Ulrich Adam
Director General, Orgalim - Europe's Technology Industries
The ECF aims to boost Europe’s competitiveness by financially supporting strategic technologies and manufacturing. It will streamline and strengthen EU funding for European projects throughout their entire investment journey. It comes at a critical moment for Europe’s technology industries, which have faced a decline in investments for a third consecutive year.
During the discussion, we will try to answer two main questions:
- How can the Fund ensure financial support for European technologies that may not fall under the 'strategic' label but are nonetheless essential to competitiveness and resilience?
- How can the Fund safeguard adequate research and innovation support for European technology industries?
Following its formal proposal on 16 July, we have put together a panel of key stakeholders – including the Commission, the European Parliament, the Permanent Representation of Denmark and experts in RDI – so that you can learn more about the Fund, including the potential opportunities and risks it presents for Europe’s technology industries. Participants will have an opportunity to express their expectations from the future Fund. We will discuss its potential structure, objectives and how you can access it.
Join us for what is sure to be an engaging and informative exchange.
SPEAKERS
Daniel Wennick
Policy Director, Orgalim - Europe's Technology Industries
Agnieszka Skonieczna
Head of Unit Public Investment at DG-GROW
Georg Riekeles
Associate Director at European Policy Centre
Kai Peters
VDMA, Orgalim RDI WG chair and Advisor for Research and Innovation at VDMA
James John
Director of the IMF Offices in Europe, International Monetary Fund
MONDAY 22 September
14.30 - 14.35
Welcome and opening remarks by Ulrich Adam, Orgalim Director General
14.35 - 14.55
Keynote speaker
Commission representative, Ms Agnieszka Skonieczna, Head of Unit Investment Conditions and Public Services at DG-GROW
14.55 - 15.05
Looking beyond strategic lenses: How to ensure funding for European technologies critical for competitiveness?
15.05 - 15.45
Moderated panel discussion and speakers
Agnieszka Skonieczna, Head of Unit Public Investment at DG-GROW
Georg Riekeles, Associate Director at European Policy Centre
Kai Peters VDMA, Orgalim RDI WG chair and Advisor for Research and Innovation at VDMA
James John, Director of the IMF Offices in Europe, International Monetary Fund
15.45 - 15.55
Q&A
15.55 - 16.00
Closing remarks by Daniel Wennick, Orgalim Policy Director and webinar moderator
