As outlined in the EU Industrial Strategy and its update - the future of EU industry will be driven by twin transition of industrial ecosystems and co-designing/co-creating solutions and pathways in close collaboration with practitioners - industrial stakeholders operating in a value chain. Bringing together important industrial stakeholders, investors and EU policy-makers, this high-level plenary session will zoom-in on opportunities, enablers and challenges of an ongoing transformational change of the EU industry. It will shed light on business case - new partnership models, investment opportunities, technology/infrastructure needs and social factors to accelerate the twin transition towards green, digital and resilient economy.

A new long-term vision for the EU's chemical policy is now defined by the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. It proposes a transformation of the EU chemicals industry becoming global leader in the production and consumption of safe and sustainable chemicals and materials, including through low-carbon, zero pollution and energy- and resource-efficient processes and technologies. It is now necessary to define the pathway to be followed by the chemicals industry and all main stakeholders for this transformation to happen. This session aims to identify the key elements - e.g. Safe and Sustainable by Design - as well as the challenges, opportunities and milestones of the transition pathway in a discussion with representatives from the EU institutions, the chemicals sector, civil society and the audience.

The session will address from an industry perspective the remaining gaps and existing challenges threatening the resilience of European pharmaceutical supply chains. Ways to reinforce the transparency and robustness of industrial value chains will be explored to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Health industry and its contribution to the EU preparedness for future health crisis.

Organiser: CECIMO - European Association of the Machine Tool Industries and related Manufacturing Technologies

With the launch of the EU Code of Conduct for Responsible Food Business and Marketing Practices, one of the first deliverables of the EU Farm to Fork Strategy has been achieved. The Code sets out common aspirations and indicative actions which actors ‘between the farm and the fork’ can align, commit and contribute to in support of the transition towards sustainable food systems. But what are the main ambitions and goals of the signatories? What challenges are they facing in relation to the Code? And how will they work together to make the Code a success? Join this session to get the latest insights from frontrunner associations and companies about this key Farm to Fork initiative.

The session will address from an industry perspective the remaining gaps and existing challenges threatening the resilience of European pharmaceutical supply chains. Ways to reinforce the transparency and robustness of industrial value chains will be explored to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Health industry and its contribution to the EU preparedness for future health crisis.

Ensuring compliance and implementation of single market rules are essential assets to accelerate Europe’s economic recovery, green and digital transitions, and serve as a springboard to compete globally. As Guardian of the treaties, the European Commission is using different tools at its disposal (infringement procedures, EU Pilots, package meetings, SOLVIT, dialogues for better transposition of directives or preventive mechanisms like the notifications procedure for technical Regulations). It is also continuously working with Member States to implement European legislation. An illustration of this strong partnership is the Single Market Enforcement Taskforce that was set up during the Covid-19 crisis when restrictive measures challenged the functioning of the Single Market. It led to some very concrete results that will be presented by one of their Sherpa members along with their work programme for this year. We know that there are still unjustified barriers to be eliminated and we count on you to tell us very concretely about them in order to achieve tangible and quick results in terms of growth, innovation, job creation, consumer choice and new business models

Ensuring compliance and implementation of single market rules are essential assets to accelerate Europe’s economic recovery, green and digital transitions, and serve as a springboard to compete globally. As Guardian of the treaties, the European Commission is using different tools at its disposal (infringement procedures, EU Pilots, package meetings, SOLVIT, dialogues for better transposition of directives or preventive mechanisms like the notifications procedure for technical Regulations). It is also continuously working with Member States to implement European legislation. An illustration of this strong partnership is the Single Market Enforcement Taskforce that was set up during the Covid-19 crisis when restrictive measures challenged the functioning of the Single Market. It led to some very concrete results that will be presented by one of their Sherpa members along with their work programme for this year. We know that there are still unjustified barriers to be eliminated and we count on you to tell us very concretely about them in order to achieve tangible and quick results in terms of growth, innovation, job creation, consumer choice and new business models

Delaying payments to suppliers disrupts the cash flow of businesses and, ultimately, jeopardizes the resilience of the whole supply chain. Payment delays impact SMEs negatively, much more than larger business. The session will explore the causes and effects of late payments and will showcase how supply chain resilience relies on responsible practices and prompt payment.