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What to expect
High-level representatives from politics and industry will discuss how Germany and Europe can strengthen innovation, security of supply, and resilience in times of global uncertainty. Focusing on three key themes – critical minerals policy, supply chain resilience, and infrastructure security – visionary approaches from industry and start-ups meet tangible political levers for action. The conference highlights how economic policy takes effect in practice, what regulatory conditions foster growth and resilience, and where policymakers and business leaders can work hand in hand to make Germany fit for the future.
The event combines new insights, dialogue, and networking – we look forward to welcoming you!
Topic highlights
- Strategic Raw Materials Policy for Germany
- Resilient Supply Chains: Strategies for a Competitive European Industry
- Critical Infrastructure: Energy Security as a Location Factor
This conference is aimed at decision-makers, experts, and stakeholders who want to actively shape industrial transformation.
Agenda
14.30 Uhr Admission
15.00 Uhr Begrüßung und Eröffnung
Dr. Peter Fischer-Bollin
Leiter, Analyse und Beratung, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V.
15.15 Uhr Discussion
with Sepp Müller, Member of the German Bundestag, Deputy Chairman of the CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group, and Nicola Beer, Vice President, European Investment Bank
Moderation: Dr. Christian Hübner, Head of Global Resources and Sustainability, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
15.45 Uhr Session I: Strategic Raw Materials Policy for Germany
Dr. Matthias Koehler, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
Anne Lauenroth, Federation of German Industries (BDI)
Dr.-Ing. Horst Kreuter, Vulcan Energie
Dr. Denis Rollik, VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG
Moderation: Dr. Sabrina Schulz, Germany Director, European Initiative for Energy Security
16.45 Uhr Coffee break
17:30 Uhr Session II: Raw Material Security and the Resilience of International Supply Chains – Foundations for a Competitive European Industry
Nicolas Zippelius, Member of the German Bundestag
Lars Stephan, Fluence Energy
Rebekka Müller, cylib
Dr. Manuel Kallweit, Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V.
Moderation: Dr. Sabrina Schulz, Germany Director, European Initiative for Energy Security
18.30 Uhr Session III: The Security of Critical Infrastructure as a Factor for Economic Resilience and Energy Security
Fabian Gramling, Member of the German Bundestag
Dr. Ilya Hartmann, Nordex Group
Vera Brenzel, Tennet
Moderation: Dr. Christian Hübner, Head of Global Resources and Sustainability, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
19.30 Uhr Closing Remarks
Dr. Sabrina Schulz
Germany Director, European Initiative for Energy Security (EIES)
Afterwards: Reception and Networking
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