Boosting European Competitiveness: The Strategic Role of Universities of Technology
This panel will explore how European Universities of Technology, and particularly crossborder alliances, can serve as strategic drivers of Europe’s competitiveness and technological sovereignty. The panel will discuss how alliances can:
- position Europe as a global leader by strengthening autonomy in critical technologies.
- accelerate pathways from advanced education to impactful employment and innovation.
- address what Europe and its alliances must do to remain competitive on the world stage.
Bringing together perspectives from academia, industry, and policy, the session will highlight how alliances with a technological focus can translate knowledge into long-term impact for Europe’s economy and society.
Speakers
Vanessa Debiais-Sainton, Cabinet Member of EVP Roxana Minzatu, European Commission
Dr. Rafal Bugyi, CEO, TRUMPF Hüttinger Poland
Dr. Sandra Andraszewicz, Senior Researcher at Chair of Cognitive Science, ETH Zurich
Dr. Lukasz Golota, Deputy Director General, NAWA
Damian Kwiek, Moderator
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The ENHANCE Conversations is the Alliance’s premier forum for interdisciplinary exchange, bringing together experts from academia, industry, policymaking and society. Past editions have addressed relevant topics such as higher education transformation, future skills and the impact of AI on diversity, equity and inclusion. Dr. Francois Lelord, best-selling author of the book “Il etait une fois une planète bleu”, Dr. Natascha Eckert, Global Head of University Relations at SIEMENS AG and Sabine Verheyen, Vice President of the European Parliament are just some of the panellists that have contributed to the format.