On June 20, 2024, we participated in the Assembly – an initiative by TNW and the Financial Times, gathering policymakers and business leaders to address a crucial question: How can we shape effective tech policy while maintaining the delicate balance between regulation and innovation?
The panel featured esteemed speakers, including Christina Caljé (Black Angel Group), Quinten Selhorst (EWOR), Michiel Scheffer (European Innovation Council) and our Policy Manager, Maxime Ricard. Their insights into Europe’s technological potential were further enriched by a keynote from Pieter Waasdorp (Ministerie van Economische Zaken), who provided valuable perspectives on the national technology strategy.
The event was marked by dynamic roundtable discussions covering key topics such as:
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Technological competitiveness and regulatory challenges
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The European Single Market’s role in fostering economic growth and cross-border scaling
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Public-private partnerships in tech policy
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Strategies for navigating and exiting businesses in a fragmented market
The day concluded with an engaging fireside chat featuring Gary Shapiro (Consumer Technology Association), who offered a comparative analysis of how the United States and Europe address the complexities of the modern business landscape.
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