Permanent Representation of Estonia to the European Union
(Rue Guimard 11/13, 1040 Brussels, Belgium)
13:30 – 14:00 Doors open, welcome coffee
14:00 – 14:30 Opening remarks
14:30 – 15:15 Panel Discussion: How do TEFs and AI Factories s actually translate into competitive advantage for European companies?
Europe has made significant investments in advanced digital and research infrastructure, including Testing and Experimentation Facilities (TEFs) and AI Factories. Despite this, many companies continue to face difficulties in accessing, effectively using, and deriving tangible value from these resources.
This panel explores the gap between infrastructure and real industrial impact, and what is required to turn Europe’s investments into measurable competitiveness.
Speakers to be confirmed.
15:15 – 15:45 Coffee break
15:45 – 16:15 Company lightning pitches: Innovation in Practice
Speakers to be confirmed.
16:15 – 16:45 Panel Discussion: Energy Security in the Digital Age: Resilience, Partnerships, and Preparedness
As Europe’s energy systems become more digital, interconnected, and intelligent, they are also becoming more exposed to cyber risks, technological failures, geopolitical dependencies, and crisis situations. Strengthening energy security today means balancing efficiency with resilience, national priorities with regional cooperation, and innovation with preparedness.
This panel explores how Europe can improve crisis readiness, strengthen strategic partnerships, secure smart grids, and better use advanced technologies such as AI and simulation to protect critical energy infrastructure.
Speakers to be confirmed.
16:45 – 17:00 Closing remarks
17:00 – 19:00 AIRE Club Pre-Summit Matchmaking
Banner photo: Renee Altrov, Brand Estonia
