Kiri

Saatja: "Alice Iordache" <[email protected]> Saaja: "Sandra Särav" Teema: Invitation to Speak at The Parliament's Tech, Digital and AI Summit – 19 February 2025, Renaissance Hotel Kuupäev: 2025-01-10 09:23 Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga. Tundmatu saatja korral palume linke ja faile mitte avada. Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga. Tundmatu saatja korral palume linke ja faile mitte avada. Dear Deputy Secretary General Särav-Tammus, The <https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiZ5daSkuqFAxUmUqQEHeYzDOYQFnoECAcQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theparliamentmagazine.eu%2F&usg=AOvVaw2azsF4Sh2TKSZgqCtwgcUo&opi=89978449> Parliament is pleased to invite you to speak at our upcoming flagship Tech, <https://events.theparliamentmagazine.eu/event/tech-digital-and-ai-summit/> Digital and AI Summit <https://events.theparliamentmagazine.eu/event/tech-digital-and-ai-summit/> 2025 <https://events.theparliamentmagazine.eu/event/tech-digital-and-ai-summit/> taking place on Wednesday, 19 February 2025 from 13h30 – 18h00 CEST at the Renaissance Brussels Hotel in Rue <https://www.google.com/maps/place/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47c3c49ae99697c5:0x94511d039989d0bb?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111> du Parnasse 19, 1050 Bruxelles. Partners include Fair Standards Alliance, Meta Inc. and Qualcomm Incorporated. Given the prominent role you cover in the Estonian government and the pioneering role it has in shaping EU tech policy, your guidance on navigating the balance between investments, competitiveness, and technological progress would be invaluable as we shape the EU's digital policy for the years to come. The total timing for your intervention would be a 15-minute one-to-one on-stage interview with a senior member of our editorial team starting at 13h40 - 13h55 CET. Of course, should the timing not fit your agenda, or should you prefer to partake in one of the panels, we are most happy to do our best in accommodating the request and provide further details. Alternatively, we would also be delighted to invite to sit for the closing interview, should this better align with your engagements. It will take place from 17h50 - 18h00 CET. Please find attached: * A copy of the programme and confirmed speakers as of today * An official invitation letter from Augusta Ramaccioni, director of programmes and operations. We hope that you will join us on this timely occasion. We can organise a call in the upcoming weeks with your team to better discuss further details and answer any questions you might have. While appreciating how busy you must be in this period, please kindly let us know if you would like to accept the invitation by Wednesday, 15th January EOB. Kindest regards, Alice Alice IordacheSenior Summits Manager Phone +32 2 741 82 35 Web www.theparliamentmagazine.eu Email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Twitter @Parlimag The Parliament Magazine, Avenue des Arts 44, 1040 Brussels Sandra Särav-Tammus Deputy Secretary General for Economics and Innovation Area of Economy And Innovation Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications Suur-Ameerika 1 10122 Tallinn 10 January 2025 Invitation to speak at The Parliament Tech, Digital and AI Summit 2025 Dear Deputy Secretary General Särav-Tammus, It is my pleasure to officially invite you to speak at The Parliament’s Tech, Digital and AI Summit 2025 The event will take place on Wednesday, 19 February 2025 from 13h30 – 18h00 CET at the Renaissance Brussels Hotel in Rue du Parnasse 19, 1050 Brussels, Belgium. Please find an always up to date version of the programme here. The half-day flagship summit will gather over 100 influential high-level stakeholders from the tech industry across the European Union to tackle critical and timely dossiers including competitiveness, tech sovereignty and preserving citizens’ rights. The goal is to facilitate concrete policy recommendations for the upcoming EU mandate. We are honoured to invite you to take stage for a 15-minute one-to-one on-stage interview with a senior member of our editorial team starting at 13h40 - 13h55 CET discussing your achievements in the Estonian government and showcase successful case studies, inspiring the EU digital progress. Should the timing not fit your agenda or should you prefer to partake in one of the panels, we are most happy to accommodate the request and provide further details. We hope that you will join us on this important occasion. Yours sincerely, Augusta Ramaccioni Director of programmes and operations Political Engagement Ltd | BE 0799888427 | Avenue des Arts 44, 1040 Etterbeek, Belgium Tech, Digital and AI Summit With the beginning of the new mandate of the European Parliament and the appointment of the European Commission, there are plenty of possibilities and challenges in the digital sector that need to be addressed. Our conversations will be focused