Everyone is talking about sovereignty — in cloud infrastructure, data centers, and now increasingly in AI. But what does AI sovereignty really mean in practice? Can Microsoft Foundry Local help us build a sovereign AI solution, or is it simply an on-premises AI setup that ensures data does not leave our environment?

In this session, we will explore what Foundry Local is, where it fits into the Microsoft AI ecosystem, and what role it can play in scenarios where data control, privacy, compliance, and local execution matter. We will look at the requirements, the installation process, and the key components needed to get started.

The goal of this session is to move beyond buzzwords and provide a practical first look at running AI locally with Microsoft Foundry Local. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of what is possible today, what limitations to expect, and how to take the first steps toward building local AI-powered solutions.