Day1 at GITEX AI Europe 2026 in Berlin!
An inspiring start meeting the German Minister for Digitalizarion, to one of Europe’s most important technology, startups and AI events.
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This morning’s opening featured outstanding keynote speakers including
– Franziska Giffey, Mayor and Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy & Public Enterprises, Berlin
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Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of GITEX
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– Germany’s Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation, Dr. Karsten Wildberger,
in discussion with Alok Jha from The Economist.
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One message stood out clearly:
“Europe must build AI, not only regulate it.”
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Europe’s competitiveness will depend on investing in AI infrastructure, semiconductors, quantum technologies, data centres and digital skills while giving innovators and startups the freedom to create before regulating products once they reach the market.
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As EMKICE KIC, ACRID Network and SPACE Park Skopje, we are proud with our project partners that our work on AI, Centres of Vocational Excellence, startups and innovation ecosystems follows exactly this strategic European direction.
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Exciting meetings and discussions continue throughout GITEX AI Europe!
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