8th Annual IBA European Start-up Conference
24 Sep - 25 Sep 2025
Session information
From lagging to leading: Europe’s strategies for global competitiveness
Thursday 25 September (0930 - 1015)
Description
Join us for an engaging fireside chat featuring distinguished speakers from the US and Europe as they delve into strategies for positioning Europe in the global market. The discussion will explore the current innovation landscape, identify key challenges and propose actionable solutions to bridge the gap between Europe and other leading markets such as the US. Our panellists will share insights on leveraging Europe's unique strengths, fostering cross-regional collaboration and driving sustainable growth in the tech sector.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Anna Dabrowska | WOLF THEISS Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG, Warsaw, Poland; Co-Chair, European Regional Forum |
| Raaj Narayan | Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, New York, New York, USA |
Speakers
| Marc Canal Noguer | McKinsey Global Institute, Barcelona, Spain |
| Christopher Grieco | Rain, Washington, District of Columbia, USA |
| Antonia Verna | Portolano Cavallo, Milan, Italy; Vice Chair, European Regional Forum |
| Andrew Wigfall | Balderton Capital, London, England |