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The Technology Sovereignty Package in Practice

The Technology Sovereignty Package in Practice: The EU's Semiconductor Angle
Kilian Gross

Kilian Gross

Director C DG Connect – Enabling & Emerging Technologies

Director at the European Commission (DG CNECT), leading some of Europe’s most strategic technology portfolios: supercomputing and AI gigafactories, quantum strategy and future Quantum Act, and the EU Chips Act / microelectronics policy. Previously a key architect and lead executor of the EU AI Act.
A central EU figure shaping sovereignty across AI, quantum, and semiconductors.

Sessions

Theatre - Main stage Talk

12:45–13:00

Opening & Welcome

Introduction to agenda and objectives of the day by the European Commission.

Speaker
Kilian Gross

Kilian Gross

Director C DG Connect – Enabling & Emerging Technologies
Theatre - Main stage Panel

13:00–13:35

Silicon Sovereignty: Securing Europe's Chip Future

Panel discussion with MEPs and Presidency on the future of the EU Semiconductor ecosystem.

Speaker
Oliver SCHENK

Oliver Schenk

Member of European Parliament
Kilian Gross

Kilian Gross

Director C DG Connect – Enabling & Emerging Technologies
Moderator
Silvana Muscella

Silvana Muscella

CEO of Trust-IT, ALLPROS.eu Technical Coordinator

Join us at The Technology Sovereignty Package in Practice

4 Nov 2026 – 5 Nov 2026