Navigating the Future of Data Sovereignty in EMEA | Immerse Stockholm 2026

As data regulations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa continue to tighten, maintaining regulatory compliance while delivering fast, global user experiences has become one of the hardest puzzles in modern IT. In this session from Cloudflare Immerse Stockholm 2026, Christiaan Smits (Cloudflare) breaks down the evolving landscape of data sovereignty in EMEA. He shares actionable strategies for navigating complex localized regulations (like GDPR and regional sovereignty mandates) without sacrificing application speed. Learn how enterprises are utilizing regional services, localized data processing, and cryptographic boundaries on Cloudflare's global network to keep data exactly where it belongs. 📍 Recorded live at Sergel Hub, Stockholm at Cloudflare Immerse Stockholm 2026. 👉 Learn more about the event: https://fieldmarketing.www.cloudflare.com/immersestockholm-2026 🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction: The Compliance Challenge in EMEA 03:15 - Evolving Data Sovereignty & Localization Laws 08:40 - The Conflict: Fast Global Content vs. Localized Restrictions 14:20 - Cloudflare Data Localization Suite & Regional Services