“Sovereignty & AI”
January 13, 2027
from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
in Metz during the URBEST trade show

What if the next cyberattack targeted your data?  

Howcan we protect vast amounts of sensitive datain sectors as critical ashealthcare,public institutions, andindustry? What are the specific challenges facing major players such as regional industrial groups, theMetz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center (CHR), andINSEE? And above all,how can we ensure digital sovereigntyin a world where data has become a geopolitical issue?

While cybersecurity has long been viewed as abulwark—a barrier to be erected against increasingly sophisticated threats—AI hasupended its very foundations. Today, these two worlds are inseparable. Theyfeed off eachother,challenge each other, and, above all,reinventthemselves together.

Did you know that 80% of cyberattacks in 2026 are already using AI-based tools?

On the one hand,AI has become the ultimate weapon for cybercriminals—automated attacks capable of adapting to defenses in real time; deepfakes that manipulate public opinion or impersonate people with terrifying precision.

On the other hand,AI is our best ally in countering these threats—algorithms that detect anomalies invisible to the human eye; automated response systems capable of neutralizing a cyberattack in a matter of milliseconds.

And it is precisely thisduality—this creative tension betweenrisk and opportunity—that we will explore today.

But beyond the technology, there is also ageopolitical and economicissue at stake: that of strengthened digital sovereignty —achieved through European solutions based on transparency, ethics, and scientific rigor—values that, as Professor Schnellbächer points out, are not constraints butcompetitive advantages.

In short,

  • How can Europe—and more specifically,our cross-border region—position itself as a key player in this global race?
  • How can we balanceinnovationanddata protection in a context where American and Chinese giants dominate the market?
  • How can businesses, institutions, and citizensmake these tools their ownwithout falling victim to them?
  • And what does this mean for businesses, SMEs, and microbusinesses?

Whether you’re amultinational corporation, a local small business, or arapidly growing microbusiness, AI and cybersecurity aren’t just technical issues—nor arethey topics reserved for tech giants.

They are keydriversof your company'ssovereignty,competitiveness, and survival.

This event will provide an opportunity to address these questions through concrete case studies—such as those from the Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center, industrial groups, andINSEE —as well as discussions with experts from LORIA,INRIA, and DFKI, and demonstrations led by our most innovative startups.

This event is designed to give youthe tools you need to take action. You’ll leave withconcrete answers: how to secure your sensitive data, which tools to use, and how to turn these challenges intoopportunities for growth.

Join our workshops to discover practical solutions for integrating AI into your cybersecurity strategy.

And it is together—French, Germans, Luxembourgers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and institutional representatives—that we will define its framework.

So, are you ready to dive into the heart of this revolution?
Join us for our event in Metz!

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