European R&I for Enhanced Competitiveness

In a rapidly changing world, with increasing pressure on the sustainable prosperity and competitiveness of Europe, the arrival of a new European Commission ushers in an evolved set of political guidelines for shaping the continued prosperity of the European Union’s strength and unity in the years ahead. Community & democratic values, security, and resilience are key components in the new plan presented by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in 2024. Investment, efficient implementation, and impactful measures are needed to ensure the perpetuation of Europe’s social model and market economy in a continually shifting geo- political and economic world.

The 9th edition of the NTNU European Conference focuses on the challenges and opportunities ahead. Participants will explore how the evolution of the guidelines and priorities set out by the Commission together with the potential of technology as a facilitating tool can shape the future for European civil society and competitiveness on the global stage. More specifically, within the strategic thematic areas: Civil security, Communities, and Ocean & Coast.