# Tech sovereignty, security and democracy: a conversation with Henna Virkkunen

Tech sovereignty, security and democracy: a conversation with Henna Virkkunen at London School of Economics and Political Science, Thursday 5 November 2026, 17:45.

- Venue: London School of Economics and Political Science, Houghton Street, WC2A 2AE London
- With: Henna Virkkunen, Cosmina Dorobantu
- Go to page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/dsi/events/2025-26/public-events/tech-sovereignty-security-and-democracy-a-conversation-with-henna-virkkunen

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A public talk, in person and online, in which Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission's Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, is interviewed about AI, digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, democracy, regulation and the policies shaping Europe's technological future. It is hosted by the LSE Data Science Institute. The conversation is led by Cosmina Dorobantu, Co-Director of the institute, whose research concerns AI and public policy. Virkkunen previously served in the European Parliament and held Finnish ministerial posts in transport, public administration and education.

## Dates

- Thursday 5 November 17:45 — London School of Economics and Political Science

Written by a model, sources: [lse.ac.uk](https://www.lse.ac.uk/dsi/events/2025-26/public-events/tech-sovereignty-security-and-democracy-a-conversation-with-henna-virkkunen)

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