23 September, Luxembourg
BOOSTING SKILLS FOR A COMPETITIVE EUROPE
Moderated by Avanti Sharm, Director of Artificial Intelligencce & Growth, Workshop4Me
9.00–9.30
Registration & refreshments
9.30–9.40
Welcome & opening remarks
Speaker Merete Clausen, Deputy Chief Executive, European Investment Fund
9.40–10.00
Keynote speech
Speaker Lisa Hehenberger, Dean of ESADE
10.00–10.45
Closing Europe's skills gap: policy, financing & the next generation Featuring perspectives from: the European Commission, the European Investment Bank, The European Investment Fund and young student representation.
10.45–11.15
Coffee break
11.15–12.00
Building Europe's digital skills: education, innovation & opportunity Featuring perspectives from: an EdTech company, an EdTech equity fund manager and panellist Rehana Schwinninger-Ladak, Head of Unit 'Interative Technologies, Digital for Culture and Education'', European Commission.
12.00–12.45
Building the spaces for learning: financing student housing & training infrastructure Discusses Featuring perspectives from: infrastructure fund manager dedicated to student housing, European Investment Fund officer and panellist Tatiana Bosteels, Senior Economist, European Investment Bank.
12.45–14.00
Networking lunch
14.00–14.45
Backing the changemakers: how impact funds scale skills, education & opportunity Featuring perspectives from: panellists Lara Viada, Managing Partner, Creas; and Marie-Christine Levet, Founding Partner, Educapital. Moderated by Cyril Gouiffes, Head of Social Impact Unit, European Investment Fund.
14.45–15.15
Coffee break
15.15–16.00
Turning guarantees into opportunity: expanding access to skills & education finance Explores Featuring perspectives from: selected financial intermediaries currently implementing the InvestEU Skills & Education guarantees and panellist Hugo Pinto de Abreau, Policy Officer, European Commission. Moderated by the European Investment Fund representative.
16.00–16.45
EIF signatures ceremony & concluding speech Speaker Merete Clausen, Deputy Chief Executive, European Investment Fund
16.45–17.45
Cocktail
9.30-9.40
Welcome & opening remarks Skills and education as a catalyst for competitiveness
the EIB Group as a financing partner for Europe’s skills ecosystem.
TBD
Event Venue
Chamber of Commerce
7 Rue Alcide de Gasperi, 1615 Kirchberg, Luxembourg
Welcome to Luxembourg
Welcome to a city with a rich history and diverse culture. Located in the heart of Europe, it features a mix of modern and medieval architecture. Luxembourg offers a blend of scenic parks and historic sites for visitors to explore.
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In the Kirchberg district, close to the city center and various major European institutions, this Luxembourgish hotel pays meticulous attention to every detail. Enjoy unforgettable cuisine that blends international recipes with Mediterranean flair.
Novotel Luxembourg
Located in the historic center of Luxembourg City. Immerse yourselves in picturesque squares, historic architecture, and vibrant cultural venues that shape experiences in the city centre. Centrally located, our hotel offers easy access to landmarks, such as the Neimënster Abbey and beautiful views at the Chemin de la Corniche.
Sofitel Luxembourg
The Sofitel Grand Ducal, a 5-star hotel overlooking the centrally located Petrusse Valley and the historic heart of Luxembourg. The hotel is conveniently situated in the city centre, close to the railway station and to Luxembourg's business and entertainment highlights.
Moxy Luxembourg Airport
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