses need to be aware of and comply with. The session will provide practical guidance on the regulatory risks involved and how to address them using the right Microsoft Cloud features.

9:30 pm

Torben Wahl I Security & Compliance in the Microsoft Cloud – An Overview of Technical Capabilities

This presentation highlights the modern security and compliance features already available in the Microsoft Cloud – often exceeding the standards of many sovereign or on-premises environments. From Zero Trust to automation: we categorise technologies and demonstrate practical scenarios.

10:00 am

Boris Just I Cloud Backup Review: Data Sovereignty, Resilience and Real-World Experience

Which solutions on the market offer resilient and sovereign data management without overlooking the complexity of the data and key configurations? An overview provides clarity.

11:30 am

Coffee break

12:00 pm

Stefan Hessel | CLOUD Act: Myth or real threat?

Facts about how the CLOUD Act actually works and the measures required to ensure the Microsoft Cloud is used in compliance with the law.

12:30 pm

Thimalka Jayasuriya I Sovereignty comes at a cost – but is it worth it? The ROI reality check

Many companies opt for sovereign models as a matter of principle. But how does this affect costs, agility and innovation? This session shows how to make fact-based decisions – and how Microsoft Cloud, sovereign cloud and on-premises solutions compare in terms of cost-effectiveness.

1:00 pm

Lunch & networking

Speaker.

Boris Just
Boris Just

Senior Consultant Microsoft Cloud Management, Bechtle

Thimalka Jayasuriya
Thimalka Jayasuriya

Consultant – Microsoft Incentives & Cloud Solutions, Bechtle

Torben Wahl
Torben Wahl

Team Lead, Security & Compliance / Senior Consultant, Microsoft Cloud Management, Bechtle

Lukas Bigge
Lukas Bigge

Consultant Microsoft Cloud Management, Bechtle

Stefan Hessel
Stefan Hessel

Solicitor, LL.M. – Partner and Head of Digital Business at reuschlaw

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