KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe

Keynote: Cloud Native in Europe: Regulation, Sovereignty, and the Future of Open Collab... Jan Melen

4:08 · 23 Mar 2026 – 26 Mar 2026 · YouTube

About this talk

This keynote session, presented by Jan Melen, General Manager of Ericsson Software Technology, explores the impact of regulation, sovereignty, and open collaboration on cloud native development in Europe. The speaker discusses how the growing adoption of cloud native technologies is shaping priorities around digital sovereignty, security, and regulatory compliance. As organizations focus more on vulnerability management and software maintenance at scale, this talk addresses the evolving landscape of open source communities and their role in supporting these new requirements. Attendees can expect insights into the intersection of regulatory frameworks and technological innovation in the cloud native space.