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Day 1 • 9 Sept 2026
Master of Ceremonies
Opening, Session I, Session II, Session III
Aleksandrs Cepilovs
Research Officer
eu-LISA
Dr Aleksandrs Cepilovs is a research officer at the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) and a research fellow at Tallinn University of Technology, where he obtained his PhD in Public Administration/Technology Governance. Previously he has worked as a research fellow and project manager at Tallinn University of Technology and was a civil servant in Latvia.
More about eu-LISA
The European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) was established to provide a long-term solution for the operational management of large-scale IT systems.
The Agency currently manages Eurodac, the Schengen Information System (SIS) and the Visa Information System (VIS), and the Entry/Exit System (EES). Further to these, eu-LISA is developing the European Travel Information Authorisation System (ETIAS). These systems and the pre-existing ones are being built/adapted to ensure Interoperability - improved access to information stored in EU information systems and identity management at an EU level. In addition, the Agency’s portfolio has been enlarged within the justice domain: with the development of the European Criminal Records Information System – Third-Country Nationals (ECRIS-TCN), the management of e-CODEX and the development of the Collaboration Platform for Joint Investigation Teams (JITs).
Session I: Setting the scene and sharing experience: Member States and Institutions
Georgios Stavropoulos
Research Associate
ITI-CERTH
Mr. Georgios Stavropoulos, with a Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2006), has been a Research Associate at ITI since 2007. His research spans AI, deep learning, computer vision, and more, focusing on misinformation detection, fake news analysis, and social media analytics.
He coordinates Horizon Europe projects Ceasefire, Einstein, and AutoBorder, addressing crisis management and information integrity. Proficient in C++, C#, and Python, he has developed AI systems for text mining and biometric authentication. Stavropoulos has authored over 30 articles in journals and conferences, contributing significantly to European and National R&D projects.
More about ITI-CERTH
The Information Technologies Institute (ITI), founded in 1998 in Thessaloniki, Greece, is a leading non-profit in Informatics, Telematics, and Telecommunications. It became a founding member of CERTH in 2000, with infrastructure funded by EPET II. Governed by Private Law and directed by Dr. Ioannis Kompatsiaris, ITI has engaged in numerous EU and private research projects. It has published extensively in international journals and received high evaluations from expert committees. The 2018-2021 report praised its growth and ranking. ITI has intensified efforts to disseminate research and has founded seven new spin-offs through collaborations.
Eleftheria Katsoura
Research Associate
ITI-CERTH
Eleftheria Katsoura is a Research Associate at ITI-CERTH since November 2023. She holds a BSc & MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), with specialization in Informatics. She participates in EU-funded research projects at the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
Her research interests include machine learning, blockchain analytics, and the development of AI-driven tools supporting law enforcement and security applications.
More about ITI-CERTH
The Information Technologies Institute (ITI), founded in 1998 in Thessaloniki, Greece, is a leading non-profit in Informatics, Telematics, and Telecommunications. It became a founding member of CERTH in 2000, with infrastructure funded by EPET II. Governed by Private Law and directed by Dr. Ioannis Kompatsiaris, ITI has engaged in numerous EU and private research projects. It has published extensively in international journals and received high evaluations from expert committees. The 2018-2021 report praised its growth and ranking. ITI has intensified efforts to disseminate research and has founded seven new spin-offs through collaborations.
Session II: Data governance and compliance by design
Bart Dekempe
Associate Partner
IBM
Bart Dekempe is a consultative Account Executive at IBM with over 20 years of experience driving innovation in Data & AI, supporting EU institutions in achieving their digital and data ambitions.
He has been a key solution architect in defining and implementing the target architecture for the eu‑LISA Common Repository for Reporting and Statistics (CRRS), which is expected to go live at the end of 2026.
He strongly believes that data powers the digital world, and that AI unlocks the value of that data. Within IBM Technology’s Data & AI practice, he engages senior stakeholders to showcase the transformative potential of (Generative) AI within their specific business contexts.
More about IBM
IBM Technology is a global leader in enterprise technology with a strong European presence, including R&D centres in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and the Nordics. Building on more than a century of innovation, IBM focuses on helping organizations run applications seamlessly across on premises and multi cloud environments. Its key Data & AI capabilities include: - Hybrid cloud lakehouse architectures - Zero trust security and compliance frameworks - Open standards and vendor agnostic integration - AI ready data pipelines.
