From Data Residency to Digital Sovereignty: Building a Trusted, Open and Resilient Digital Economy

Digital sovereignty today extends far beyond where data is physically stored. It encompasses operational control, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, resilience, technology choice, and continued access to global digital ecosystems — with no single global standard to define it. This session outlines how stc approached that complexity methodically: conducting an in-depth review of Saudi Arabia's regulatory landscape and market needs to build a sovereignty framework and a growing solutions portfolio tailored specifically to this market. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for evaluating any sovereignty claim or offering, along with insight into how this approach is already shaping real-world solutions.