Dr. Christoph F. Strnadl

Educated as a research scientist in theoretical physics, Dr. Strnadl has over 30 years of consulting and management experience in IT and how to leverage it for businesses. After 10 years as strategy consultant and business manager at Atos he joined Software AG in 2005 where he held several international and global technology leadership positions, finally as Deputy CTO. In 2024 he became Chief Technology Officer at the Gaia-X association, Brussels, responsible for (i) turning requirements for the Gaia-X trust framework for digital ecosystems into international standards and software implementations and for (ii) identifying and spearheading the future technology trajectory of Gaia-X.

He is a recognized public speaker with over 300 public appearances and co-author/contributor to several books.