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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
Andrew Wigfall	Balderton Capital, London, England

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