atrete events
September 22, 2026
Smart Cloud Event
Geopolitics, regulation, dependence on cloud providers, and increasing demands for resilience are making cloud sovereignty an increasingly important issue for CIOs and IT decision-makers. How much sovereignty is actually necessary, and what price are companies willing to pay for it?
Our approach: no more sovereignty than necessary, but no less either. We don’t want to answer the question of what the right balance is in another technical presentation; instead, we’d like to discuss it with you.
Date and interactivity
October 20, 2026– at rete ag, Dufourstrasse 90, 8008 Zurich, 3rd floor
2:30 – 5:00 p.m.– followed by a reception
Roundtable discussions– moderated dialogue
Networking & exchange– breakout sessions with like-minded participants
Three tables, three points of contention.
You don't have to choose a topic: the groups rotate, but the facilitators stay the same. Each round builds on the insights from the previous one.
- How much cloud sovereignty do we really need?
- What is the cost of sovereignty, and where is it worth it?
- Digital Workplace & Collaboration: How Proficient Do We Want to Be?
What you can expect
- A Brief Overview of Smart Cloud & Sovereignty
- Live poll to gauge the mood in the room.
- Three moderated panel discussions.
- Presentation of the Results and Findings from the Round Tables
- Exchange with peers from companies and government agencies (exclusively end-user companies)
Our Speakers
Manuel Zoro, COO
Michael Kaufmann, CEO
Patrik Huber, Head of Cloud, Connectivity & Data Center
Simon Lackerbauer, Head of Cyber Security
Marc Windler, Senior Consultant
Participation is free. We have intentionally limited the number of seats to ensure that there is genuine discussion at the table.
Please confirm your attendance by October 16, 2026. Secure your spot now and network with experts and other attendees. This event is intended exclusively for end-user companies.
