Fireside chat – Is Europe able and willing to innovate?
The EU aims to become a lead player in new technologies on the world stage. However, especially in the technology sector new proposals take years to pass through the EU legislative process that they risk becoming outdated by the time they enter into force. Digital skills and access to data are two of the key ingredients for the development of new technologies. Is the EU able to innovate in time to become a major global player? Are Member States willing to take steps to allow the EU to advance a common innovation policy if this means ceding certain decision-making powers? What do the high profile anti-trust cases in the EU tell us about Europe’s ability to compete internationally?
![Moderator: Brian Hayes](https://www.fintech2019.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Hayes-Brian-650x650.png)
Moderator: Brian Hayes
Member of the European Parliament
![Michael D'Arcy](https://www.fintech2019.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/dArcy-Michael-650x650.png)
Michael D'Arcy
Minister of State, Department of Finance, Ireland
![Joachim Schwerin](https://www.fintech2019.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Joachim-Schwering-website.jpg)
Joachim Schwerin
Principal Economist, DG Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SME's, European Commission
![Michael Cocoman](https://www.fintech2019.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Michael-Cocoman-website.jpg)
Michael Cocoman
Global Head of Regulatory, Stripe
![Karin Dohm](https://www.fintech2019.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Karin-Dohm-website.jpg)
Karin Dohm
Managing Director, Global Head of Government & Regulatory Affairs
![Damien Perillat](https://www.fintech2019.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Damien-Perillat-website.jpg)
Damien Perillat
Director for Southern Europe, PayPal