OSPE Forum 2026

Like other markets around the world, European AI integration and digital transformation faces a "skills crisis" rather than a jobs crisis. While Europe reports a net hiring increase in technology for 2026, security and privacy concerns have surged to become the top barrier to technology adoption. Organizations struggle with a full-stack readiness problem, evidenced by a capability gap in AI security and low implementation of the foundational "PARK stack". This session discusses new data that reveals the gaps that need to be closed, and the shift toward internal development and training, where technical upskilling and cross skilling now rivals compensation (91%) for talent retention. We will discuss how European policy and ecosystems can support continuous learning and certifications to ensure secure AI scaling.