Event

Europe2030: Fostering a Competitive and Resilient Digital Europe

Danish Industry, Danish Entrepreneurs, and Think Tank Europa invite you to a delightful afternoon in the House of Industry.

The Confederation of Danish Industry, Danish Entrepreneurs, and Think Tank EUROPA will host this event ahead of this year's D9+ coalition meeting in Copenhagen. The event will explore strategies for enhancing Europe’s digital competitiveness and resilience, with a focus on the intersection of technology, innovation, and regulation.

Experts will discuss AI investment strategies and opportunities, balancing innovation with regulation, and the transformative potential of digital tools like the EUDI-wallet, providing insights into the policy and technological landscape shaping Europe’s digital future.

The event will be moderated by Lykke Friis, Director, Think Tank EUROPA.

Speakers will be announced on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon overlooking the famous Tivoli gardens, alongside drinks, tapas, and excellent networking opportunities.

Program

- 3:30 - 4:00 PM Coffee & registration
- 4:00 - 4:10 PM Welcome
  
  Opening keynote from Caroline Stage, Minister for Digital Government, Denmark
- 4:10 - 4:25 PM Keynote: Helping Europe's AI Economy Take Off
  
  With Zach Meyers, Assistant Director, Centre for European Reform
- 4:25 - 4:50 PM Panel: Boosting European AI Innovation
  
  This panel will address the opportunities and challenges for boosting AI innovation in Europe. It brings together experts from the industry and government to discuss how to promote European development and adoption of AI as well as how regulatory burdens impact the ability of companies to innovate and compete globally. The debate will explore strategies to improve the commercialization of AI, attract talent and streamline the regulatory environment to foster an innovation-friendly AI landscape in Europe.
  Panelists include:
  
  Jeremy Rollison, Senior Director, European Gov. Affairs, Microsoft
  
  Christian Walther, CEO & Founder, Ooono
  
  Emilija Stojmenova Duh, Minister of Digital Transformation, Slovenia
  
  Caroline Stage, Minister for Digital Government, Denmark
- 4:50 - 5:05 PM Keynote: The Digital Decade - towards 2030: where is the EU’s digital transition headed?
  
  Introduction to the latest Digital Decade report, highlighting its political and industrial relevance in light of the upcoming priorities for the new Commission and EU mandate, including competitiveness.
  
  With Eline Chivot, Policy Analyst, DG Connect, European Commission
- 5:05 - 5:35 PM Panel: E-wallet as a tool for solutions
  
  This panel will discuss tools to enhance the single market including the EUDI-wallet and its potential for bringing fundamental transformation to the entire identification ecosystem. The panelists will consider the broader potential of the tools for businesses and examine the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in achieving this digital transformation.
  Panelists include:
  
  Thomas Christiansen, Partner, Netcompany
  
  Nico de Luis, Co-founder and COO, Shakers
  
  Christiane Kirketerp de Viron, Acting Director for Digital Society, Trust and Cybersecurity
  
  More speakers to be announced
- 5:35-5:45 PM Concluding remarks
  
  Andreas Holbak Espersen, Director, DI Digital
- 5:45-6:30 PM Networking reception
  
  Enjoy the breathtaking view of Copenhagen alongside refreshments, catering and ample opportunities for networking with fellow ministers, government officials, representatives from various industries, academia, and startups.

Europe2030: Fostering a Competitive and Resilient Digital Europe

Danish Industry, Danish Entrepreneurs, and Think Tank Europa invite you to a delightful afternoon in the House of Industry.

Program

Bente Kruckenberg

Questions regarding practicalities

Mette Finnemann

Questions regarding content

Europe2030: Fostering a Competitive and Resilient Digital Europe

Danish Industry, Danish Entrepreneurs, and Think Tank Europa invite you to a delightful afternoon in the House of Industry.

Program

Bente Kruckenberg

Questions regarding practicalities

Mette Finnemann

Questions regarding content

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