Digitaler Staat 2026: Digital sovereignty for the administration of the future

From 3 to 4 March 2026, digital administration will meet in Berlin for the congress ‘Digitaler Staat’ under the motto ‘Stardate 2026 – The Administrative Odyssey’. The event is considered a central meeting place for innovations and practical solutions in the field of IT-supported administrative modernisation.

OpenTalk will once again be represented with its own stand together with OpenCloud, presenting solutions for secure, scalable and sovereign video conferencing. The focus will be on the specific requirements of public authorities and companies that depend on digital sovereignty, data protection and flexible application options.

Visit OpenTalk and OpenCloud at stand 38

OpenTalk will demonstrate how digital communication in public administration is supported by the highest security standards, intuitive usability and future-proof technology. Our experts will give live demonstrations of how OpenTalk enables digital sovereignty and simplifies collaboration in your institution.

OpenTalk offers on-premises solutions for maximum control over sensitive data, scalable systems for public authorities and companies of all sizes, and an open and customisable open-source architecture that secures long-term digital strategies.

Key topics of the congress

The congress is dedicated to the central challenges of digital administration. Current topics such as the modernisation of registers, the use of cloud solutions and artificial intelligence, and the importance of coordination and cooperation for the success of digital transformation will be discussed. With over 2,000 participants from the public sector and high-ranking speakers from federal, state and local governments, the event offers a unique platform for exchanging ideas on current developments and strengthening networks.

Expert Forum 21: Focus on digital sovereignty

On 4 March 2026 at 2 p.m., Expert Forum 21 will focus on the key topic of digital sovereignty. Current challenges and solutions for greater independence and security in digital administration will be discussed.

Participants include: Jutta Horstmann, Co-CEO of the Heinlein Group, as well as Carla Menzel (Behörden Spiegel, moderation & impulse), Dorit Bosch (Head of Division, BMDS), Johannes Schätzl (Member of the German Parliament, digital policy spokesperson for the SPD parliamentary group) and Bianca Kastl (IT security expert, Ga-Lotse).

Venue

Vienna House by Wyndham Andel’s Berlin Landsberger Allee 106, 10369 Berlin

Let's talk!

Visit us at our stand and find out more about our solutions for the public sector in advance.

Further information on the congress can be found on the website of Digitaler Staat.