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 ind...
Latest episodes
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15 min
The Story of the Single Market
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 o…
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15 min
The Role of Networking Organizations
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…
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25 min
Universities, Job Markets, Entrepreneurship
Universities educate but also prepare young people for the job market through initiatives like hackathons, career and networking sessions, sponsorships and internship programmes. D…
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22 min
Businesses and Young People
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 businesse…
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14 min
The Opportunities of the Social Economy
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,…
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12 min
Reinvention, Resilience and Cooperation
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 indus…
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17 min
Beyond the EU
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…
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34 min
Reshoring and Relocating
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? Thi…
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16 min
Young Entrepreneurs in the Green Economy
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 ethic…
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13 min
Resilience and Transformation in Construction
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,…
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26 min
The Next Generation for the next innovation?
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 techn…
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21 min
Beyond the EU
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 compet…
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22 min
Think local to act global
In 2050, two thirds of the world population will live in towns, consuming over 70% of energy and emitting just as much greenhouse gases. As city populations grow, the demand for se…
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23 min
Social innovation: your new fave fashion brand
One of the things that makes Europeans proud, is our social market economy. In this context, social innovators provide answers on how to reconcile the green and digital transition…
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24 min
Hey, what’s up(skilling)?
The full picture of Europe’s economy post-COVID is still unknown but one thing is certain – recovering from the crisis while building a competitive industry will hinge on the quali…
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20 min
Let’s cluster all together!
This episode will discuss the importance of cooperation – either via industrial alliances or clusters. Both help Europe meet policy goals, while helping involved companies master t…
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23 min
Brick by brick
Established industries are as important for EU industry, as the new kids on the block. The construction, renovation and building industries are a very good example of what it takes…
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20 min
The Double G factor: Green Growth to power the EU in the 2020s
Green technologies will be a key element to make the EU’s growth compatible with its ambitious climate targets. The development and integration of these technologies across industr…
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22 min
Do you speak AI?
Advanced technologies will be the seedbed for the EU’s productivity, competitiveness and economic growth. A key factor of success will be the implementation of top of the edge tech…
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1 min
Teaser "Opportunities"
This official EU Industry Days podcast series lays out the opportunities arising from the post-COVID reality and industrial transformation. By inviting industry insiders, we give y…