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Forum Europe supports DIGITALEUROPE's launch in the U.S.

16 October 2025

Forum Europe was proud to support DIGITALEUROPE as the association marked the launch of its U.S. presence with an evening cocktail reception at the historic Decatur House, which sits on the White House complex.

 

The event brought together more than 170 guests from across the transatlantic policy and business community for networking, live music, and remarks from senior officials.

The reception featured speeches by Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė, the European Union’s Ambassador to the United States, Bill Guidera, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration and Hendrik Bourgeois, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Policy Europe, Mastercard

The reception featured speeches by Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė, the European Union’s Ambassador to the United States, and Bill Guidera, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Their remarks underscored the importance of strong EU–U.S. collaboration on digital policy, innovation, and economic growth.

Ambassador of the EU to the US Jovita Nepiulsene gives a keynote speech

Guests enjoyed canapés and transatlantic-themed cocktails while a live jazz trio set the tone among a diverse mix of corporate representatives and government officials from both sides of the Atlantic.