Slush Side Event: Regulations, compliance and tech – Oh My! The future of Europe’s digital economy

What will the future of Europe's digital economy look like and who will shape it? In a world where the choices made by policymakers can significantly shape the trajectory and growth of the technology industry, this event aims to bridge the gap and foster a deeper understanding between these two key stakeholders.

November 30, 2023 at 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Event Space, Maria 01, Lapinlahdenkatu 16, 00180 Helsinki, Finland

In the last five years, the European Commission has introduced more than 50 legislative proposals that directly impact the digital community. Against this backdrop, the question arises: How can innovation continue to thrive and remain competitive while also staying compliant with these regulatory developments?

Join us as we delve into the world of Regulation Technologies (RegTech), a pioneering concept that promises to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and provide a path for technology-enabled progress without sacrificing compliance. At the event, we will explore how technology communities can navigate the world of regulation and how the EU’s regulatory developments affect the innovation and competitiveness of the digital community.

By joining us at the event, you will also be the first to hear the key findings from a new report titled “Enabling responsible use of technology at scale – Why Europe needs a regulatory technology innovation ecosystem”.

This is a hybrid event. Both onsite and online participants need to register to the event.

Programme

14.30	Coffee and Finnish pulla
	Live stream begins
15.00	Opening remarks Kristine Alanko, Specialist, Sitra
15.10	Keynote Official launch of the report “Enabling the responsible use of technology at scale – Why Europe needs a regulatory technology innovation ecosystem” Paul Fehlinger, Affiliate, Harvard
15.30	Panel discussion “How can the European tech community navigate the world of regulation?” Heikki Pitkänen, CEO AND FOUNDER OF Lean Entries – Digital Regulatory Runways Jussi Sainiemi, Partner, Voima Ventures Karen Melchior, Member of the European ParliamenT YLWA REIN, Public Policy Manager, Wolt Moderator: Taru Rastas, Senior Lead, Sitra
16.30	Keynote Douglas Hickey, Ambassador of the United States of America
16.40	Closing remarks Kristo Lehtonen, director of Fair Data Economy, Sitra
	Live stream ends
16.50	Reception
18.30	Event ends

Onsite participants can kick off the program at 14:30 with networking over coffee and traditional Finnish pulla. We’d love for you to join us for the reception afterward, where we’ll be offering sparkling beverages and snacks.

Online participants, your event starts at 15:00 and continues until the conclusion of the final speech.