With a new European Commission in place and elections coming up in Germany, there is no better time than now to discuss what needs to be done to ensure a thriving innovation ecosystem in Germany and Europe. In terms of tech, Europe faces pivotal challenges: From boosting innovation to future-proofing the European economy. We are pleased to invite you to a discussion with leading experts to explore the political, economic, regulatory, and financial measures needed to answer to the question: How do we elevate Europe’s technology and innovation landscape to compete on the global stage?
The event is co-organised by the Jacques Delors Centre, the Innovate Europe Foundation (IE.F) and ESMT Berlin.
We are delighted to welcome
Enrico Letta, former Prime Minister of Italy and author of the EU single market report Much more than a Market
Prof. Francesca Bria, Professor of Innovation at the Institute of Innovation and Public Purpose, UCL London
René Obermann, Partner and Managing Director at Warburg Pincus, Chair of the Board of Airbus, and Member of the Board of the IE.F
Dr. Annika von Mutius, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Empion and Member of the Board of the German KI-Bundesverband
Prof. Lars-Hendrik Röller, Professor of Economics at ESMT Berlin and Chair of the Berlin Global Dialogue
Moderation: Clark Parsons, Managing Director of the Innovate Europe Foundation
Welcome Words: Johannes Lindner, Co-Director of the Jacques Delors Centre
Key topics of discussion:
- How can Germany and Europe adjust their economic models to boost innovation?
- What should be done to empower start-ups and scaleups in Europe, particularly in technology sectors?
- What specific actions do entrepreneurs and innovators expect from policymakers in the coming years?
We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an insightful and engaging discussion. The discussion will be held in English.