This is special episode, recording of a webinar by the Future of Technology Institute.

In a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, Europe faces critical decisions about its technological future. Our first episode was recorded on the week President Trump announced unprecedented tariffs on the rest of the world and bringing an even greater sense of urgency.

We discuss the future of European Tech, the challenges startups face, the problems with how Europe invests and the changes we urgently need. This Episode's guests:

• ​Agata C. Hidalgo - European Affairs Lead, France Digitale
• ​Ashish Mohite - Co-founder & CTO, Hyperion Robotics
• ​Felix Styma - Managing Partner, iconomy & Senior Advisor at the Innovate Europe Foundation (IE.F)
• ​Pierre-Carl Langlais - Co-founder, pleias

If you want to learn more about the challenges facing European tech, and the changes needed to support the continent's innovators, check out the Future of Technology Institute's report Breaking down barriers to growth for tech and AI startups in Europe at https://futureinstitute.tech/

This podcast is in an experimental phase. We are trying different formats, always prioritizing deep insights and rich discussion. We welcome all comments and suggestions - please email us at [email protected] or reach out on Linkedin.