Can Europe build the next global tech champions?

How do European startups win? Europe has world-class technology, talent and research. But can it turn them into the next generation of global technology leaders?

Join us at DLA Piper for an afternoon discussion on what it takes to build, fund and scale globally competitive technology companies from Europe.

We will bring together perspectives from founders, investors and the European innovation ecosystem to explore some of the questions shaping the future of European tech:

• Where does Europe have a genuine competitive advantage?
• Is something holding companies back from scaling?
• Do we need more capital, more risk-taking or a different regulatory environment?
• And what would make Europe the place where the world's best technology companies choose not only to start, but to stay and grow?

The afternoon opens with Roosa Pitkänen, DLA Piper, exploring how trust and the ability to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment can become a competitive advantage for European technology companies.

This will be followed by a panel discussion featuring:

Marko Ahtisaari, Chief Marketing Officer, ICEYE
Inka Mero, Founder & Managing Partner, Voima Ventures
Juha Vartiainen, Co-CEO & Co-Founder, IQM Quantum Computers
Jussi Hätönen, Head of the EIC Division, European Innovation Council

The discussion is moderated by Jonathan Andersin, DLA Piper.

Join us for fresh perspectives, candid discussion and refreshments. Register for the event here.

Agenda

15:45 Doors open

16:00 Welcome & keynote: Competitive advantage through trust | Roosa Pitkänen, DLA Piper Finland

16:15 Panel discussion: How do European scaleups win?

Marko Ahtisaari, Chief Marketing Officer, ICEYE
Inka Mero, Founder & Managing Partner, Voima Ventures
Juha Vartiainen, Co-CEO & Co-Founder, IQM Quantum Computers
Jussi Hätönen, Head of the EIC Division, European Innovation Council

17:00 Refreshments and mingling

18:00 Event ends