ECCC Foundation was invited and took part in the Digital Assembly 2022 – A Closer Look at the Digital Future, co-organized by the European Commission and the French Presidency on June 21 and 22, 2022.
Given the uncertain circumstances in the world currently, Europe is confronted with questions about its positioning regarding securing European values, addressing societal challenges in the most effective way, and ensuring prosperity and opportunities for European citizens. Throughout difficult circumstances like the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has proven it can keep societies and economics going, while also maintaining the promise of breakthroughs in health, energy, and mobility. However, increasing reliance on technology has highlighted Europe’s dependencies on other regions for raw materials, energy, and crucial components.
The Digital Assembly 2022 conference delved into these key issues and tried to discover answers for the future. The conference started with four workshops, followed by the plenary session, which featured a range of high-level and inspirational speakers from the digital sector, policy makers and academia.