The day in motion
Sessions
Opening remarks
Merete Clausen, European Investment Fund
Keynote speech
Lisa Hehenberger, Esade Business School
Closing Europe's skills gap: policy, financing & the next generation
Antoaneta Angelova Krasteva, European Commission
Lucia Brajkovic, European Investment Bank
Theodor Grassos, European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training
Daciana Pop, European Students' Union
Moderated by Minerva Elias, European Investment Fund
Building Europe's digital skills: education, innovation & opportunity
Rehana Schwinninger-Ladak, European Commission
Benoit Wirz, Brighteye Ventures
Dr. Sievert Weiss, Amboss
Mame Absa Diagne, University of Rennes, Empowering Equity Academy Alumna
Moderated by Charlotte Delabre, European Investment Fund
Building the spaces for learning: financing student housing & training infrastructure
Tatiana Bosteels, European Investment Fund
Edit Lakatos, European Commission
Maja Gozdowska, Erasmus Student Network
Flaminia Mazzitelli, Investire SGR
Moderated by José Cabrita, European Investment Fund
Backing the changemakers: how impact funds scale skills, education & opportunity
Lara Viada, Creas
Marie-Christine Levet, Educapital
Arnaud Gracieux, Hupso
Daryl Cheah, Zen Educate
Moderated by Cyril Gouiffes, European Investment Fund
Turning guarantees into opportunity: expanding access to skills & education finance
Christian Dubarry, Bpifrance
Daniela Bock, Erste Bank und Sparkasse
Gatis Sniedzins, Altum
Hugo Pinto de Abreu, European Commission
João Magalhães, Code for All
Moderated by Ferdinand Wollenberg, European Investment Fund
Turning guarantees into opportunity: expanding access to skills & education finance
Christian Dubarry, Bpifrance
Daniela Bock, Erste Bank und Sparkasse
Gatis Sniedzins, Altum
Hugo Pinto de Abreu, European Commission
João Magalhães, Code for All
Moderated by Ferdinand Wollenberg, European Investment Fund
23 September, Luxembourg
BOOSTING SKILLS FOR A COMPETITIVE EUROPE
The Agenda
Moderated by Avanti Sharma, Director of Artificial Intelligence & Growth - Workshop4Me
9.00–9.30
Registration & refreshments
9.30–9.40
Welcome & opening remarks
Merete Clausen, Deputy Chief Executive - EIF
9.40–10.00
Keynote speech
Lisa Hehenberger, Dean - Esade Business School
10.00–10.45
Closing Europe's skills gap: policy, financing & the next generation
Antoaneta Angelova Krasteva, Director for Policy Strategy, Country Intelligence and Youth – European Commission Lucia Brajkovic, Education and Public Research - EIB Theodor Grassos - European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training Daciana Pop - European Students' Union Moderated by Minerva Elias, Head of Unit, Innovation & Social Impact - EIF
10.45–11.15
Coffee break
11.15–12.00
Building Europe's digital skills: education, innovation & opportunity
Rehana Schwinninger-Ladak, Deputy Director for Data & Head of Unit Interactive Technologies, Digital for Culture and Education - European Commission
Benoit Wirz, Founding Partner - Brighteye Ventures Dr. Sievert Weiss, Co-Founder & Medical Director - Amboss Mame Absa Diagne, PhD student - University of Rennes, Empowering Equity Academy Alumna
Moderated by Charlotte Delabre, Pre-Seed, Seed & Early Stage - EIF
12.00–12.45
Building the spaces for learning: financing student housing & training infrastructure
Tatiana Bosteels, Senior Economist - EIB Edit Lakatos, Policy Officer, Housing Task Force - European Commission Maja Gozdowska - Erasmus Student Network Flaminia Mazzitelli, Social Infrastructure - Investire SGR Moderated by José Cabrita, Head of Unit, Sustainable Infrastructure - EIF
12.45–14.00
Networking lunch
14.00–14.45
Backing the changemakers: how impact funds scale skills, education & opportunity
Lara Viada, Managing Partner - Creas
Marie-Christine Levet, Founding Partner - Educapital Arnaud Gracieux, CEO – Hupso Daryl Cheah, VP Supply and Operations – Zen Educate
Moderated by Cyril Gouiffes, Head of Social Impact Unit - EIF
14.45–15.15
Coffee break
15.15–16.00
Turning guarantees into opportunity: expanding access to skills & education finance
Christian Dubarry, Director Europe - Bpifrance Daniela Bock, Social Banking - Erste Bank und Sparkasse
Gatis Sniedzins, Product Business Development - Altum
Hugo Pinto de Abreu, Policy Officer - European Commission
João Magalhães, Co-Founder & CEO - Code for All
Moderated by Ferdinand Wollenberg, Guarantee Solutions - Alternative Lenders, Skills & Education - EIF
16.00–16.45
EIF signatures ceremony & concluding speech
Merete Clausen, Deputy Chief Executive - EIF Ioannis Tsakiris, Vice-President - EIB Antoaneta Angelova Krasteva, Director for Policy Strategy, Country Intelligence and Youth – European Commission
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.
Mama Shelter
145 playful rooms, ranging from 17sqm to 31sqm, are designed by the Mama Design Studio, led by Benjamin El Doghaïli, to offer you true Luxembourgish cocoons. Comfort, enjoyment, and high-tech equipment come together in each room to ensure you have a peaceful night's sleep.
Melia Luxembourg
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
A stylish and contemporary hotel located adjacent to Luxembourg Airport, offering a vibrant and convenient stay with contemporary social spaces, a lively bar, and comfortable, well-designed rooms. With excellent transport connections nearby, the hotel ensures easy access to Luxembourg City’s business districts as well as its cultural and leisure attractions.