These capabilities enable public sector organisations to build secure and sovereign data platforms that scale from regional to EU wide deployments. They support the protection of sensitive citizen data while unlocking advanced, AI driven services.
Toon Segers
Director National Security & Co-founder
Roseman Labs
Toon Segers is Director for National Security and co‑founder at Roseman Labs, a Dutch deep‑tech company specialising in secure data collaboration.
Roseman Labs enables law enforcement organizations to securely combine and analyze sensitive intelligence or operational data without ever exposing the underlying data itself.
Toon led engagements with national security agencies, police organisations, and international bodies. He focuses on enabling collaboration in domains such as organised crime, financial crime, and maritime and border security.
More about Roseman Labs
Roseman Labs is a Dutch deep-tech company enabling secure, privacy-preserving data collaboration for sensitive government and cross-border use cases. Roseman Labs supports cooperation between border, migration, and law enforcement authorities without requiring raw data sharing.
Using advanced privacy-enhancing technology, Roseman Labs allows joint analysis across systems and jurisdictions while preserving data sovereignty, legal control, and full compliance with European frameworks including GDPR and law enforcement directives.
This enables trusted interoperability in operational environments where data sensitivity and fragmentation are critical constraints.
Nicolae Paladi
CEO
Canary Bit AB
Nicolae Paladi is the CEO and co-founder of Canary Bit AB. He holds a PhD in systems security from Lund University, Sweden and is the author of 30+ publications and 4 patents.
He has an extensive background in academic and industrial cybersecurity research, with a particular focus on hardware security, cloud platforms and distributed systems.
In 2020 he co-founded Canary Bit with a mission to radically improve the security of European digital infrastructure and data using privacy-enhancing technologies.
More about Canary Bit
Canary Bit AB is a deep tech European cybersecurity company founded in 2020 and based in Stockholm, Sweden. Canary Bit develops cybersecurity tools for digital infrastructure and privacy-preserving data sharing, targeting primarily public administration, critical infrastructure, telecom and manufacturing.
Together with its customers and partners, CanaryBit proactively seeks regulatory assessment of novel privacy-enhancing technologies - such as confidential computing - for data protection and secure data sharing scenarios.
The company actively contributes to open-source projects for digital infrastructure software by adding support for state-of-the-art cybersecurity and privacy features. Moreover, Canary Bit is an active contributor to technology standardisation, particularly in IETF.
Session III: Secure and scalable data architectures for the public sector
Joris Vankeerberghen
Head of the Smart Hosting Platform Services Sector
eu-LISA
Joris Vankeerberghen is the Head of the Smart Hosting Platform Services Sector at eu-LISA, bringing extensive experience in the operational management, design, and delivery of large-scale IT infrastructure.
Prior to his current position, he served as the agency's Head of Sector for Network Infrastructure from 2019 to 2024. Holding a degree in Civil Engineering in Electrotechnics from KU Leuven and an Executive MBA in Artificial Intelligence Management and Data Innovation from De Vinci Executive Education, his work focuses on the strategic deployment of both cloud and on-premise platforms.
Currently, he leads key initiatives centered on sovereign cloud architectures and ongoing platform evolutions.
More about eu-LISA
The European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) was established to provide a long-term solution for the operational management of large-scale IT systems.
The Agency currently manages Eurodac, the Schengen Information System (SIS) and the Visa Information System (VIS), and the Entry/Exit System (EES). Further to these, eu-LISA is developing the European Travel Information Authorisation System (ETIAS). These systems and the pre-existing ones are being built/adapted to ensure Interoperability - improved access to information stored in EU information systems and identity management at an EU level. In addition, the Agency’s portfolio has been enlarged within the justice domain: with the development of the European Criminal Records Information System – Third-Country Nationals (ECRIS-TCN), the management of e-CODEX and the development of the Collaboration Platform for Joint Investigation Teams (JITs).
Ingrid Romjin
CEO & Co-founder
Q*Bird
Dr. Ingrid Romijn is the CEO of Q*Bird, a Netherlands-based leader in quantum secure communications, building ultra-secure networks that safeguard critical infrastructure today and prepare organisations for the quantum internet of tomorrow.
