Unlocking the Future
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Welcome to ‘Unlocking the Future’, the EU Industry Days podcast series. Hear what industry insiders, civil society representatives, academics, and many others have to say about the trends, challenges but mostly opportunities that the green, digital, and resilient transition brings for European industry. This podcast paves the way for more focused discussions during the main Industry Days conference, THE place to discuss everything that matters for industrial ecosystems across Europe. With something for everyone, this series will answer the big question: What opportunities arising from the green, digital, and resilient transition, as well as from Europe’s young generation, can EU industry benefit from?
This podcast series is an initiative of the European Commission and is part of the EU Industry Days 2022, Europe’s flagship annual event on industry, taking place from 8 to 11 February 2022. For more information on the EU Industry Days 2022, visit the website https://eu-industry-days.ec.europa.eu/. This podcast was produced by VO with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.
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Episodes
The Story of the Single Market
February 10, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBWrapping up this series, this episode gathers Pascal Lamy (former Director-General of the WTO, former Commissioner for Trade under the Commission presidency of Romano Prodi, Head of Cabinet of Commission President Jacques Delors and currently Coordinator of the Jacques Delors Think Tank, in Paris, Berlin, Bruxelles), along with Anja Fortuna (Vice-President of the European Youth Forum), to help us explore the single market’s past, why and how it was conceived initially, but also how it is see...
The Role of Networking Organizations
February 07, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes - 150 MBIn this episode, four experts explore the role of networking organisations – industry clusters, trade associations, SME and innovation hubs, and the Enterprise Europe Network – in helping Europe recover from the pandemic and bolster resilience. With: Mantas Villys, Director of the Lithuanian Innovation Centre Rezső Kádár, Cluster Manager at Pro Wood, a regional wood cluster in Romania Matteo Carlo Borsani, Managing Director of the Confindustria Delegation to the EU Freya Lemcke, Head of...
Universities, Job Markets, Entrepreneurship
February 04, 2022 10:59 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBUniversities educate but also prepare young people for the job market through initiatives like hackathons, career and networking sessions, sponsorships and internship programmes. Drawing on real-life examples, the panel in this podcast episode shed some light on how universities can seize opportunities emerging from the green and digital transformation, to promote entrepreneurship and improve access to great job opportunities. With: Nicola Doppio, Innovation Officer at Hub Innovazione Kri...
Businesses and Young People
February 04, 2022 10:59 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBGiving young people opportunities now is a vote of confidence. They will pay that back as skilled workers, cashed-up consumers and, eventually future leaders. But how can businesses fully engage them in this process? This is the question that the three guests of this episode are keen to answer, by reflecting on the mutual benefits of businesses and students coming together through youth panels. With: Peter Mogensen, CEO at Kraka in Denmark Giulia Carpineti, IMF Youth Fellow 2021 programme...
The Opportunities of the Social Economy
February 04, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBParts of the social economy supply sustainable goods and services and bridge the digital divide. Their participatory business models, which take into account the needs of citizens, employees and other stakeholders, help to ensure that the green and digital transition is fair. With this in mind, the guests of this episode share some success stories and best practices, bearing witness to a growing social economy. With: Ibrahim Ouassari, Founder of Molengeek, Belgium, Anna Rodon, representin...
Reinvention, Resilience and Cooperation
February 03, 2022 08:30 - 12 minutes - 17 MBIn the face of supply shortages and severe disruptions caused by Covid-19, many European companies reinvented themselves in truly inspiring ways. That’s why three company and industry representatives have been invited to share their stories, rich with examples of product diversification, digitalization, and transformed business models! With: Cesar Araujo, Owner of Calvelex, and president of the National Association of Clothing Manufactures of Portugal Ariadna Prats Armengol, Sant Aniol Mi...
Reshoring and Relocating
February 01, 2022 15:38 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBAmid the Covid shadow, a light has been shone on a big question: Should Europe look ‘inward’ and produce goods, especially medical supplies and strategic items, closer to home? This is the question that three experts will answer in this dynamic episode. With : Emma Nehrenheim, Chief Environmental Officer at Northvolt, Werner Raza, Director, OFSE, the Austrian Foundation for Development Research Ulla Grove Krogsgaard Thomsen, CEO of Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Young Entrepreneurs in the Green Economy
January 28, 2022 22:51 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBAs we face the urgency of the climate crisis, young people are at the forefront. They are increasingly paying attention to the environment and their health, and to social and ethical issues. That is why we invited two young entrepreneurs to tell us more about their projects, that focus on the transition to clean energy and sustainable food systems. With: Filip Koprčina, Founder of Energy Shift, Ingrid Hermet, CEO/Co-founder of NutriLoop and co-founder of PaikesEST Hosted on Acast. See a...
