Europe has the potential to become a digital powerhouse by 2030, yet DIGITALEUROPE' s recent study reveals that we are lagging behind our global competitors in 7 out of 8 critical technologies, including AI and advanced semiconductors. Additionally, only 10% of the world's 100 most profitable tech companies are based in Europe.

As President Von Der Leyen’s next Commission and Member States face unprecedented socio-economic and geopolitical challenges, what steps must Europe take to prioritise and boost competitiveness?

Join us as to explore how Europe can lead in the digital age from increasing investments to establishing a unified digital rulebook and fostering stronger partnerships with like-minded countries

• Programme

  Opening remarks

  Marina Kaljurand MEP and EIF Chair

  Speakers

  Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl, Director-General, DIGITALEUROPE

  Matthais Bauer, German economist and Director at the European Centre for International Political Economy

  Katarzyna Prusak-Gorniak, Head of Digital Affairs, Permanent Representation of Poland

  Exchange of views with the participants under the Chatham House rule