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Invitation to ENGAGE.EU High-Level Innovation Dialogue in Brussels

Shaping Europe’s Future: Connecting Higher Education, Industry, and Policy for A Competitive Workforce

The ENGAGE.EU Alliance cordially invites you to join us for an exclusive innovation dialogue that will shape the future of European competitiveness and workforce development.

Date: Monday, 22 September 2025
Time: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Neth-ER Office, Rue d’Arlon 22, Brussels

Europe faces unprecedented challenges in maintaining its competitive edge in an increasingly dynamic global economy. The Draghi Report has underscored the urgent need for Europe to transform its economic model through enhanced investment in skills, innovation, and financial ecosystems. The European Commission’s Competitiveness Compass provides a strategic framework for this transformation. Join us to gain fresh perspectives from leading experts, share your insights, and contribute to the discussion on the fundamental question:

How does social innovation power Europe’s competitiveness and performance in its digital, green, and resilience transitions?

This dynamic innovation dialogue will feature expert panel discussions with leading academics and policy researchers, interactive exchanges between stakeholders from diverse sectors, open dialogue addressing Europe’s most pressing economic challenges, and networking opportunities with key decision-makers and thought leaders. The key discussion areas of this dialogue are the European Economic Transformation, Value-Driven Innovation, and Future Workforce Development.

Distinguished Panel Experts

Prof. Dr. Anna Salomons
Tilburg University 
Labor economics and technological change

Prof. Dr. Frédéric Cherbonnier
Université Toulouse Capitole
European economic policy 

Prof. Dr. Bertil Tungodden
Norwegian School of Economics, NHH
Economic development and social progress

The panel experts will provide insights on: 

  • Technology and Labour Market Transitions that balance competitive transformations with social standards.
  • Economic Policy and Institutional Analysis to assess the effectiveness of the competitiveness compass as policy instrument.
  • Fairness and Social Choice to evaluate whether European Values of social justice and equitable development are taken into account in competitiveness measures.

RSVP Required

Please confirm your attendance by September 10th by contacting: Ruurd Bruin (bruin@uni-mannheim.de) Space is limited for this high-level dialogue. Light refreshments will be provided