The Next Big Thing
Jun 3, 2026
4:30 PM5:00 PM
Ecosystem Growth
Europe and the AI Race: Can We Win?
Juan José Güemes BarriosIE UniversitySenior Vicepresident of Strategy and Corporate Development & Chairman Entrepreneurship and Innovation CenterGonzalo Martínez De AzagraCardumen CapitalGeneral PartnerJose Del BarrioSamaipataManaging Partner
Description
Europe has emerged as a global leader in AI regulation, but its ability to compete in development, adoption, and scale remains an open question. This session will explore Europe’s position in the global AI race, examining the interplay between policy, data access, and the strength of its entrepreneurial ecosystem. It will assess whether Europe can translate its foundations into competitive advantage, and what it will take to accelerate innovation, attract talent, and build globally leading AI companies.