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What does it take for Europe to build its own search engine? Genica Schäfgen (Ecosia) shares the story of the search engine that plants trees — and why steward-ownership is key to keeping Ecosia independent. In a world where digital infrastructure is dominated by few, Ecosia shows how steward-ownership can secure sovereignty, innovation, and resilience in critical technologies.

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SO:25 Génica Schäfgen: Who Owns Our Digital Future?

SO:25 Génica Schäfgen: Who Owns Our Digital Future?

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Curious about SO:27?

This video stems from our SO:25 conference - the international conference on steward ownership. On our event website, you can find all information on our conferences, watch the full recording, and stay tuned for SO:27, taking place next year.

Last updated: 23 July 2026

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