Europe has been a key contributor to the development of modern computing, inventing fundamental hardware and software technologies, and growing highly successful companies with worldwide reach. But in a new era of AI and Cloud computing, how can Europe redefine its approach and put itself at the forefront of computing innovation and success?

This panel will debate the European approach to computing and how RISC-V can be a powerful tool for delivering an innovative, successful, and uniquely European vision of the future of computing.

What is the vision of European computing sovereignty, and to what extent is this becoming reality?
What is the role of the policy makers on the European strategy and the relative influence of European organizations, national entities and venture capitals/investors?
What are the main differences between the US, Asia, and Europe in terms of sustainability of the industrial ecosystem?
How do the laws and rules of Europe influence our success?
What are the technologies and applications Europe needs to deliver?
Where are its strengths and high potential application spaces?
How can we close the gap regarding maximizing the technology transfer between research/academia to industry?
How can we train the highly skilled workers needed?
What is the balance between addressing domestic needs and an international market?

Moderator:
Florian Wolhrab - Open Hardware Foundation

Panelists:
Georgi Kuzmanov - Chips-JU
Sachiko Muto - Open Forum Europe
Enrico Sangiorgi - Chips-IT
Edward Wilford - OMDIA
Fabien Piuzzi - Scaleway