Digital autonomy: turning strategic independence into business opportunity

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Fari AI Experience Center | Kantersteen 16, 1000 Brussels

Digital autonomy isn't just a buzzword, it's how you take control of your digital infrastructure, data, and technologies to drive resilience and profitability.

Brussels is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation. With many SMEs and one of Europe's highest concentrations of ICT specialists, your region is already home to pioneering companies proving digital autonomy works.

Join us to discover how your business can navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities.

What You'll Learn at This Event

Join a panel of companies and experts who will show you:

• How to transform digital dependencies into competitive advantages
• Real examples of Brussels SMEs already winning with digital autonomy
• Practical resources available to you right now, including the AI Accelerator program
• Expert guidance tailored specifically for small and medium businesses

Meet the speakers:

Daan Witte is a co-founder of Soev.ai, a Dutch platform focused on developing sovereign AI solutions such as chatbots and AI agents. With a background in aerospace engineering and physics from TU Delft, Daan is a strong advocate for digital autonomy and the strategic use of open-source AI technologies. At Soev.ai, he works to ensure that AI infrastructure and data remain under European control, helping organizations reduce dependency on global tech giants. His expertise and vision align closely with the event’s focus on turning digital autonomy into a business opportunity, especially for SMEs and public institutions in Brussels. 

Jurgen Gaeremyn (BeLibre) is a renowned expert in digital autonomy and software freedom, known for his in-depth analyses of digital dependencies—especially within public institutions and municipalities. His research has exposed the high reliance of European governments and cities on a handful of global tech giants, such as Microsoft, and he advocates for strategic open-source solutions to foster digital sovereignty and resilience. Jurgen’s work includes mapping these dependencies and providing actionable insights for organizations seeking to regain control over their digital infrastructure. He is a vocal advocate for a more autonomous, secure, and innovative European digital ecosystem, making him a key voice in the conversation about turning digital independence into a business opportunity. 

Christopher Peeters is the founder of lecroq, an open-source and DevOps consultancy based in Brussels, Belgium. As a recognized expert in cloud-native technologies, he specializes in helping organizations deploy and manage applications using open-source tools and methodologies. Christopher is actively involved in the Cloud Native Brussels community and regularly shares his insights on cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and digital autonomy, making him a valuable voice in the conversation about leveraging open technology for business innovation. 

Your Next Step

Stop letting digital dependency hold your business back. Discover how to turn digital autonomy into your growth engine.

Register now for March 31st and take control of your digital future.

 Quick Event Details

• When: March 31, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
• Where: sustAIn.brussels, Kantersteen 16, 1000 Brussels
• Who should attend: Brussels SMEs ready to gain competitive advantage through digital autonomy
• What you'll get: Actionable insights, real case studies, and direct access to AI acceleration resources
• Food & drinks provided

Organized by: sustain.brussels in collaboration with VUB and Knowledge Centre Data & Society

Questions? info@sustain.brussels