This discussion focuses on responsible technology governance. It asks how rules, standards and incentives can shape the behaviour of technology actors—European and non-European alike— operating in the EU market. The session will discuss topics such as online safety, privacy, and cybersecurity.
Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, reshaping economies, societies, and global power relations. Within a globalised economy, technological leadership has become a strategic and geopolitical asset. Major powers are investing heavily in new technologies, pursuing diverse—and sometimes competing—objectives. As a result, questions of governance, responsibility and control have moved to the centre of political and economic debate. This discussion focuses on responsible technology governance. It asks how rules, standards and incentives can shape the behaviour of technology actors—European and non-European alike— operating in the EU market. The session will discuss topics such as online safety, privacy, and cybersecurity.
13:00 Welcoming remarks
Jan-Christoph Oetjen, President, European Liberal Forum and MEP, Renew Europe Group
13:10 Keynote address by Christoph Wiederkehr, Minister of Education, Government of Austria, NEOS
13:20 How governance frameworks can steer technological development in a way that protects rights,
reduces harm and strengthens resilience—without undermining innovation or market dynamism?
Moderated by Alva Finn, Executive Director, European Liberal Forum
13:40 Shaping the behavior of technology actors – what about online safety, privacy and
cybersecurity?
Moderated by Alva Finn, Executive Director, European Liberal Forum
13:50 Concluding remarks
14:00 End of the event