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08 June 2026 \u2013 AIRE Club #53 in Brussels<\/b><\/h3>\n

Europe Cannot Afford Blind Experimentation \u2013 AI Ecosystems Shaping Energy Security and Corporate Strategy<\/h3>\n

Permanent Representation of Estonia to the European Union <\/b>(Rue Guimard 11\/13, 1040 Brussels, Belgium)<\/p>\n

13:30 \u2013 14:00<\/b>\u00a0Doors open, welcome coffee<\/h3>\n

14:00 \u2013 14:30<\/b>\u00a0Opening remarks<\/h3>\n

Prof. Tiit Land<\/strong>, Rector, TalTech, Tallinn University of Technology<\/p>\n

H.E. Helen Kaljul\u00e4te<\/strong>, Ambassador of Estonia to Belgium and Luxembourg<\/p>\n

Katre Eljas<\/strong>, Head of AI<\/strong> and R<\/strong>obotics E<\/strong>stonia AIRE<\/p>\n

Malgorzata Nikowska<\/strong>,\u00a0Head of Unit in AI Office,\u00a0Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Policy Coordination in DG CNECT of the European Commission<\/p>\n

\u00a014:30 \u2013 15:15 <\/b>Panel\u00a0Discussion:<\/b>\u00a0How do TEFs, EDIHs and <\/b>AI\u00a0Factories<\/b>\u00a0s\u00a0actually translate\u00a0into competitive advantage for European companies?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Europe has made significant investments in advanced digital and research infrastructure, including Testing and Experimentation Facilities (TEFs) and AI Factories. Despite this, many companies\u00a0continue to\u00a0face\u00a0difficulties\u00a0in accessing, effectively using, and deriving tangible value from these resources.<\/p>\n

This panel explores the gap between infrastructure and real industrial impact, and what is\u00a0required\u00a0to turn Europe\u2019s investments into measurable competitiveness.<\/p>\n

Petra Dalunde<\/strong>,\u00a0Head of AI Ecosystem and Policy, Mimer AI Factory, Sweden<\/p>\n

Stig Marthinsen<\/strong>,\u00a0Head of Oceanopolis EDIH, Norway<\/p>\n

Malgorzata Nikowska<\/strong>, Head of Unit in AI Office, Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Policy Coordination in DG CNECT, European Commission<\/p>\n

Thomas De Meester, <\/strong>System Engineer and Innovation Manager at IMEC, Deputy coordinator of CitCom.ai TEF, Belgium<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator:<\/strong>\u00a0Karin Jancykova<\/strong>, Head of FactoryXChange EDIH, Ireland<\/p>\n

15:15 \u2013 15:45<\/b>\u00a0Coffee break<\/h3>\n

15:45 \u2013 16:15<\/b>\u00a0Company lightning pitches:\u00a0Innovation in Practice<\/b><\/h3>\n

Ants Vill<\/strong>, CEO & Co-founder of Bisly<\/span><\/p>\n

More speakers to be confirmed<\/p>\n

16:15 \u2013 16:45 <\/b>Panel Discussion:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0Energy Security in the Digital Age: Resilience, Partnerships, and Preparedness<\/b><\/h3>\n

As Europe\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Kadri Simson,\u00a0<\/strong>Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University<\/p>\n

Kristian Ruby, <\/strong>Secretary General, the Union of the Electricity Industry (EURELECTRIC)<\/p>\n

Moderator: Einari Kisel<\/strong>,\u00a0\u00a0Professor of Practice on Energy Policies, Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Energy Advisor to the Ministry of Climate<\/p>\n

More speakers to be announced<\/p>\n

16:45 \u2013 17:00<\/b>\u00a0Closing remarks<\/h3>\n

17:00 \u2013 19:00<\/b>\u00a0AIRE Club Pre-Summit Matchmaking<\/h3>\n

Host and Moderator:
\nEvelin Ebruk, <\/strong>Customer Relationship Manager at AI<\/strong> and R<\/strong>obotics E<\/strong>stonia AIRE<\/p>\n

Registration is open until\u00a01st of June.<\/strong>
\nInformation may also be shared with other colleagues and stakeholders interested in the topic. As the number of places is limited, we kindly encourage you to register at your earliest convenience.<\/p>\n

Banner photo: Renee Altrov, Brand Estonia<\/p>\n