Programme
Join the HaDEA Showcase Event 2026 to hear from high-level speakers, discover success stories from funded projects, and exchange with peers in dedicated networking moments, including the Networking Village and closing Networking cocktail.
Discover an inspiring programme of discussions, testimonials, and opportunities to connect and collaborate:
- 08.30Registration & welcome coffee
- 09.30Welcome
- Jennifer Baker, Master of Ceremony
- Marina Zanchi, Director, European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)
- 10.00Keynote speeches
- Roberto Viola, Director-General, DG CONNECT
- Valère Moutarlier, Deputy Director-General, DG GROW
- 10.30Plenary discussion
“How can the EU reconcile the priorities of enhancing competitiveness with the growing need for preparedness in the fields of digital technology, industry, space and health?”
- Laurent Muschel, Director and Deputy-Head, DG HERA
- Maya Matthews, Deputy Director for Digital, EU4Health and Health systems modernisation, DG SANTE
- Zuzana Mazanova, Head of Unit, Space Single Market , DG DEFIS
- Kamila Kloc, Director for Digital Decade and Connectivity, DG CONNECT
- Doris Schroecker, Head of Unit, Industrial Research, Strategy & Coordination, DG RTD
- Madalina Ivanica, Deputy Head of Unit, Raw materials and Energy-intensive industries, DG GROW
- Moderator: Katleen Engelbosch, Head of Department B, HaDEA
- 11.30Coffee break – Networking village
- 12.00Testimonial speech
- Nicolas Babin
- 12.10Panel discussion
"Investing in Europe’s infrastructures for strategic autonomy"
- Ieva Muraškienė, Polar Connect, CEF Digital
- Gerhard Machinger, 5GA2A, CEF Digital
- José M. Hermoso Garnica, EU SST, Horizon Europe: Space
- Donata Medaglini, EVH, EU4Health
- 13.00Lunch – Networking village
- 14.15Testimonial speech
- Steffi Friedrichs
- 14.25Panel discussion
"Boosting innovation and enhancing competitiveness"
- Nikos Dimitropoulos, CONVERGING, Horizon Europe: Digital
- David Bruneel, SYNTECS, Horizon Europe: Industry
- Ana Maria Martinez, REEPRODUCE, Horizon Europe: Industry
- Giusi Condorelli, THCS, Horizon Europe: Health
- 15.15Coffee break – Networking village
- 16.00Testimonial speech
- Timm Weber
- 16.15Panel discussion
"Securing essential societal functions for all"
- Betty Charalampopoulou, THEIA, Horizon Europe: Space
- Andrew Conway, Hola 5G Oulu, CEF Digital
- Annette Nordmann, BECID2, Digital Europe Programme
- Marta Figa Bosch, EU FAB, EU4Health
- 17.00Closing remarks
Marina Zanchi, Director, HaDEA
- 17.10Networking cocktail