Join European tech, business and policy leaders at the Future Proof Summit

   EuraTechnologies, among Europe’s most established technology centers, will be hosting an innovative conference in its Lille campus on March 17th, 2022, the Future Proof Summit. This first event of its kind in Europe will bring together leaders, startups, enterprises, influencers, tech innovators and governmental officials, to discuss European tech innovation and digital sovereignty.

   The summit is supported by the President of France and endorsed by Lille Metropole, the city of Lille, the Hauts de France region and La French Tech. Joining them are various European political leaders and speakers from organizations such as the European commission and the EIF (European Investment Fund). Together with European startups, leading enterprises such as SAP and Roland Berger, and local tech innovators, they will bring to light and offer disruptive solutions for some of Europe's most pressing digital challenges today:

• Why European digital sovereignty matters when it comes to achieving more data security and protection in leading digital sectors such as healthcare, deep tech, cybersecurity, machine learning, and even the metaverse. Keynotes, panels, and more intimate fireside chats will be hosted by a wide variety of stakeholders, from representatives of institutions such as the European commission (Jean David Malo, EISMEA director, …) and the French agency of defense innovation, startup CEO’s/ startup associations and leading advocates.

• Innovative investment strategies for innovative technologies: A keynote session hosted by Eliza Kruczkowska, innovation director at the Polish Development Fund.

• How can local startups remain independent vis-à-vis international tech giants: Disruptive CEOs Sophie Bodin and Johan Hufnagel will each share their challenges and possible solutions to avoid becoming overly dependent on GAFAM.

• Exercising eco-responsibility and sustainability through the support of digital sovereignty in Europe: Travis Todd revisits the concept of ‘Sovereignty Washing’ to explore how control and regulation on data usage can help with pollution related to digital activity.

   Attending professionals and companies in the tech, business and political spheres will have the occasion to network and exchange business insights and opportunities, discover “100% made in Europe” digital solutions, learn more on why digital sovereignty is essential to the European region, and how do we get there, changing the game together.

You can get more information on the event by clicking here, or register directly here.