> :no_entry: **Blocked by #355+s — Julien is not on the summit site yet.** > > As of 14 Aug 2026 he appears on **neither** [the speakers section](https://summit.enterprisedrupal.eu/#speakers) **nor** [the schedule](https://summit.enterprisedrupal.eu/schedule.html). Both of this ticket's CTAs point at that site, so publishing before he is listed sends interested readers to a page that doesn't mention the person we just promoted. **Do not publish until #355+s is done.** ## Goal Publish **Post 12 of the Enterprise AI Summit LinkedIn series** — a **session speaker announcement** for **Julien Blanchez (Google)**. Part of the Enterprise AI Summit LinkedIn series (umbrella [Sprint 7 #168](https://git.drupalcode.org/project/ai_initiative_marketing/-/work_items/168)). Companion blog post: #353+s. ## The post **:date: Date to publish on:** `02/09/2026` — _to be scheduled by Amber / Frederik_ | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | **Channel** | LinkedIn (Drupal AI Initiative) | | **Speaker** | Julien Blanchez | | **Organisation** | Google | | **Role** | Digital Sovereignty Solution Lead — :warning: **confirm exact title with Julien before publishing** | | **Session** | _Sovereign AI: Can we use world class technology on domestic terms?_ | | **Angle** | A Google speaker making the case that local ISVs and open source are how you keep world-class technology on your own terms | | **Owner** | @wouters_frederik | ### The session abstract (as submitted) - Setting the scene: the rising sovereignty expectations and their technical impact, understanding the root causes of this groundswell - How to mitigate this and keep access to world class technology, on your own terms - The importance of local Independent Software Vendors and Open Source - Pragmatic way forward: examples of current AI deployment by highly sensitive organizations ### Must include - Speaker **Julien Blanchez** (Google) and the session title above - The **sovereignty + open source** angle — this is the reason the post exists - Summit link: https://summit.enterprisedrupal.eu - Register / ticket CTA: https://kuonicongress.eventsair.com/drupalcon-rotterdam-2026/regenterprisesummit - A mention of the **Drupal AI Initiative** - Event facts: **Mon 28 Sep 2026 · SS Rotterdam, Rotterdam, NL** ### Must NOT include - Anything implying **Google endorses Drupal**, or that this is a Google-sponsored or Google-partnered session - Google logos or brand marks without clearance - Any claim about Google's products or roadmap that Julien hasn't made himself ## Copy (reviewed) > Sovereign AI is one of the most debated topics in enterprise technology right now. > > With over a decade at Google working on data protection, security, and digital sovereignty, Julien Blanchez tackles one of the most pressing questions in enterprise AI today: what is driving the push for sovereign AI, what it means technically, and how highly regulated organisations are already deploying it in practice. > > See it firsthand on 28 September aboard the SS Rotterdam. > > :link: Summit details: https://summit.enterprisedrupal.eu > > :point_right_tone1: Tickets: https://kuonicongress.eventsair.com/drupalcon-rotterdam-2026/regenterprisesummit > > #EnterpriseAI #DrupalCon #DrupalAI #EnterpriseAISummit #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty ## Asset - [x] Speaker card to be produced in Canva, matching Posts 5–11 — needs a **headshot** from Julien {width=600 height=600} ## Remaining tasks - [x] :no_entry: **#355+s done** — Julien live on the summit speakers section _and_ schedule page - [x] Confirm Julien's **job title** and that he's happy to be promoted this way (@wouters_frederik) - [x] Obtain **headshot** + permission to use it - [x] Confirm the session is **accepted and scheduled**, not just proposed - [x] **Publication date set** (Amber / Frederik) - [x] Confirm/finalise copy - [x] Produce and attach the Post 12 (Julien Blanchez) Canva export via the web UI - [x] Verify links (summit + registration) - [x] Schedule / publish on LinkedIn - [ ] Confirm published & linked ## AI Usage - [x] AI-assisted — issue drafted with AI (Claude Code); review and refine before publishing. --- _Drafted with the assistance of AI (Claude Code / Opus 5), reviewed by @jjchinquist._