Before co-founding Q*Bird, she held leadership roles at QuTech, TU Delft and TNO, contributing to the Dutch National Agenda for Quantum Technology and QDNL. Ingrid serves on the Advisory Board of Women in Quantum Development (WIQD) and the board of Holland High Tech (TKI HTSM).
She holds a PhD in Physics and is deeply committed to leveraging breakthrough science to solve pressing societal challenges.
More about Q*Bird
Q*Bird is a Netherlands-based leader in quantum secure communications, building ultra-secure networks that safeguard critical infrastructure today and prepare organisations for the quantum internet of tomorrow. Q*Bird serves critical infrastructure organisations across Europe including defense, telecoms, finance securing their mission critical data against quantum threats.
Our network technology uses quantum physics to provide secure cryptography keys immune to interception. Our Falqon® Series delivers a next-generation solution for Measurement Device Independent Quantum Key Distribution (MDI-QKD), offering unequalled security, scalability and flexibility without relying on trusted nodes, ensuring your data stays protected in transit, now and into the quantum future!
Jonny McCandless
Senior Solutions Architect
Elastic
Jonny McCandless is a Senior Solutions Architect at Elastic, bringing over a decade of expertise in designing and delivering complex security and Big Data solutions for the public sector.
After spending five years on the front lines delivering the Elastic platform to some of the largest government customers in the UK, Jonny now acts as a trusted strategic advisor to public sector leaders across Europe helping them solve their most difficult problems with their data.
He specialises in bridging the gap between deep technical execution and strategic vision, working directly with leaders to share knowledge and guide transformational public sector projects.
More about Elastic
More than 50% of the Fortune 500 uses Elastic to solve smarter and innovate faster with the power of Search AI. Elastic, the Search AI Company, integrates its expertise in search technology with artificial intelligence to help everyone transform the exponential growth of underutilized, unstructured data into answers, actions, and outcomes.
Elastic's Search AI Platform is the foundation for Elastic’s two out-of-the-box solutions, Elastic Observability and Elastic Security, and is the platform of choice for developers seeking to build next-generation AI applications and services.
Derrick Struys
Director Data Services & Storage
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Based in the Brussels Metropolitan Area, Derrick Struys is a seasoned technology and channel sales leader with deep expertise in hybrid cloud, data infrastructure, and partner ecosystems.
He is particularly focused on helping organizations modernize IT operations through solutions such as Morpheus Enterprise and Data Fabric within the Hewlett Packard Enterprise portfolio, enabling greater automation, scalability, and data mobility across complex environments.
Beyond business, he has contributed to cultural and volunteer organizations and remains active in industry conversations around resilience, innovation, and emerging enterprise technologies across Europe and beyond.
More about Hewlett Packard Enterprises
In the data management market, Hewlett Packard Enterprise transforms data into foresight by bridging the gap between infrastructure and insights. Through a seamless hybrid cloud approach, Hewlett Packard Enterprise enables organizations to optimize performance and maximize their data's impact.
Key to this strategy is HPE Data Fabric, which serves as a Unified Data Layer, breaking down silos to simplify data access across edge, core, and cloud. Complementing this, HPE Morpheus delivers advanced Orchestration & Control, automating multi-cloud management and workload provisioning. Together, they empower enterprises to orchestrate complex data environments and unlock their boldest ambitions.
Guust Franssens
Solution Engineer
Microsoft Belgium
Guust Franssens focuses on everything related to data within the Microsoft stack, this goes from (No-) SQL databases, to analytical platforms and data governance.
Digital Sovereignty is a familiar topic for him, as he works solely on the Public Sector at Microsoft.
More about Microsoft Belgium
Microsoft Belgium is the local subsidiary of Microsoft, headquartered in Zaventem, supporting organizations across the public and private sectors with cloud, AI, and digital solutions.
It works closely with European Union institutions and agencies to drive secure & compliant digital transformation aligned with EU policy priorities. Through investments such as the Belgian Azure region and partnerships on sovereign cloud solutions, Microsoft Belgium enables data residency, resilience, and innovation, helping public organizations modernize services, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver greater value to citizens and stakeholders.
