Following the European elections in June 2024 and the subsequent renewal of the European Commission, the 24th edition of the European Business Summit will aim to foster transformative debates on how to set clear expectations and commitments for the most pressing challenges in a shifting global order.
Energy policy will play a crucial role, while the strengthening of European security will make a more cohesive and interoperable defence industry a priority for the future agenda. Moreover, the pervasive influence of AI will bring forward new developments in society and the market economy. With its resilient single market and diverse business sectors, the EU holds immense potential. However, concerns about productivity slowdown and a loss in international competitiveness remain.
By coming together and embracing these challenges as opportunities, the European Business Summit will fully harness the potential of cooperation and open debate to navigate the evolving landscape and secure a prosperous future.
“We are meeting in challenging times, called to face the Russian aggression to Ukraine, the Covid-19 recovery, and a new energy crisis. I’m grateful that the European Business Summit tackles these issues with a programme full of excellent speakers.”
“It’s time to seize the opportunity of Artificial Intelligence boldly and responsibly, not just minimizing risk, but maximizing opportunity in Europe.”
"Europe has made at least two strategic mistakes when it comes to energy. Firstly, it depended on one single country for its supply of resources. Secondly, it turned its back on nuclear power."
“The EU can and already does offer leadership on multiple levels in making the world economy greener. As a company, we take a lot of inspiration from the advancement of regulation here.”
Our mission is twofold: we aim to bring politics and business together in order to provide them with an opportunity to debate and pursue their common goals, giving a voice to all sides of the debate. The other priority of EBS is to provide European institutions with a platform where they can place their top priorities in the spotlight and advance the development of new pieces of legislation through discussion with a variety of actors and stakeholders.
