Tech, Digital and AI Summit

The global tech race is on—but when it comes to AI funding, the EU pales in comparison to U.S. and China. What policy levers could close the AI funding gap and make Europe the “AI continent”?

- Can Europe deepen digital ties with the U.S. without giving up its push for strategic autonomy and competitiveness?

- How can Brussels and Washington navigate their differing digital regulatory frameworks—particularly around platform governance and market fairness—as outlined in the EU’s Digital Markets Act and the Digital Fairness Act?

- How can Europe reduce its dependence on American digital infrastructure—from AI models to cloud services—without stifling growth or exposing itself to geopolitical vulnerability? Will the Cloud AI Sovereignty Act deliver?

- What role will the Digital Networks Act play in boosting competitiveness and bridging cross-border connectivity gaps?

- Where will future telecom investments come from? Can the market meet the need, or is more support required?

- Should EU merger rules prioritise innovation and investment? How can this be done, and what’s the impact on consumers?

- What AI infrastructure is essential to close Europe’s innovation gap with global competitors? Will the planned Cloud and AI Development Act deliver on its promises?

- How can Europe overcome market fragmentation and harmonise rules to help AI startups scale across borders?

- Can regulatory simplification unlock faster AI innovation, particularly for SMEs weighed down by compliance costs?

- What’s the right policy mix to encourage AI adoption in high-impact sectors and uphold ethical safeguards?

- How can EU regulation support FinTech innovation while ensuring consumer protection and financial stability?

- How can public–private partnerships accelerate the uptake of a secure and inclusive digital financial infrastructure across the EU?

- What role should the digital euro play in maintaining Europe's financial sovereignty?

Europe is noble when it comes to responsible AI, via the AI Act, DMA, DSA. But overbearing rules risk choking innovation. Will simplification help Europe overcome its innovation deficit and compete globally in tech leadership?