Wesley Backelant
Director Data Services & Storage
Microsoft Belgium
Wesley Backelant is a Chief Architect at Microsoft, based in Belgium. He works with enterprise and public sector customers to design and implement advanced analytics and AI solutions on Azure. With a background as a database architect on large-scale SQL Server deployments, he has deep expertise in data platforms and cloud transformation.
Wesley is a long-time data professional, active in the tech community as a speaker and contributor, and is known for helping organizations turn data into actionable insights through modern cloud architectures.
More about Microsoft Belgium
Microsoft Belgium is the local subsidiary of Microsoft, headquartered in Zaventem, supporting organizations across the public and private sectors with cloud, AI, and digital solutions.
It works closely with European Union institutions and agencies to drive secure & compliant digital transformation aligned with EU policy priorities. Through investments such as the Belgian Azure region and partnerships on sovereign cloud solutions, Microsoft Belgium enables data residency, resilience, and innovation, helping public organizations modernize services, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver greater value to citizens and stakeholders.
Day 2 • 10 Sept 2026
Master of Ceremonies
Opening, Session IV, Session V
Javier Galbally
Senior Research Officer
eu-LISA
Dr. Javier Galbally holds a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, UAM (Spain). He was Assistant Professor at the UAM until 2013 when he joined the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission working as Scientific Officer.
Since 2022 he works as Senior Research and Innovation Officer at the EU Agency eu-LISA. His technical background is mainly focused on the application of data science to the field of biometric technology and in particular to the management of large-scale IT systems.
More about eu-LISA
The European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) was established to provide a long-term solution for the operational management of large-scale IT systems.
The Agency currently manages Eurodac, the Schengen Information System (SIS) and the Visa Information System (VIS), and the Entry/Exit System (EES). Further to these, eu-LISA is developing the European Travel Information Authorisation System (ETIAS). These systems and the pre-existing ones are being built/adapted to ensure Interoperability - improved access to information stored in EU information systems and identity management at an EU level. In addition, the Agency’s portfolio has been enlarged within the justice domain: with the development of the European Criminal Records Information System – Third-Country Nationals (ECRIS-TCN), the management of e-CODEX and the development of the Collaboration Platform for Joint Investigation Teams (JITs).
Session IV: Solutions for data sharing
Coen Janssen
Policy Officer
DG Connect
Coen Janssen has served as a Policy Officer at the European Commission since 2023, where he is responsible for standardisation initiatives supporting the European Strategy for Data (2020) and the European Data Union Strategy (2025).
His work focuses on interoperability within and across data spaces, involving close collaboration with the Data Spaces Support Centre (DSSC), CEN/CENELEC JTC 25, and ETSI TC DATA. With over 25 years of experience in ICT standardisation, Coen’s skills in facilitation, analysis and communication help to secure consensus among diverse stakeholders.
He holds a degree in Economics and a postgraduate qualification in Big Data & Analytics.
More about DG Connect
The Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG Connect) works on shaping Europe's digital present and future. We support, fund and regulate digital and frontier technologies to strengthen our democracy and to make Europe safe, more competitive and technologically sovereign.
We enforce the European rulebook for online platforms, digital markets and artificial intelligence (AI). DG Connect strives for Europe to become a leading continent in AI innovation, unlock the potential of data, boost digital infrastructure and connectivity and promote digital skills. We aim for European independence in strategic digital technologies.
Gianfranco Cecconi
Data Ecosystems & Sovereign Data Lead
Capgemini
Gianfranco Cecconi is Data Ecosystems and Sovereign Data Lead at Capgemini. He served as Executive Director of the EU Data Spaces Support Centre (2024–2025), guiding and coordinating Common European Data Spaces and contributing to frameworks adopted by the European Commission, including the Maturity Assessment of Common European Data Spaces (CEN/CLC/TS 18331).
Previously, he led the European Data Portal and the EC Support Centre for Data Sharing. His work focuses on data sharing, governance and interoperability, bridging policy, business and engineering domains across European institutions, Member States and the wider data industry, shaping adoption at scale.
More about Capgemini
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society.
