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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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The Story of the Single Market

2022/02/10

Wrapping 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 seen today, notably by young people, indeed whether they take it for granted and whether its benefits still shine through, what obstacles or challenges it is facing today. With: Pascal Lamy, French, former Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Commissioner for Trade under the Commission presidency of Romano Prodi, Head of Cabinet of Commission President Jacques Delors and currently the Honorary President of the think tank Notre Europe. Anja Fortuna, Slovenian, Vice-President of the European Youth Forum See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Role of Networking Organizations

2022/02/07

In 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 Division Deutsches Industrie- und Hammelskammertag, Brussels See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Universities, Job Markets, Entrepreneurship

2022/02/04

Universities 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 Kristina Dimova, Bachelor Student at Sofia University and Aspiring Journalist, winner of the SME Assembly 2021 Youth Essay Competition Koen De Bosschere, Founder & Academic coordinator of DO! Centre for Student Entrepreneurship at Ghent University See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Businesses and Young People

2022/02/04

Giving 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Opportunities of the Social Economy

2022/02/04

Parts 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, representing Som Energia Alexandra Debaisieux, Delegated Director-General of Railcoop Alyssa Jade McDonald-Bärtl, Board Member of CGIAR System See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Reinvention, Resilience and Cooperation

2022/02/03

In 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 Mineral Water in Spain Pierre Diebolt, General Director at NUVISAN pharmaceuticals in France See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beyond the EU

2022/02/02

Facing disruption in strategic value chains, unstable geopolitical balance, and the ongoing health crisis, the EU has issued an updated industrial policy strategy in March 2021 to adapt to a COVID-19 world, and of course: many other actors around the globe are responding as well with new strategies to support their economic and industrial sectors. That is why, in this episode of the podcast series “Unlocking the Future”, the EU industrial policy correspondents based in the European Union Delegations in Beijing, Washington DC, London, Tokyo, and Singapore have been invited to shed light on how their host countries and regions are adapting their industrial policies. With: Frank Schmiedel, International Relations Officer, China Philippe de Taxis du Poet, Programme Manager, Co-manager of the EU-Japan Centre for industrial cooperation, Japan Eike Klapper, Policy and International Relations Officer, USA Justyna Lawkniczak, DG GROW Counsellor, EU Delegation to the UK Isabella Pirolo, International Relations Officer, Singapore See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Reshoring and Relocating

2022/02/01

Amid 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Young Entrepreneurs in the Green Economy

2022/01/28

As 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Resilience and Transformation in Construction

2022/01/28

In 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Next Generation for the next innovation?

2021/02/12

Young 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 challenges into opportunities, for them and for others. They represent new, fresh thinking, and new way to do things: create business, bring added value to the society and to the planet. The last episode of the series puts young people in the driver’s seat. Meet some inspiring young Europeans who show what it means to be the next EU generation. With: Flavio Proietti Pantosti, Project OFFICINE ITALIA Deborah Somorin, Empower the Family Jean Guo, Cofounder of Konexio Lucie Basch, Co-founder and Chief Expansion Officer of Too Good To Go See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beyond the EU

2021/02/12

Going 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 shed light specific instruments set up by the EU to help businesses use the opportunities offered by the Asian markets. With: Philippe de Taxis du Poët, Managing Director of the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Marta Sanna, Administrator and Managing Director of Smartimport Renzo Isler, Head of the EU SME Centre in Beijing Nele Cornelis, Executive Director of EuroCham Singapore Chris Humphrey, Executive Director EU-ASEAN Business Council See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.