"Being part of Nexus means helping shape the next wave of technological progress." - Paul Konsbruck

Paul Konsbruck is the CEO of LuxConnect and a key voice in Luxembourg’s digital infrastructure landscape. With deep experience at the intersection of technology, policy, and national strategy, he plays a pivotal role in shaping secure and sovereign data environments in Europe. At Nexus Luxembourg, Paul Konsbruck will deliver the keynote “Digital Sovereignty in Action: Building Trusted Infrastructure for Europe”, offering a strategic perspective on how infrastructure providers can reinforce Europe’s digital autonomy in an era defined by geopolitical shifts and cyber threats. In our conversation, he reflects on the urgent need for resilient, transparent systems and the responsibility of tech leaders to build trust at scale.

Paul Konsbruck

1. What inspired you to join Nexus Luxembourg for its second edition?

Our participation in the second edition of Nexus Luxembourg was a natural decision. The success of the first edition confirmed the event’s central role in the Luxembourg tech ecosystem, and it made perfect sense for us to continue building on that momentum.

Nexus Luxembourg is a catalyst for innovation and strategic dialogue. The high quality of discussions, the diversity of international speakers, and the ability to bring together both public decision-makers and leading tech players make it a unique platform.

As artificial intelligence continues to shape the future of our industry, being part of Nexus Luxembourg allows us to stay at the forefront of these conversations and contribute to shaping the next wave of technological progress.

2. What’s one tech prediction for the future that sounds crazy, but you believe in?

I have quite a few tech predictions that might sound crazy – but only a few I dare to say out loud! Honestly, I don’t think anything should be dismissed as too far-fetched. The rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence are already showing us how fast the world is changing, and I truly believe we have no real idea yet of the full impact this will have in 10 or 20 years.

What we’re seeing today in terms of AI achievements, research, and innovation is incredibly disruptive. The effects on our daily lives will be profound – far greater and faster than what the internet brought us. And while some of these changes will come with challenges, I’m convinced that most developments will be overwhelmingly positive. Diseases will become curable. And here’s the part that might sound crazy: I also believe that, in the long run, AI will create more jobs than it destroys.

3. What’s one thing tech still hasn’t fixed that it should have by now?

Protecting children and young people from fake news, misinformation, cyberbullying, propaganda, conspiracy theories – and all the harmful content that surrounds us. Technology has significantly amplified these negative forces, yet there still seems to be neither the will nor the courage to meaningfully protect us from them.

Of course, this is a political issue, but it’s also a matter of civil responsibility, social effort, and self-reflection by those in charge. What’s truly disappointing is that profitability still outweighs ethical responsibility in this area. And what’s even more shocking is that in any other domain, we would simply not tolerate such harm – and we don’t.

4. If AI could help with one everyday task, what should it be?

Anything that annoys us – it's that simple. Technology should make our lives easier and better, not more complicated. AI should free up our time so we can focus more on the enjoyable parts of life. That hasn’t always been the case with past technologies, but it absolutely should be the goal.

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Join us at Nexus Luxembourg to hear Paul Konsbruck unpack the future of Europe’s digital sovereignty and the infrastructures that will make it possible.