Reshoring, Near-Shoring, and Ally-Shoring
January 28, 2022 22:49 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBAmid the Covid shadow, a light has been shone on a big question: Should Europe look ‘inward’ and produce goods, especially medical supplies and strategic items, closer to home? This is the question that three experts will answer in this dynamic episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Resilience and Transformation in Construction
January 28, 2022 17:11 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode, our two guests explore resilience and transformation - two power-words of today - in the context of the construction sector, as it deals with market fluctuations, environmental concerns and digitalisation. With: Coline Lavorel, ZOE Institute for Future-Fit Economies Fernando Sigchos Jiménez, Secretary General, European Builders Confederation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Next Generation for the next innovation?
February 12, 2021 19:50 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBYoung people are keen to take control of their lives and engage with and support others. Yet in the current context many face uncertainties about their future, as a result of technological change, demographic trends, discrimination, social exclusion, fake news and populism with yet unknown effects on jobs, skills or the way our democracies work. With the current COVID context, more than ever, they need to be resilient and able to adapt to these challenges. Still many are able to turn these c...
Beyond the EU
February 12, 2021 19:49 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBGoing outside the EU borders, is for many European companies, including SMEs, a challenge but also an exciting opportunity in terms of accessing markets, increasing business competitiveness, finding new business partnerships, boosting innovation and technological added value, creating new jobs. Moreover, the COVID-19 outbreak has profoundly impacted global value chains putting at test international trade. Would you like to learn how to go beyond the EU with your business? This episode will ...
Think local to act global
February 12, 2021 19:48 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBIn 2050, two thirds of the world population will live in towns, consuming over 70% of energy and emitting just as much greenhouse gases. As city populations grow, the demand for services but also pressure on resources will increase. This episode focuses on green, digital and intelligent cities that have integrated in their DNA the need for change. It will highlight how forward-looking cities help their citizens and businesses to thrive. With: Pekka Timonen, Mayor of Lahti (European Gre...
Social innovation: your new fave fashion brand
February 12, 2021 19:47 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBOne of the things that makes Europeans proud, is our social market economy. In this context, social innovators provide answers on how to reconcile the green and digital transition with social considerations and economic growth. In this episode we will show you how to become competitive, by fostering sustainable behaviours and new business models. Building on stories of the leading European social innovators, the episode will discuss sustainable fashion with 3 inspiring entrepreneurs. Wit...
Hey, what’s up(skilling)?
February 12, 2021 19:45 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBThe full picture of Europe’s economy post-COVID is still unknown but one thing is certain – recovering from the crisis while building a competitive industry will hinge on the quality of our workforce. In the next five years alone, 120 million Europeans will have to upskill or reskill to meet the challenges of the fast-moving digital and greed decade. This episode will discuss the need to close down the skills gap in the EU and ensure workers, companies and the next EU generation can embrace ...
Let’s cluster all together!
February 12, 2021 19:44 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBThis episode will discuss the importance of cooperation – either via industrial alliances or clusters. Both help Europe meet policy goals, while helping involved companies master the digital and green transitions, and build global competitive advantage. But what is the reality of such cooperation? And how it creates real opportunities for participating businesses? Tune in to learn more. With: Antonio Novo Guerrero, President of the European Cluster Alliance Bianca Dragomir, CEO of Cle...
Brick by brick
February 12, 2021 19:41 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBEstablished industries are as important for EU industry, as the new kids on the block. The construction, renovation and building industries are a very good example of what it takes to face the industrial and social challenges, and turn them into opportunities. To deliver on Europe’s recent Renovation Wave initiative, big efforts are needed to renovate and seriously limit the carbon foot-print of the existing buildings. On the other hand, green should also be affordable. This episode will dis...
The Double G factor: Green Growth to power the EU in the 2020s
February 12, 2021 19:39 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBGreen technologies will be a key element to make the EU’s growth compatible with its ambitious climate targets. The development and integration of these technologies across industry will allow Europe to become a trailblazer in the green transition around the world, while ensuring our green commitments go hand in hand with our competitiveness. This episode will discuss the case of few specific and important sectors (chemicals, Energy Intensive Industries) and specific green technologies that ...
Do you speak AI?
February 12, 2021 19:37 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBAdvanced technologies will be the seedbed for the EU’s productivity, competitiveness and economic growth. A key factor of success will be the implementation of top of the edge technologies in day-to-day industry practices. This episode will focus on the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence and how can SMEs translate it into actionable, operational business opportunities. With: Philipp Slusallek, Director of Strategy, Confederation of Laboratories for Artificial Intelligence...
Teaser "Opportunities"
February 03, 2021 21:37 - 1 minute - 1.82 MBThis official EU Industry Days podcast series lays out the opportunities arising from the post-COVID reality and industrial transformation. By inviting industry insiders, we give you a unique opportunity to understand the latest economic and technological trends, challenges but mostly opportunities for European companies. With its Industrial Strategy, the EU builds a business-case for its industry to lead the way in the twin green and digital transitions. Curious to hear examples? Tune in to ...