This session breaks down what AI sovereignty really means and clears up common misconceptions. We’ll look at how organizations can put it into practice — from managing data to choosing the right technology. Most importantly, we’ll explain why sovereignty matters for every organization’s future resilience and growth. Hani Khalaf is the CTO for Data and AI Solutions at Dell Technologies, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East Turkey and Africa (CEEMETA) region. He believes in Data, Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI being key disruptive technologies in driving the digital transformation of businesses and is very passionate about helping organizations utilize data in their digitization journey. He has over 27 years of experience in the field of telecommunications, networking, public safety, AI, Internet of Things and smart cities solutions.