Technology and innovation shaping Europe’s competitiveness

How can Horizon Europe (HE) programmes boost innovation and enable Europe to further strengthen its position as a global technology leader? This was the focus of the Sustainable, Long-term Investments & Competitive European Industry Intergroup’s latest event on 25 June sponsored by Orgalim – Europe’s technology industries, that brought together an exceptional line-up of policymakers and industry experts:

• Thomas Bitter, Senior Vice President Technology, Volvo CE
• Oliver Blank, Director European & China Affairs at ZVEI – the German Electro-Industry
• Maria da Graça Carvalho (EPP), Co-Chair of the Sustainable, Long-term Investments & Competitive European Industry Intergroup
• Peter Dröll, Director for Prosperity DG RTD, European Commission
• Ulla Engelmann, Acting Director Networks & Governance, DG GROW, European Commission
• Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth
• Rada Rodriguez, President of Orgalim, Europe’s Technology Industries; CEO, Signify GmbH