We’re excited to announce that Roberto Viola, Director-General of DG CONNECT at the European Commission, will deliver a keynote address at NGI Forum 2025, taking place 19–20 June in Brussels.

As one of Europe’s most influential voices in digital policy and internet governance, Mr. Viola will share his insights on Europe’s digital sovereignty, open infrastructure, and the Next Generation Internet’s role in shaping a trusted, human-centric internet.

Here’s a glimpse at what we’ve prepared:

• Keynotes from the European Commission and digital pioneers
• Panel discussions on Digital Commons, Web 4.0, and the Open Internet Stack
• Workshops on digital sovereignty, decentralised infrastructure, and open search