How can Europe secure its strategic sovereignty in energy, raw materials, and defence by 2030?

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Europe is at a critical turning point. Geopolitical tensions, fragile supply chains, and rapid technological change are reshaping the industrial landscape and redefining what it means to be resilient and competitive. Energy security, access to critical raw materials, and defence capabilities are no longer separate issues - together, they form the foundation of Europe’s strategic sovereignty.

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At the INC Community Day, we will explore key questions, such as:

• How can Europe turn geopolitical pressure into industrial opportunity?
• How can Europe reduce strategic dependencies on critical materials and infrastructures?
• What industrial and technological capacities are essential for independency from rising energy cost?

Through focused discussions, networking, and hands-on workshops, we will identify actionable pathways toward a stronger, more independent Europe by 2030.

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Secure your spot now and join us in shaping the future of European sovereignty.

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Agenda for the day

‍09:15 AM
Welcome & Introduction

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09:30 – 11:45 AM
Focus Session 1: Transformation paths for building competencies in the defense sector‍

• 09:30 AM – Decoding Defense: An insider perspective on the specifics of the defense industry
• 10:00 AM – Asymmetric Advantage: The role of AI and automation in the defense industry
• 10:30 AM – Coffee break
• 10:45 AM – The Power of Polymers: A lever for building new capabilities in the defense sector
• 11:15 AM – Production Capacity Platform: Approaches to efficiently scaling capacity through consolidation and digitalization

11:45 AM
Lunch

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13:00 – 14:30 PM
Focus Session 2: Solutions for decoupling from the energy price explosion through self-sufficiency

• 13:00 PM – From heat pumps to hydrogen: Industry-specific, cost-effective solutions for the path to self-sufficiency
• 13:30 PM – A solid supply despite raw material shortages: An example from the energy sector
• 14:00 PM – AI Powerhouse: Development prospects for the largest energy consumer of the future

14:30 PM
Coffee break

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14:45 – 15:45 PM
Focus Session 3: Strategies for solving dependencies in critical materials‍

• 14:45 PM – Strategic Materials: Where we expect them and where they surprise us
• 15:15 PM – Circular Electronics: Circularity and urban mining as goals for the electronics sector

‍15:45 – 16:45 PM
Challenge World Café: Interactive session to identify key challenges for the INC Community

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16:45 - 17:00 PM
Wrap-Up & Farewell

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‍We are looking forward to an insightful INC Community Day with you in Aachen!

_{Please note: This event will be held in German and will take place exclusively on site in Aachen.}