IPFA Events

Event Start:

23 Apr 2026 05:00 PM

Event End:

23 Apr 2026 07:30 PM

Location:

Brussels, Belgium

Event Summary:

IPFA Future Leaders Network Continental Europe

Ensuring Europe's Independence: Industry, Raw Materials, Energy

With Europe's strategic autonomy increasingly under the spotlight, ensuring independence in critical sectors such as industry, raw materials, and energy has become paramount. This event will explore viable pathways to achieve resilience and self-sufficiency in these key areas. Through breakout rooms, participants will engage with industry leaders on the steps necessary to secure Europe's future in these sectors.

Agenda:

Keynote Address: Geopolitical and Economic Developments in Europe

- Erik Joly, Chief Economist, ABN AMRO

Breakout Rooms:

Room 1: Industrial Resilience, Innovation and Technology / Securing Raw Material Supplies and Sustainability

- Lorenzo Casullo, European Regional Director, Ricardo

Room 2: Framework for Energy Independence and Energy Projects

- Simon De Clercq, Research Lead, Aurora Energy Research

Event Details

Registration: 5.00pm

Event begins: 5.30pm

Keynote: 5.45pm

Breakout Rooms: 6.00pm

Networking: 7:00-9:00pm

Format: Keynote address, breakout rooms followed by a networking reception

Address: NautaDutilh offices, Ch. de la Hulpe 120, 1000 Brussels

Our Future Leaders Network is inclusive for all, and we encourage all backgrounds, ages, ethnicities and genders to join.

Hosts

Organisation:

NautaDutilh N.V.

Fees

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IPFA Member

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Currency

Euro

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Public sector

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Euro

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