Join us at the March Chicago Cloud Computing Meetup, where Harald Fianbakken will present “Addressing Sovereign requirements with the Microsoft Cloud” and explore how to meet sovereign and disconnected environment requirements.

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
• Location: Microsoft Chicago Office (Aon Center), 200 E Randolph St, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60601

Presentation

Addressing Sovereign requirements with the Microsoft Cloud

Microsoft provides a comprehensive strategy for meeting sovereign cloud requirements.

In this session, Harald will cover Microsoft’s approach to both public sovereign cloud and private sovereign cloud needs, then dig into common challenges teams face when architecting and building applications for restricted or fully air-gapped environments.

You’ll also learn how Azure and Azure Local can be leveraged to help regulated industries meet strict requirements around security, regulations, governance, and operational constraints.

Speaker: Harald Fianbakken
Harald Fianbakken is a former Cloud and Datacenter MVP and Cloud Solution Architect. He is currently a PM, leading disconnected operations for Azure Local and helping regulated industries adopt cloud while maintaining strict regulations and governance.

Event Highlights

• Understand Microsoft’s strategy for sovereign cloud
• Learn the differences between public and private sovereign cloud approaches
• Explore architectural challenges in restricted and fully air-gapped environments
• See where Azure and Azure Local fit for regulated workloads
• Network with fellow cloud professionals in the Chicago area

Registration and Building Security

Registration required: Please include your full first and last name when you register. Building security at the Aon Center requires this information to grant you access.

Register here: RSVP on Meetup

About the Meetup

The Chicago Cloud Computing Meetup brings together developers, architects, and IT professionals interested in cloud technologies. Our meetings feature presentations on cloud platforms, best practices, and emerging trends in cloud and AI, along with time for networking and community building.