Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been moved online. The event is free of charge but Registration is required
Online conference
The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has proved that the Digital Transformation hugely impacts all sectors of our economy; from agriculture to public services, from industry to public administration, it radically changes the way we live and work.
These evolutions are empowered by advances in artificial intelligence, improved cyber-security, reinforced connectivity through 5G (and 6G), edge computing, sensors, power management etc., many of which will significantly contribute to the ‘European Green Deal’, as well as providing the necessary means for stimulating industry and employment - which is likely to be a critical societal concern during the recovery from the pandemic crisis.
But the EU today is at risk of losing its digital sovereignty. Lately the sense of urgency has increased, but unless quick and more targeted actions are taken the EU may risk losing its global position.
Join the ECSEL JU community for its annual event, exceptionally taking a shape of a digital conference, where we will discuss some of the most urgent issues and try to answer the questions, such as:
- How can instruments like ECSEL JU contribute in a pragmatic way to speed socio-economic recovery and strengthen the the EU’s digital sovereignty?
- What are the new opportunities created by digital industries for the short and mid-term?
- What level of investment and strategic global alliances for RD&I should the EU contemplate?
- How to mobilize the required financial resources supporting national and European policy measures in Key Digital Technologies?
Of course, COVID-19 has shown the importance of the digital innovation in healthcare based on artificial intelligence. But it is an opportunity to rethink not only the doctor-hospital-patient relationship, but also business relations more generally, to ensure continuity, economic stability, resilience, safety and security. And most of all, solutions that are highly relevant for the post COVID-19 scenario.
Agenda
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09:50 - 10:00 |
Welcome words by Bert De Colvenaer, Executive Director of the ECSEL JU |
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10:00 - 10:10 |
Opening speech by Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market |
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10:10 - 10:30 |
Keynote speech by Maria da Graça Carvalho, Member of the European Parliament |
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10:30 – 11:30 |
“The new post-COVID-19 challenges for Europe and the Electronic Components and Systems industry” Speakers will discuss the electronic components and systems sector future growth and its contribution with solutions to societal challenges, including the “European Green Deal”. |
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11:30 - 12:30 |
“Re-building and strengthening European Digital Competences: the need for a European partnership on Key Digital Technologies” How can Europe successfully adjust to current dynamics and how can industrial policy effectively support the electronic components and system value networks in Europe? How to put adequate policies in place and secure long-term investments? |
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12:30 – 13:00 |
Closing speech by Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth |
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13:00 – 13:10 |
Closing words by Sabine Herlitschka, ECSEL JU Governing Board Chair |
Speakers
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Mariya Gabriel European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth |
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Thierry Breton European Commissioner for Internal Market |
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Maria da Graça Carvalho Member of the European Parliament |
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Victor Negrescu Member of the European Parliament |
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Sabine Herlitschka Chief Executive Officer of Infineon Technologies Austria AG |
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Milan Petkovic Department Head, Philips CTO Organization – Research Digital Europe |
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Lucilla Sioli Director for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Industry, DG CONNECT, European Commission |
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Jens Fabrowsky Executive Vice-President, Automotive Electronics, Robert Bosch GmbH |
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Ina Schieferdecker Director General for Research for Technological Sovereignty and Innovation, Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Germany |
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Stefano Firpo Head of Business Solutions, Sales and Marketing Department, Intesa Sanpaolo |
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Julie Galland Deputy Director for Electronics and Software DG of Enterprises, Ministry of Economy and Finance, France |
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Björn Ekelund Corporate Research Director, Ericsson |
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Stephan Neugebauer Chairman of ERTRAC Director Global Research Cooperation, BMW Group |
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Bert De Colvenaer Executive Director of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking Moderator of the 4th ECSEL JU Symposium |
Registration
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