Building a safe and resilient digital future - Peter van Burgel, CEO AMS-IX

In his opening address at MORE-IP 2026, AMS-IX CEO Peter van Burgel reflects on the vital role of digital infrastructure in society. It is no longer just about technology: it supports our communication, healthcare, education, businesses and public services every day. Under this year’s theme, “Building a Safe and Resilient Digital Future,” Peter discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the Internet community. As AI drives rapid growth in data traffic, cyber threats become more sophisticated and geopolitical developments increasingly affect digital ecosystems, collaboration is more important than ever. MORE-IP 2026 brings the Internet and interconnection community together to exchange ideas on cybersecurity, resilience, automation, digital sovereignty and the future of connectivity. Together, we continue building a stronger, safer and more resilient digital future. Learn more about MORE-IP and AMS-IX: www.more-ip-event.net www.ams-ix.net