Davos 2019 - Press Conference: How competitive is Europe in the global innovation race?
Channel: World Economic Forum
Date: 2019-02-05

While China and the United States are widely seen to be competing in key areas of the Fourth Industrial Revolution like Artificial Intelligence, Europe still needs to overcome serious challenges, including lagging investment and a global war on talent, with demand for new skill sets changing rapidly. To be competitive in the global innovation race, bold actions across Europe are required: A new report by the World Economic Forum, its project partners, and the Digital Leaders of Europe highlights game changers and proposes concrete ideas for implementation.

Speakers:
- Klaus Hommels, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lakestar Advisors, Germany.
- Martina Larkin, Head of Regional Agenda, Europe and Eurasia; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum.
- Jüri Ratas, Prime Minister of Estonia.
- Gillian Tans, President and Chief Executive Officer, Booking.com, Netherlands.
- Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, Chairman, LEGO Group, Denmark.

Moderated by:
- Georg Schmitt, Head of Corporate Affairs, World Economic Forum.

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