According to ElevenLabs (@elevenlabsio), the live session at the World Economic Forum 2026 addressed the feasibility of Europe's tech sovereignty, focusing on the role of artificial intelligence in bolstering regional competitiveness and independence. Experts discussed how AI innovation, investment in large language models, and regulatory frameworks are critical for Europe to reduce dependency on US and Chinese tech giants. The session highlighted the urgent need for European startups and enterprises to accelerate AI adoption and build robust AI infrastructure, opening significant business opportunities in cloud AI, ethical AI development, and cross-border data solutions (source: World Economic Forum live session, Jan 22, 2026).

According to @elevenlabsio, ElevenLabs made its first appearance at Davos 2026 as part of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Innovator Community, highlighting the growing global focus on artificial intelligence as a transformative force in human-technology interaction. The event featured a main session with ElevenLabs Co-Founder @matiii joining leaders from SAP, Capgemini, the European Commission, and the Swedish Government to discuss the feasibility of Europe's tech sovereignty. The inclusion of AI leaders at Davos underscores the increasing importance of AI-driven solutions in shaping digital policy and business opportunities across Europe, particularly in voice AI, data privacy, and regulatory compliance (source: @elevenlabsio, Jan 22, 2026).

According to ElevenLabs (@elevenlabsio), the World Economic Forum 2026 hosted a live session titled 'Is Europe’s Tech Sovereignty Feasible?', discussing Europe's ability to build independent AI infrastructure and compete globally. Speakers analyzed Europe's current dependence on non-European AI platforms, emphasizing the urgent need for investment in homegrown large language models, regulatory harmonization, and talent development to drive AI innovation. The session highlighted significant business opportunities for European startups and enterprises in AI infrastructure, data privacy solutions, and industry-specific AI applications, all aimed at enhancing Europe's AI competitiveness and digital independence (source: World Economic Forum live session, 2026).