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Explore the critical concept of digital sovereignty and learn how open source software serves as the foundation for true digital independence in this 47-minute conference talk. Discover what digital sovereignty really means beyond data control and examine the sovereignty challenges facing countries, businesses, and individuals in today's digital landscape. Analyze how CMS users encounter different digital sovereignty threats based on their size and financial resources, and understand why choosing an open source CMS can be key to achieving greater independence. Investigate the phenomenon of "digital sovereignty washing" and learn to identify when proprietary vendors restrict conversations to protect their business models. Compare digital sovereignty impacts across different global markets, from European policy requirements to challenges faced by US businesses and small countries in Africa and the Pacific. Assess your current digital sovereignty status and develop pragmatic strategies for managing sovereignty challenges while advising clients on reducing their digital dependencies. Gain the ability to discern true digital sovereignty requirements, understand how sovereignty options vary between different entities, and discover new approaches for using digital sovereignty as a competitive sales tool against proprietary vendors. Develop a mature, practical approach to digital sovereignty that recognizes the benefits of open source software while acknowledging that perfection may be impossible but pragmatism prevents total surrender to digital dependence.
