From Berlin to Paris: Can France and Germany Shape Europe’s Next Resilience Agenda?
Sep 23, 2026 — 04:40 pm - 5:10 PMBallroom ABC
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From Berlin to Paris: Can France and Germany Shape Europe’s Next Resilience Agenda?
As Europe's digital backbone grows more critical, so does its exposure to disruption. This session explores how operators, regulators, and engineers are rethinking infrastructure design to withstand geopolitical, environmental, and technical shocks, without sacrificing the pace of innovation.
Europe is entering a new era of uncertainty, from geopolitical tensions and economic pressures to energy security, climate risks and shifting global alliances. At the heart of Europe’s response are France and Germany, whose partnership has long been central to shaping the EU’s strategic direction.
But can Berlin and Paris still provide the leadership needed to build a more resilient Europe? What should a new Franco-German resilience agenda look like, and how can it strengthen Europe’s capacity to anticipate, adapt and respond to future crises?
Join us for an open and interactive conversation exploring the opportunities, tensions and priorities shaping the road from Berlin to Paris—and Europe’s next chapter of resilience. Bring your questions, perspectives and ideas to the discussion.