TechEx Europe 2026 takes place on 19–20 October at the RAI, Amsterdam, bringing together 8,000+ senior technology leaders responsible for enterprise transformation at scale.

Uniting eight co-located events – AI & Big Data, Cyber Security, Digital Transformation, IoT, Data Centre, Intelligent Automation and Robotics, Physical AI and Edge Computing – TechEx provides a comprehensive view of today’s interconnected technology landscape.

Learn from real-world case studies, examine infrastructure, security, and data strategies, and hear directly from CIOs, CTOs, and VP-level peers on achieving measurable business outcomes.

As part of the programme, Christoph Strnadl, CTO of Gaia-X, will host:

• Learning Hub Session

Title: Caught between vendor lock-in and sovereignty? Automating trust within and across ecosystems in a multi-polar world

Date/time: 20 October, 10:00–11:00

Stage: TechEx Learning Hub Europe

Abstract: In a multi-polar digital landscape, organisations face increasing challenges around vendor lock-in, sovereignty, and trust when sharing data across ecosystems. Participants will discover different architectures for cross-organisational data sharing, discuss the challenges of creating trust between ecosystems, and explore practical frameworks and solutions that enable secure, reliable, and scalable data exchange. Through interactive discussions and Q&A, the session will provide insights into how organisations can overcome trust barriers and move towards more connected digital ecosystems.

• Cyber Security & Cloud Expo

Title: Trust Architectures for Data Spaces and Digital Ecosystems”

Date/time: 20 October, 14:05–14:25

Stage: Day Two Free | Identity, Zero Trust & Security Architecture (Cyber Security & Cloud Expo)

Abstract: Trust is a key challenge for secure data sharing across organisations and ecosystems. This session explores trust architectures for data spaces, covering cross-organisational data sharing architectures, trust frameworks, policies, rules, and practical use cases. It will address the challenges of sharing data between different ecosystems and provide insights into current approaches and future developments, including topics such as trustworthy AI.

Gaia-X members are eligible for a discounted Gold Pass. Details on how to access the discount are available on the Gaia-X Members Platform.

Register here!