Alexandre Lhéritier
Jul 2, 2026
Koaloo joins leading policymakers, researchers and industry experts to discuss the future of European sovereignty, defence and industrial resilience.
Koaloo-Fi is proud to announce its participation as a speaker at the 40th Annual Conference of the Franco-German Institute (dfi) in Ludwigsburg, Germany.
This year's conference brings together political leaders, academics and industry experts to explore one of Europe's most pressing challenges: "Rethinking European Sovereignty: Europe between Autonomy, Alliance and Social Cohesion."
As Europe navigates an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, strengthening sovereignty has become more than a political objective. It is an economic, industrial and technological imperative.
Building a More Resilient Europe
European sovereignty depends on resilient industries, secure supply chains and the ability to finance innovation at scale.
As geopolitical uncertainty, economic competition and technological transformation reshape global markets, Europe must strengthen its capacity to innovate, manufacture and collaborate across borders.
Finance plays a critical role in this transformation.
Supporting strategic industries, enabling mergers and acquisitions, funding innovative startups and strengthening existing industrial ecosystems are all essential to Europe's long-term competitiveness.
Defence, Industry and Financial Resilience
During the conference, Koaloo-Fi will participate in the plenary session:
"Defence Industry: Building a Truly European Market?"
The discussion will explore how stronger cooperation between European countries can help develop a more integrated defence ecosystem while supporting innovation, industrial resilience and strategic autonomy.
Supply chain resilience, trusted data and access to capital are becoming increasingly important as defence and critical industries face growing geopolitical and operational risks.
Connecting Finance, Technology and Supply Chains
At Koaloo-Fi, we believe resilience cannot be achieved through regulation alone.
It requires better data, stronger supplier ecosystems, innovative financing and closer collaboration between businesses, financial institutions and public stakeholders.
Artificial intelligence, sustainable finance and supply chain intelligence are becoming essential tools to help organizations navigate uncertainty while strengthening Europe's industrial competitiveness.
Looking Ahead
The Franco-German Institute Annual Conference provides an important platform to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions and build stronger European partnerships.
Koaloo-Fi is honoured to contribute to this conversation alongside leading experts from academia, government and industry.
As Europe continues to rethink its future, resilience, innovation and cooperation will remain at the heart of sustainable economic growth.
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