Challenges for a Competitive Industry

In a region renowned for its industrial heritage, Gipuzkoa continues to pave the way in driving industrial competitiveness. As global industries face increasingly rapid transformations, local businesses, particularly SMEs, are under growing pressure to adapt in order to remain competitive. But how can they achieve this effectively?

On 30 October, the ‘Re-think Industry: Challenges for a Competitive Industry‘ conference, organised by the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, will provide answers to that question by addressing the most pressing challenges facing the industrial sector today: digital transformation, sustainability, generational succession, and business growth, all of which are key factors for ensuring the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of SMEs.

With the sponsorship of EIT Manufacturing, the event will offer a comprehensive programme that includes inspiring keynote presentations and dynamic panel discussions. By drawing on the experiences of successful businesses from the region, attendees will have the opportunity to gain practical knowledge and success stories.

Whether you are an SME aiming to adapt, incorporate sustainable practices, or plan for the future with generational succession strategies, this event will provide the tools and knowledge you need.

Programme

09.00-09.15 Opening

09.15-10.00 Keynote Speech by Andrés Rodríguez-Pose (London Business School)

10.00-11.00 Panel Discussions

  • Digital Transformation & Cybersecurity
  • Scaling Companies

11.00-11.30 Coffee break

11.30-12.30 Panel Discussions

  • Generational Transition
  • Energy Transition

12.30-13.15 Final Conference by Javier García Cogorro (Columbus Venture Partners)

13.15-13.30 Closing

This activity is part of the Technology and Innovation Platforms grant PTR2022-001292, funded by MCIN/ AEI/10.13039/501100011033/.