This event will be an opportunity to discuss the ambitions of the Apply AI strategy, the EU’s blueprint for AI adoption in strategic sectors.

The discussion aims to tackle how the ApplyAI Strategy must be an opportunity for the EU to promote homegrown AI solutions and reduce its reliance on foreign providers. Further, the ApplyAI should also provide a practical framework for SMEs to accelerate their digital transformation and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and tech sovereignty.

For SMEs operating in strategic sectors, the Apply AI strategy offers concrete policy actions, sector-specific deliverables, and access to enabling infrastructure – including AI factories, data spaces, European digital innovation hubs, and skills academies. By leveraging these tools and resources, SMEs can integrate AI into their operations and products, enhancing their competitive position while contributing to Europe’s broader goal of technological resilience and reduced dependence on foreign technology.

The discussion will cover:

• The Apply AI strategy measures to foster AI integration in strategic industrial sectors, enhancing Europe’s tech sovereignty.
• Tools and resources available to help SMEs adopt AI solutions made in Europe.
• Market perspectives on accelerating digital transformation and AI uptake across the EU.