It is a responsible and diverse group of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
Darío García Coder
Lead Architect/Technical Director
Sopra Steria
Darío García Coder began his career as a software developer, building a strong technical foundation through hands-on engineering and delivery. Over two decades, he has progressively transitioned from development into solution and enterprise architecture, expanding his focus from code-level implementation to system design, technology strategy, and large-scale digital transformation.
As a Lead Architect at Sopra Steria, he designs scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions for complex environments. His experience connects deep technical understanding with architectural leadership, enabling him to bridge development teams, business stakeholders, and strategic objectives while supporting data-driven, sustainable, and resilient digital initiatives.
More about Sopra Steria
Sopra Steria is one of Europe's leading tech companies recognised for its consulting, digital services, and software development, specializing in transforming businesses through innovation. We support our clients across various industries enhance operational efficiency and achieve sustainable growth and we are a proud and long-lasting partner to the European Institutions and several EU Agencies among which eu-LISA.
Sopra Steria leverages agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and software factories to deliver end-to-end solutions that drive digital transformation and sovereign data management. By combining cutting-edge technologies, including AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, Sopra Steria is actively shaping the creation of an Interoperability Backbone for Sovereign European Data Spaces.
Operating in over 30 countries with a team of 60,000 professionals, Sopra Steria is committed to excellence and building lasting partnerships through high-quality solutions.
Amine Chetouane
Technology Leader & Enterprise Architect
Sopra Steria
Amine Chetouane is a Technology Leader and Enterprise Architect with almost twenty years of experience in conceiving and delivering mission-critical systems of systems for the European defence, security, and law enforcement communities.
Working at the crossroads of technology strategy and national security, he designs secure, reliable and Resilience-by-Design solutions that satisfy the regulatory and data privacy frameworks.
More about Sopra Steria
Sopra Steria is one of Europe's leading tech companies recognised for its consulting, digital services, and software development, specializing in transforming businesses through innovation. We support our clients across various industries enhance operational efficiency and achieve sustainable growth and we are a proud and long-lasting partner to the European Institutions and several EU Agencies among which eu-LISA.
Sopra Steria leverages agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and software factories to deliver end-to-end solutions that drive digital transformation and sovereign data management. By combining cutting-edge technologies, including AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, Sopra Steria is actively shaping the creation of an Interoperability Backbone for Sovereign European Data Spaces.
Operating in over 30 countries with a team of 60,000 professionals, Sopra Steria is committed to excellence and building lasting partnerships through high-quality solutions.
Daniel Arosa
Executive Manager
NTT DATA
Daniel Arosa Otero is an Executive Manager at NTT DATA specialising in public administration reform, digital transformation and public procurement. He holds a PhD in Economics focused on public procurement and has more than ten years of experience advising European institutions, international organisations and national administrations.
Daniel has led projects for the European Commission, including initiatives on the Public Procurement Data Space, as well as others in the field of interoperability and data-driven policymaking.
His expertise combines policy, technology and data, with a particular focus on the digitalisation of public services, procurement reform and the use of data spaces to support evidence-based decision-making.
More about NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a global business and technology services company with more than 190,000 professionals operating in over 50 countries and regions.
The company supports public and private sector organisations in their digital transformation journeys through consulting, technology services, systems integration and managed services.
Within the public sector practice, NTT DATA works closely with European institutions, international organisations and national administrations to deliver innovative solutions in areas such as digital government, large scale applications and systems, interoperability, data spaces, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence.
Morgane Commowick
VP Product & Customer Operations
Dawex
Morgane Commowick is Vice President Product & Customer Operations at Dawex, leading Dawex Data Exchange solutions’ strategy and development.
In her responsibilities, she leads Customer Operations, capitalizing on her expertise in internationalization, localization and customization of customer experience. Additionally, she conducts compliance projects regarding data regulations at Dawex and with customers. Prior to joining Dawex, Morgane was Digital Platform Project Director in a data company for 5+ years, managing a team of web & content experts.
Her strong leadership led her to build an international public buying guide available in 20+ countries. Morgane holds a Global Executive MBA from INSEAD.
More about Dawex
Dawex is the leader in Data Exchange solutions to distribute or share data products, with trust, security, traceability and in compliance with data regulations.
