# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sovereign Cloud-Managing Geopolitical Risks from US Isolationism + AGM - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: The intensification of US isolationist policies has brought the concept of sovereign cloud to the forefront of business risk discussions.About this EventSPEAKERMike Small CEng, FBCS, MIET, CITPAGENDA17.10 Tea, coffee and networking17:30 – 18.10 AGM for BCS ISSG18:15 - Main presentation19.15 - Q&A 19.30- Followed by light refreshments for those attending in person20:30 - CloseSYNOPSISIn a world where geopolitical dynamics increasingly affect digital autonomy, this talk will assess how businesses outside the US can evaluate and mitigate these sovereignty-related risks.It will also consider the strategic imperatives for establishing multi-cloud, regionally aligned, or nationally controlled sovereign cloud frameworks to future-proof critical operations against geopolitical disruption.After attending this presentation, you will be able to:• Explain why enterprises choose US based clouds.• Describe the four major risks related to digital sovereignty.• Describe the important controls to mitigate these risks.SPEAKER BIOGRAPHYMike Small has over 40 years’ experience in the IT industry. He is a distinguished analyst at KuppingerCole. At KuppingerCole Mike is responsible for research coverage in the area of security and compliance around cloud services.He has published extensive research into this area as well as providing consulting services to KuppingerCole customers around cloud policy and risk assessment.Mike is a Chartered Engineer, a Chartered Information Technology Professional, a Fellow of the British Computer Society, and a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. He has a first-class honours degree in engineering from Brunel University.Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.BCS is a membership organisation. If you enjoy this event, please consider joining BCS. You’ll be very welcome. You’ll receive access to many exclusive career development tools, an introduction to a thriving professional community and also help us Make IT Good For Society. 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Is it right for me? - **A:** Sovereign Cloud-Managing Geopolitical Risks from US Isolationism + AGM is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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