Masters of Digital 2026 is Europe’s premier forum for shaping the future of digital policy and innovation.
As the European Union enters a new institutional cycle, this flagship event brings together high-level policymakers, industry leaders, civil society, and digital pioneers to debate the next generation of digital priorities.
From AI and critical technologies, to defence, cybersecurity and global partnerships, Masters of Digital 2026 is a catalyst for Europe’s digital future.
Join us in Brussels and online as we explore how to turn ambition into action for a stronger digital Europe.
Virtual registration is guaranteed. Due to venue capacity limits, we ask that you indicate your interest to attend in person as part of the virtual registration – we will be in touch if we are able to allocate you a place.
*Titles correct as of time of participation
Legal studies; 2006, MBA. Held commercial positions at Shell, Berlin, Hamburg and Rotterdam. 2006, began working for consultancy firm McKinsey & Company. From 2011, Member of the Senate of the States General; Deputy Leader of the Christian Democratic Alliance (CDA) in the Senate and Member of the Senate committees for Finance, Security and Justice, Social Affairs and Employment, and Foreign Affairs, Defence and Development Cooperation. Since October 2017, Minister of Finance. Former: Chair of The Supervisory Board, National Maritime Museum; Member of the Board, Friends of the Hubrecht Institute; Ambassador, Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology.
Karsten Wildberger is a former business executive who has been serving as as Federal Minister for Digitalization and State Modernization since 6 May 2025. This office was newly created by Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Karianne Oldernes Tung is a Norwegian Labour Party (Ap) politician from Stadsbygd in Trøndelag. On 16 October 2023, she took over as Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance in Jonas Gahr Støre’s Government.
From 2013 to 2017, she was a member of the Storting for the Labour Party in Sør-Trøndelag. During this period, she was a member of the Standing Committee on Health and Care Services until June 2015, after which she served on the Standing Committee on Transport and Communications.
Prior to her appointment as Minister, she was CEO of the interest organisation Trondheim Tech Port.
Across multiple sessions and with high-profile speakers, this Masters of Digital edition will be packed full of insightful discussion and debate.
Keep an eye out for the agenda release soon…
Catchup on the previous edition of Masters of Digital which focused on AI governance, digital sovereignty, and fostering innovation for a competitive, values-driven digital Europe.
The Master of Digital Award was given out for the first time in 2021 to recognise individuals that have been trailblazers in digital transformation.
Past winners include Nadia Calviño, Ursula von der Leyen, Valeriya Ionan for the people of Ukraine and Enrico Letta
Tune into Masters of Digital 2026 to see the next winner announced!
The Future Unicorn Award is a collaboration between the 41 national trade associations affiliated with DIGITALEUROPE. Participants must be nominated by these associations and be European tech companies in the scale-up phase.
From 2025 onwards, the Future Unicorn Award recognises excellence through two distinct categories: The Future Unicorn Award and the Dual Use Award.
The 2026 finalists will be revealed later this year, with the winners announced at Masters of Digital.
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The in-person event will take place at the Steigenberger Wiltcher’s, Brussels. Places are by application only due to capacity.
The online aspect will take place on our dedicated events platform. Unique links will be sent out ahead of the event to those registered.
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