on feasible approaches, from promoting digital transformation and artificial intelligence to protecting data privacy and cybersecurity. Can Europe handle these technological breakthroughs while preserving strategic autonomy, increasing competitiveness, and protecting citizens' rights in the digital era? 19 February 2025 The Renaissance Hotel Rue du Parnasse 19, 1050 Brussels Gold Partners  12.30 - 13.30 Welcome light lunch and registration 13.30 - 13.35 Opening remarks by The Parliament and our Platinum Partner 13.35 - 13.45 Keynote Address With: Valeriya Ionan, Deputy Minister for Eurointegration, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine (online) 13.40 – 14.00 Spotlight interview 14.00 – 14.45 European Tech Regulation: Enforcement and Business Impact Session I • Europe’s tech strategy is getting real – how are the DSA and DMA getting enforced, and how does that affect Europe’s companies? • How can we balance investment in EU digital infrastructures to meet surging data demands and foster competition, while also determining the appropriate level of regulation for big tech companies offering telecoms services (e.g.,via the EU Connectivity Package) and ensuring competitiveness and security? • In pursuit of tech sovereignty, how European tech regulations might impact the ability of European startups and tech companies to develop and compete with established global players? Confirmed speakers: • Andreas Schwab MEP (EPP, Germany), European Parliament • Stéphanie Yon-Courtin MEP (Renew, France), European Parliament • Audrey Scozzaro Ferrazini, Vice-President Government Affairs, Qualcomm • Renate Nikolay, Deputy Director-General, DG CNECT, European Commission 14.50 – 15.35 Escaping the middle-technology trap: Dissecting EU Barriers to Session II Innovation and Competition • How can Europe effectively mobilise public and private investments to support high-risk, high-reward research projects that can drive breakthrough innovations? • How does the licensing of standards and patents affect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in the European tech sector and what measures can the EU implement to ensure they have equitable access to essential technologies and avoid being disadvantaged by excessive licensing costs, fostering a competitive tech ecosystem? • 5G and WiFi networks rely on thousands of patented technologies to work. How can Europe ensure a balanced and efficient licensing environment for standard-essential patents (SEPs) to promote innovation, competition, and the development of new technologies in sectors such as mobile communications, the Internet of Things, and the automotive industry? Confirmed speakers: Draft programme – last updated to January 25January 8, 2025  • Adrián Vázquez Lázara MEP (EPP, Spain), European Parliament • Evelina Kurgonaite, Secretary General, Fair Standards Alliance • Carlota Reyners Fontana, Director, Markets and cases II: Information Technology, Communication and Media, European Commission • Maive Rute, Deputy Director-General, DG GROW, European Commission 15.35 – 16.10 Networking break 16.10 – 16.55 Make Europe the AI continent: Securing cybersecurity and Session III fostering a collaborative approach through strategic partnerships • How can the EU promote a whole-of-society approach to cybersecurity, fostering a culture of security awareness and preparedness among individuals, businesses, and government organisations and making it “the AI continent”? • Is it possible to strengthen EU cybersecurity resilience by reducing reliance on high-risk suppliers, promoting a strong European cybersecurity industry? • How can the EU leverage strategic partnerships like the recently concluded EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) to encourage innovation and competitiveness in the digital age and to remain a frontrunner against China and the U.S.? Confirmed speakers: • Aura Salla MEP (EPP, Finland), European Parliament • Brando Benifei MEP (S&D, Italy), European Parliament 17.00 – 17.45 Striking a balance between privacy and competitiveness to boost Session IV AI innovation • How can the EU leverage open data to bolster AI innovation while balancing privacy regulations? • How can businesses ride the open-source AI wave to sharpen their competitive edge, while navigating the regulatory landscape outlined in the AI Act? • How can the EU stand out in the global AI race by transforming its high- level standards in data privacy, ethical AI, and cutting-edge research into competitive advantages? Confirmed speakers: • Sonia Perez Romero, Head of Unit for Artificial Intelligence, European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) • Lucilla Sioli, Director, EU AI Office, DG CNECT, European Commission (tbc) • Marco Pancini, Senior Director, Head of EU Affairs, Meta 17.50 – 18.05 Spotlight interview 18.05 – 19.00 Networking reception Draft programme – last updated to January 25January 8, 2025 Draft programme – last updated to January 25January 8, 2025