EUTechSovereignty2025 is one of the flagship international events during the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the field of technology development. It is co-organized by the Polish Chamber of Commerce for High Technology and the University of Warsaw – Poland’s leading institution in H2020 and Horizon Europe – in collaboration with top scientific and industrial stakeholders.

This high-level forum will gather key representatives of the European high-tech ecosystem, including:

  • High-tech industries and technology providers
  • Research and scientific institutions
  • Engineering and professional associations
  • European partnerships and networks
  • Policymakers and experts in innovation and tech policy
  • Beneficiaries of EU Research & Innovation Framework Programmes

Speakers and Special Guests

We are expecting the participation of senior officials from the European Commission, national ministries and agencies responsible for research, innovation, and technological development, including:

  • Ministry of Economic Development and Technology
  • Ministry of Digital Affairs
  • Ministry of Science and Higher Education
  • Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy

We are honored to welcome Ms. Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, as our Special Guest.

Focus and Objectives

The event will explore the EU Strategy for Technological Sovereignty, focusing on digital and frontier technologies. Discussions will center on evaluating the effectiveness of Horizon Europe in supporting these strategic goals and shaping the vision for the upcoming 10th EU Framework Programme.

EUTechSovereignty2025 aims to serve as a platform for defining concrete actions toward strengthening the EU's technological independence and securing its long-term competitiveness in the global tech landscape.

Linked Event

The conference is directly linked with the National Knowledge Valorisation Day, held on the same day – 27 May 2025, and organized in collaboration with the European Commission (DG Research & Innovation) as part of the ongoing EU-wide campaign on knowledge valorisation.