Europe's Key Policy Conversations at Forum Europe’s Conferences

As Europe embarks on a new legislative cycle, we're excited to present our Brussels and European audiences with both new and returning annual events. These conferences will be centred around Ursula von der Leyen's bold ambitions for her new mandate—focusing on strengthening Europe's competitiveness and industrial leadership, driving economic growth and security, and championing sustainable innovation. Join us in the next few months, as we reflect on these significant topics and engage with key thought leaders shaping Europe's future.

7 November 2024 | Quantum Europe: Unlocking Innovation Through a Quantum-Enabled Europe

In recent years, the EU has launched several initiatives to harness its research and innovation (R&I) efforts in quantum, aiming to strengthen its position as a global leader in quantum technologies, aligned with the goals of the EU’s Digital Decade strategy. This emerging technology holds the potential to drive transformative growth and innovation across a range of industries. At the start of a new institutional cycle, the inaugural Quantum Europe Conference will focus on what is needed to build a vibrant European ecosystem for quantum computing. The conference will explore strategies to enhance the region’s competitiveness and cement Europe’s leadership in quantum excellence and innovation.

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19 November | The European Sustainable Chemicals Conference

The European Union has been increasingly focusing on sustainability, with chemicals being central to many industries but also posing risks due to their potential toxicity and long-term environmental impacts. Establishing a sustainable chemicals policy aligns with broader goals like climate neutrality, green transitions, and promoting public well-being. Our Sustainable Chemicals conference will discuss the role that sustainable chemicals policy can play in achieving Europe's long-term goals for health, environment, and economic growth, as underscored by President von der Leyen's mission letters, her ambitions for a ‘Clean Industrial Deal’ and the Draghi report's call for a strategic transformation.

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5 December | The International AI Summit 2024

Following the success of last year’s edition and against the backdrop of significant political and legislative developments in Europe and the US and following the outcome of the recent UN’s Summit of the Future, the International Artificial Intelligence Summit 2024 will take place in Brussels and will once again bring together prominent figures in AI policy, governance, and technology to explore the latest advancements in AI development and policy.

Discussions will focus on how European and global AI governance cooperation is evolving, what the emerging governance structures look like, and examine whether adequate attention is being given to ensuring AI is democratised, accessible and equitable. The summit will address the prospects for AI-driven innovation, particularly in the context of the Draghi report, to enhance competitiveness, productivity, and growth across Europe and around the world.

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Preparing for 2025….

We will also be busy preparing for an exciting start to 2025, with our annual events on 5G, Financial Services, Data Protection and Privacy taking place in the first quarter, and many new initiatives such as the Security and Defence Conference, as well as the Connectivity and Competitiveness Conference…and many more!

To find out more about any upcoming events, please reach out to Anne-Lise Simon, Head of Conference production at anne-lise.simon@forum-europe.com or subscribe to our newsletter.