The OMR Festival 2026 concluded in Hamburg, attracting over 70,000 visitors and emphasizing the pivotal role of AI and data sovereignty. The event featured more than 1,000 exhibitors and 800 speakers from diverse sectors, marking its most international edition with over 20% of attendees from outside the DACH region. Key discussions centered on AI's transition from a reactive tool to a proactive agent, as highlighted by Nick Turley of OpenAI, who noted Germany's leading role in ChatGPT usage in Europe. Data sovereignty emerged as a critical theme, with Rolf Schumann of Schwarz Digits advocating for European control over data, contrasting with practices in China and the U.S. German Federal Minister for Digital Transformation, Dr. Karsten Wildberger, emphasized AI's potential to revitalize industry, while Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil called for stronger European autonomy in tech development. The festival also announced its expansion to a three-day event in 2027, underscoring its growing influence in shaping digital discourse.