With Dawex Data Exchange technology, organizations create data ecosystems such as Corporate Data Hubs, Data Marketplaces and Industry Data Spaces to improve competitiveness, market efficiency and value chain resilience.
At the invitation of the United Nations, Dawex joins the Data Expert group of the United Nations Environment Program. Awarded Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, Dawex is also the initiator of an international standardization program on Trusted Data Transactions, now a harmonized European standard.
Session V: Data exploitation, analytics and AI readiness
Jose Rui Teixeira Nunes
Solutions Architect/Technical Director
Amazon Web Services
Jose is an experienced Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, based in Brussels.
In his current role, he works closely with European institutions and agencies, guiding them through cloud migration and digital transformation.
With over 20 years of expertise in information technology, Jose has developed a deep understanding of the unique requirements and challenges faced by public sector organisations.
More about Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud, is guided by customer obsession, a rapid pace of innovation, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking.
We democratize technology and make AI and cloud computing accessible to any organization. Millions of customers trust AWS to accelerate innovation, transform their organizations, and shape the future.With the most comprehensive AI capabilities and global infrastructure footprint, AWS empowers builders to turn big ideas into reality.
Domenico Borla
AI Strategist
Capgemini
Domenico Borla leads the AI Strategy & Governance practice at Capgemini Invent in Poland, where he advises organisations on responsible AI adoption and compliance with the EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001 and the NIST AI RMF.
He holds a PhD in information theory, statistics and machine learning, and has over 15 years of industry experience across advanced analytics and data strategy, including consulting at McKinsey & Company and financial-crime analytics for banking transaction-monitoring systems.
His work focuses on the governance frameworks and operating models that let organisations adopt AI responsibly and at scale in sensitive, highly regulated environments.
More about Capgemini
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society.
It is a responsible and diverse group of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
Dennis Diefenbach
CEO
The QA Company
Dennis Diefenbach is the CEO and Co-Founder of The QA Company, a French startup.
He leads the company’s strategic vision and product development with a clear mission: to democratize access to complex data through QAnswer, its flagship AI platform.
QAnswer enables organizations to instantly create intelligent chatbots that can converse naturally with their internal documents, websites, and structured data, transforming raw data into actionable insights while maintaining strict enterprise security standards.
More about The QA Company
Founded in November 2019 and based in France, The QA Company is a specialized enterprise AI startup.
Its flagship product, QAnswer, is a sovereign and secure platform designed to transform diverse data sources—including documents (PDFs, DOCX), websites, and knowledge graphs—into intelligent, conversational assistants capable of answering complex questions in natural language. By automating the indexing of Enterprise Data and leveraging pre-trained machine learning models, QAnswer enables organizations to extract immediate, accurate insights from their internal data while maintaining strict compliance with security standards.
With full support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration, the platform offers flexible, secure Large Language Model (LLM) access tailored for modern enterprises, allowing seamless interaction with proprietary data without compromising privacy or control.
Closing Remarks
Phillipe Harant
Head of the Strategy, Capabilities and Coordination Unit
eu-LISA
Philippe Harant has been the Head of Unit for Strategy, Capabilities and Coordination in eu-LISA since 2020. The Unit is in charge of research and innovation activities in the Agency and, as such, in charge of the organisation of the Industry Roundtable.
He has extensive experience, working in international organisations with managerial experience at national level and in other EU Agencies extending over the past 15 years. He holds degrees in political sciences from ‘Sciences Po’ Bordeaux, a post-master degree in public law from University Montesquieu in Bordeaux and a diploma in management from the French EHESP School.
More about eu-LISA
The European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) was established to provide a long-term solution for the operational management of large-scale IT systems.
The Agency currently manages Eurodac, the Schengen Information System (SIS) and the Visa Information System (VIS), and the Entry/Exit System (EES). Further to these, eu-LISA is developing the European Travel Information Authorisation System (ETIAS). These systems and the pre-existing ones are being built/adapted to ensure Interoperability - improved access to information stored in EU information systems and identity management at an EU level. In addition, the Agency’s portfolio has been enlarged within the justice domain: with the development of the European Criminal Records Information System – Third-Country Nationals (ECRIS-TCN), the management of e-CODEX and the development of the Collaboration Platform for Joint Investigation Teams (JITs).